How STR Investors Who Own Three or More Properties Think Differently About Markets, Operations, and Growth
Real investor profiles from people who crossed from 1-2 properties to 3-5+ STRs. What changed, what they delegated, and how…
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Does Hiring an STR Property Manager Actually Improve Your Revenue? Data from Markets Where PMs Dominate
At a 25% PM fee, your property manager needs to generate 33% more gross revenue than you would self-managing just…
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 24, 2026
Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 24, 2026: $215,000–$574,995, led by Florissant, CO (StaySTRA Score 94, 16.1% cap, 36.8%…
Best STR Property Management Companies 2026: A Data-Driven Guide for Vacation Rental Investors
StaySTRA ranked the best STR property management companies using our verified PM directory of 415 companies across 565 markets. A…
What STR Investors Got Wrong the First Time: Lessons From Hosts Now Running Their Second and Third Property
The investors who made it to their second and third short-term rental have one thing in common: a clear picture…
Year-Round vs Seasonal STR Markets: Which Type Actually Makes More Money in 2026
StaySTRA data reveals that seasonal resort markets like Destin FL earn nearly 2x more annually than true year-round markets like…
Airbnb Instant Book in 2026: What the Data Actually Shows About Bookings, Revenue, and Risk
Instant Book listings rank 15-25% higher in Airbnb search and earn 10% more revenue per available night. But the risk…
Fayette County, KY Went from 1,290 STRs to 787. Here Is What Happened When a City Actually Enforced Its Rules
Fayette County went from 1,290 active short-term rentals to 787 after enforcing its license ordinance. Here is what the 39%…
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…
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 17, 2026
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%…
