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As Rhode Island’s “Taylor Swift Tax” on Vacation Homes Spreads, Here’s What Short-Term Rental Owners Need to Know

As Rhode Island’s “Taylor Swift Tax” on Vacation Homes Spreads, Here’s What Short-Term Rental Owner…

Short-term landlords might not be able to sh-sh-shake it off when it comes to the additional taxes they may be liable for. This follows the introduct…

The Short-Term Rental Revival: Why Data Beats Depreciation Every Time

The Short-Term Rental Revival: Why Data Beats Depreciation Every Time

If you hang out with real estate investors, you’ve probably noticed there’s a buzz in the air again about Airbnbs. The short-term rental (STR) tax lo…

How I Took a Dead Airbnb and Turned it into $25K in 90 Days

How I Took a Dead Airbnb and Turned it into $25K in 90 Days

Now and then, you come across a property on Airbnb that makes you scratch your head. The house looks great, the location is solid, the kind of place …

Airbnb Just Increased Host Fees By Up to 5X—Here’s What You Need to Know

Airbnb Just Increased Host Fees By Up to 5X—Here’s What You Need to Know

If you’ve been hosting on Airbnb for a while, you’ve probably noticed a pattern: Their host policy changes more often than the Dallas Cowboys change …

Don’t Rely on Airbnb’s Algorithm to Make You Rich—Do This to Keep Your Bookings Up Instead

Don’t Rely on Airbnb’s Algorithm to Make You Rich—Do This to Keep Your Bookings Up Instead

This article is presented by PriceLabs. I used to think I was pretty skilled at pricing my short-term rentals (STRs). After all, I’ve been in real es…

Airbnb’s Billion-Dollar Summer Comes With Warnings About Growth

Airbnb’s Billion-Dollar Summer Comes With Warnings About Growth

Airbnb just released its Q2 2025 financial results. While Wall Street analysts are poring over margins and share buybacks, short-term rental (STR) in…

10 College Markets Where You Can Make the Most Money On Airbnb During Football Season

10 College Markets Where You Can Make the Most Money On Airbnb During Football Season

It’s that magical time of year again: The air is (slightly) less humid, the smell of charcoal grills and broken dreams fills the Saturday sky, and if…

Why the Smarter Short-Term Rental Investor Will Outperform Everyone Else

Why the Smarter Short-Term Rental Investor Will Outperform Everyone Else

This article is presented by Host Financial. Let me paint a picture. It’s March 2022. Your cousin buys a cookie-cutter cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee…

How Short-Term Rental Mortgages Can You Help You Scale Your Business

How Short-Term Rental Mortgages Can You Help You Scale Your Business

This article is presented by Host Financial. I still remember trying to buy my second short-term rental. The numbers made sense, and the demand was t…

The Best Short-Term Rental Market in Every State

The Best Short-Term Rental Market in Every State

A “best” short-term rental market to you may be another investor’s worst nightmare. So, what is the “best”?  Well, it’s relative, and we d…


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These College Markets Are Great For Short-Term Rental Investors

These College Markets Are Great For Short-Term Rental Investors

College football season is a goldmine for short-term rental investors. In this episode, we reveal the top 10 college towns for STR returns in 2025, b…

Airbnb Makes Huge Change to Host Fees

Airbnb Makes Huge Change to Host Fees

Airbnb is rolling out a major change that could cut deep into host payouts. Starting October 27, the platform will move to a standardized 15.5% host-…

Q&A: Separating From Active Duty, Buying Airbnbs To Lower My Taxes, & Living With My Girlfriend

Q&A: Separating From Active Duty, Buying Airbnbs To Lower My Taxes, & Living With My Girlfriend

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!---🔥 Ready for a free 1% match on your IRA …

Airbnb's Billion-Dollar Summer Brings Warnings For the Back of the Year

Airbnb's Billion-Dollar Summer Brings Warnings For the Back of the Year

Airbnb just posted its Q2 2025 earnings, and the results carry big lessons for short-term rental investors. Demand is still climbing, with 134 millio…

College Markets Where Short-Term Rentals Thrive During Football Season

College Markets Where Short-Term Rentals Thrive During Football Season

College football season isn’t just for fans—it’s a goldmine for short-term rental investors. In this episode, we reveal the top 10 college towns for …

Q&A: $4M in SpaceX Stock, Buying an AirBnB with Family, & Losing $70K From Annuities

Q&A: $4M in SpaceX Stock, Buying an AirBnB with Family, & Losing $70K From Annuities

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!---🔥 Ready for a free 1% match on your IRA …

Q&A: $4M in SpaceX Stock, Buying an Airbnb with Family, & Losing $70K from Annuities

Q&A: $4M in SpaceX Stock, Buying an Airbnb with Family, & Losing $70K from Annuities

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!---🔥 Ready for a free 1% match on your IRA …

Airbnb Just Quietly Changed the Rules For Hosts

Airbnb Just Quietly Changed the Rules For Hosts

Airbnb just updated its payment terms—and hosts need to pay attention. In this episode, we break down the most important changes coming September 8, …

Condo Slump and the Top 10 NFL Markets For Airbnbs

Condo Slump and the Top 10 NFL Markets For Airbnbs

Condo prices are falling fast across the U.S.—especially in Florida—due to soaring HOA fees, rising insurance costs, and new special assessments. Sal…

Sunday Hustle: Airbnb Co-Hosting with Isaac Making W2 Numbers?

Sunday Hustle: Airbnb Co-Hosting with Isaac Making W2 Numbers?

MOAT Method Episode Link Co-hosting on Airbnb provides an efficient path to manage short-term rentals without the hassle of rental arbitrage or ex…


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