Cash-On-Cash Return for Short-Term Rentals. Which STR Markets Actually Pencil in 2026
StaySTRA data shows which STR market types deliver 8 percent or better cash-on-cash returns at 7 percent DSCR loan rates…
<p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:318">Want to know what's happening in the world of short-term rentals? We dig into the numbers and trends to give you the real picture. How many rentals are out there? Are they making money? What are the busy times of the year? This is about looking beyond the hype and understanding the facts that shape our neighborhoods.</p> <p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:223">Are short-term rental markets booming everywhere? Or are things slowing down in some places? What kind of rentals are doing the best? We look at the data to find out what's really going on and what it means for communities.</p>
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StaySTRA data shows which STR market types deliver 8 percent or better cash-on-cash returns at 7 percent DSCR loan rates…
Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 17, 2026: $204,999–$629,000, led by Temple, TX (StaySTRA Score 92, 17.8% cap, 38.2%…
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Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 13, 2026: $271,100–$599,000, led by Round Rock, TX (StaySTRA Score 92, 18.4% cap,…
StaySTRA data shows which of 18 STR markets generate enough Airbnb income to cover a DSCR loan payment at current…
StaySTRA data covers 55 U.S. markets. Phoenix and Scottsdale lead at 52% annual occupancy, but Key West generates the highest…
Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 10, 2026: $270,000–$425,000, led by Leander, TX (StaySTRA Score 98, 19.3% cap, 36.6%…
Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 8, 2026: $215,999–$1,199,900, led by Westworth Village, TX (StaySTRA Score 94, 16.7% cap,…
Cap rates of 7 to 9 percent, cash-on-cash returns by down payment level, and what the numbers actually look like…