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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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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…
Airbnb Just Quietly Changed the Rules For Hosts
A friend of mine recently messaged me after reading Airbnb’s updated Payment Terms. He runs a small portfolio of short-term rentals and has always be…
You Might Have Property Insurance, But is the Rest of Your Short-Term Rental Protected?
It started with a leak. At first, it was just a mysterious puddle forming near the bathroom. The guest texted around 7:45 p.m. “Hey! Not a big deal, …
With the NFL Season Around the Corner, These Are the Top 10 Markets For Airbnbs on Gameday
NFL fans don’t just travel, they travel with purpose. They book in groups, filling your driveway with trucks and tailgating gear, and they treat Sund…
The Tried and True Pathway to Five Airbnbs in Five Years
You don’t need a dozen doors or a beachfront empire to buy back your time. The truth is financial freedom with short-term rentals doesn’t require a m…
How to Delete Unfair Airbnb Reviews (Rookie Reply)
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley and Tony answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. Click he…
The 10 Best Short-Term Rental Markets Under $500K That Cash Flow
Short-term rental investing isn’t about grabbing the cheapest fixer-upper and hoping guests magically appear. It’s about choosing the right markets w…
How to Scale Your Short-Term Rental Portfolio With Smart Financing
Scaling from your first short-term rental (STR) to a full portfolio isn’t just about finding excellent properties but the right way to finance them. …
Top 5 Profitable Short-Term Rental Markets In 2025 (And How to Finance Them)
Short-term rental investing isn’t what it was five years ago—and that’s a good thing. The market has finally matured. What used to feel like a Wild W…
The Airbnb Era is Over—Investors Should Be Flocking to This Instead
Short-term rentals (STRs) have been a hot strategy for years. At one point, they felt like cheat codes: massive cash flow, manageable with automation…
10 Recession-Proof Short-Term Rental Markets You Should Be Watching
Ask one person; we’re already deep into a recession. Ask someone else; the economy’s fine—just don’t check your 401(k). Truth is, whether we’re…