Building Your Direct Booking Channel: The Data Behind Reducing OTA Dependence
Direct bookings generate up to 30% higher profit margins than OTA reservations. Here is the fee-by-fee breakdown, the billboard effect…
STR Market Data
<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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Best Texas Cities for STR Investment in 2026 — A Data-Backed Ranking
From Port Arthur to the Hill Country, StaySTRA data reveals which Texas markets deliver the strongest STR returns heading into…
Airbnb’s 15.5% Host Fee: How It Changes Your Math and What the Numbers Look Like Now
Airbnb’s fee structure changed in late 2025, and most US hosts have not finished doing the math. Here is a…
The State of Short-Term Rentals in 2026: What the Data Actually Shows
The short-term rental market has reset. Supply hit 1.7M properties, occupancy normalized at 55%, and winners are separating from losers.…
FIFA World Cup 2026 STR Forecast: Booking Surges, Revenue Projections, and What the Data Says
The numbers are in for FIFA World Cup 2026. From 1,900%+ booking surges to $5,700 per host projections, here's what…
San Antonio Short-Term Rental Market Data Analysis 2026
San Antonio's STR market grew 116% over 10 years to 8,597 active listings. Current data shows $178.42 ADR, 60% average…
Navigating Montreal’s Short-Term Rental Market: An In-depth Analysis
Key Takeaways Montreal’s short-term rental landscape is shifting quickly, shaped by evolving regulations, pronounced seasonality, and a more discerning traveler.…
Analyzing Tampa’s STR Market: Opportunities & Trends
Key Takeaways Tourism growth, corporate travel, and major events have pushed Tampa into the spotlight for short term rental investors.…
Analyzing the Future of the Short-Term Vacation Rental Market
Key Takeaways After a decade of rapid expansion followed by pandemic whiplash, the short term vacation rental market is entering…
2025 STR Forecast: AI, Tech, and Innovative Services
Key Takeaways Introduction Imagine a world where managing short-term rentals (STRs) is as seamless as booking a flight. Is Miami…
