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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…
How to MAX Out Your Cash Flow Per Property with “The New Airbnb” (Rookie Reply)
Great cash flow is hard to come by in this market, but fortunately, there’s a strategy that can help you maximize your property’s rentable space and …
Your Guide to Short-Term Rentals
Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO have gained immense popularity. Here is a guide to short-term rentals and how one can get involved. The post Your Guid…
Do Zillow’s Top 10 Housing Markets Work For Airbnbs?
Every year, Zillow releases its list of the top U.S. housing markets for 2025 based on projected home value growth, job trends, and buyer competition…
Investing in Short-Term Rentals With an IRA: What You Need to Know
Short-term rentals (STRs) have become an increasingly popular investment strategy, with platforms like Airbnb and VRBO making it easier than ever to …
The 15 Best Airbnb Markets for Every Investor’s Budget in 2025
Investing in short-term rentals (STRs) can be a gold mine—or a costly lesson in what not to do. The key? Picking the right market that fits your budg…
Is NOW the Time to Get Back Into Airbnb?
Is now finally the time to get back into Airbnb investing? We all knew about the Airbnb bubble that formed shortly after lockdowns. With low interest…