Is Buying an Airbnb Still Worth It in 2026? Real Investors on What the Numbers Actually Look Like Now
Real STR investors who bought in 2022-2024 share what their Airbnb returns actually look like in 2026, with StaySTRA data…
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Newport News Enforced Its STR Law. Here Is What Happened When the City Finally Followed Through.
Newport News VA enforced its 2022 short-term rental ordinance starting August 1, 2025. When enforcement activated, only about 20 STRs…
How Much Can You Make on Airbnb? Real Income Data by Market in 2026
StaySTRA data across 2,455 U.S. markets shows the national median STR earns approximately 29,000 per year in gross revenue. But…
Airbnb Q1 2026 Earnings: What 2.7B Revenue and 9% Booking Growth Mean for STR Investors
Airbnb reported 2.68 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, up 18% year over year, with Gross Booking Value surging 19% to…
What to Look for in a Short-Term Rental Purchase Contract: A First-Time Buyer Legal Guide
The standard residential purchase contract misses every clause that protects an STR buyer. Here is what your purchase agreement must…
Airbnb Booking Windows Are Shrinking. Here Is How Smart Hosts Are Adapting.
The average Airbnb booking window dropped from 19 to 15 days in 2026. Real hosts share how they changed minimum…
How to Sell an Airbnb Property in 2026 The Legal Financial and Operational Process Nobody Explains Clearly
An active Airbnb is not just a house. STR sellers face permit non-transferability, platform accounts that cannot be transferred, active…
They Booked STRs for Years. Then They Started One. What Made Former Guests Become Hosts in 2026.
A growing number of STR hosts started as enthusiastic guests who eventually thought they could do this. What made them…
STR Property Managers Are Promising Guaranteed Monthly Income. The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
A growing number of short-term rental property management companies are marketing guaranteed monthly income programs to property owners. Meredith Lane…
You Own STRs in Multiple States. Here Is What That Actually Means for Your Tax Obligations in 2026.
You closed on properties in Florida, Colorado, and Tennessee. Good for you. Now about those state tax returns you may…
