Short term rental owners and guests, summer 2025 is serving a mix of caution and charm. Rehoboth Beach faces a temporary water quality advisory, while a Hill Country town in Texas is trending as a prime Fourth of July destination. Here’s what both mean for your rentals, bookings, and travel plans. Rehoboth Beach Issues Water… Continue reading Bacteria Advisory in Rehoboth Beach + Texas Hill Country: What Vacation Rental Hosts & Guests Need to Know
Author: Sanjin Hadziomerovic
Top 5 Amenities for Healthcare Workers in Mid-Term Rentals
STR Realtor Tips & Market Insight Healthcare workers are the backbone of mid-term rentals. Travel nurses, medical fellows, and locum doctors often need housing for 30 to 90 days while they work temporary hospital assignments across the U.S. For STR realtors and investors, this is a stable, high-demand niche with excellent returns if you know… Continue reading Top 5 Amenities for Healthcare Workers in Mid-Term Rentals
How Chalet Is Using AI to Power the Best STR Market Insights Out There
You can’t just pick a random property in a tourist town, slap it on Airbnb, and expect to make money anymore. With more regulations, tighter margins, and tons of competition, smart investors need tools that actually give them an edge. That’s where Chalet is stepping up. They’ve built some of the most useful tools I’ve… Continue reading How Chalet Is Using AI to Power the Best STR Market Insights Out There
Is Short-Term Rental Hosting Worth It? 2025 Market Trends, Real Costs, Profit Tips for New Airbnb Hosts
If you’ve ever thought about renting out your spare room or buying a vacation home to list on Airbnb — you’re not alone. The short term rental boom is real and still growing. According to Dimension Market Research, the global short-term rental market is on track to hit $341.9 billion by 2033, with an average… Continue reading Is Short-Term Rental Hosting Worth It? 2025 Market Trends, Real Costs, Profit Tips for New Airbnb Hosts
U.S. Suburbs Are the New Renter Hubs: How Smart Investors Can Win Big in 2025
Walk down any suburban street near Boston, Dallas, or Tampa and you’ll notice something interesting. That neat row of single-family homes? Fewer owners. More renters. Sounds odd? Maybe not so much anymore. Since 2020, U.S. home prices have shot up nearly 47% (Federal Reserve Economic Data). The average 30-year mortgage rate hovers around 6.8% (as… Continue reading U.S. Suburbs Are the New Renter Hubs: How Smart Investors Can Win Big in 2025
Airbnb’s Anti-Party Crackdown: How It Worked This July 4th and What It Means for Short Term Rental Owners
If you own or manage a short-term rental in the U.S., you probably keep an eye on holidays and July 4th weekend is always one of the biggest (and riskiest). This year, Airbnb used its new anti-party technology to block unauthorized bashes before they could even start. Now that the fireworks are done, here’s how… Continue reading Airbnb’s Anti-Party Crackdown: How It Worked This July 4th and What It Means for Short Term Rental Owners
🏛️ Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Now Law: What STR Owners Need to Know
On July 4, 2025, President Trump formally signed the One Big Beautiful Bill—a sweeping, roughly 900-page legislative package—into law in a Fourth of July White House ceremony featuring a military flyover. This new law extends the 2017 tax rates permanently and introduces several targeted deductions affecting everyday earners and STR operators. 🎯 Key Tax & Deduction Updates… Continue reading 🏛️ Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Now Law: What STR Owners Need to Know
Optimize Your Airbnb Listing for SEO in 2025: Tools, Airbnb Calculator & Ranking Boosters
If you’re an Airbnb host or STR investor aiming to stand out in 2025, you’ve got to treat your listing like a mini website. That means nailing Airbnb SEO, using tools like the Airbnb calculator, STR calculator, and smart ranking tactics. Here’s a deep dive into what works now. 1. Why SEO Matters on Airbnb… Continue reading Optimize Your Airbnb Listing for SEO in 2025: Tools, Airbnb Calculator & Ranking Boosters
Glut Hits Former Airbnb Markets: How STR Investors Can Still Win in 2025?
The golden era of “buy any Airbnb, and it’ll cash flow” is officially over in many markets. Locations like Galveston, Texas, and parts of Florida and California are experiencing a glut — too many short-term rentals chasing not enough guests. In Galveston alone, the number of STR listings has surged 42% over the past two… Continue reading Glut Hits Former Airbnb Markets: How STR Investors Can Still Win in 2025?
FTC Mandates Transparent Pricing for Short-Term Rentals: What Airbnb Hosts Need to Know
Starting May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made it official: all platforms like Airbnb and VRBO must show all-in pricing upfront. That means the price you see must now include cleaning fees, service charges, and other mandatory add-ons – no more surprises at checkout. Whether you’re a seasoned host or just thinking,… Continue reading FTC Mandates Transparent Pricing for Short-Term Rentals: What Airbnb Hosts Need to Know