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  • best knives for short term rental
    Vacation Rentals

    Best Knives for Short Term Rentals

    Updated:February 12, 2026

    The best knife set for vacation rentals is a self-sharpening set that maintains its edge automatically. Our top pick: the HENCKELS Statement 13-Piece Self-Sharpening Knife Block Set ($150-180). It includes everything guests need (chef’s knife,…

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    Vacation Rentals

    STR Kitchen Essentials: 2026 Checklist

    Updated:February 11, 2026

    There’s nothing worse than paying full price to rent a high-end vacation rental home on Airbnb, and then discovering upon arrival that the kitchen is equipped like a Holiday Inn Express. In fact, The Kitchn…

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    Accounting & Tax | Calculators

    Rental Property Depreciation Calculator

    Updated:February 11, 2026

    How much can you depreciate on a rental property?Most residential rental properties depreciate over 27.5 years using straight-line depreciation. Some short-term rentals may depreciate over 39 years depending on how you operate. For a $300,000…

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    Accounting & Tax

    Rental Property Depreciation Explained

    Updated:February 12, 2026

    When someone first tipped you off that owning rental property comes with significant tax advantages, you may not have realized it also comes with some scary math. CPAs love to talk about depreciation as if…

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    Biz & Legal

    LLC for Vacation Rental: Pros & Cons (2026)

    Updated:February 13, 2026

    It doesn’t matter if you operate a single Airbnb property or a growing portfolio of short term rentals. Setting up an Airbnb LLC just might be the smartest thing you do all year. Here’s why……

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  • Airbnb tax deductions
    Accounting & Tax | Vacation Rentals

    Airbnb Tax Deductions: Top 2026 Write-offs

    Updated:February 13, 2026

    While there’s no shortage of vacation rental tax deductions available in 2026, finding your way through the thicket of confusing regulations and guidance can be tricky. In this timely article, we break down the most…

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    Accounting & Tax | Rental Operations

    How Much Do Property Managers Charge? 2026 Fee Breakdown

    Updated:February 14, 2026

    As a real estate investor, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is whether to self-manage your rental properties or hire a property manager. And one of the most important questions to research in advance…

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  • best ways to collect rent 2026
    Rental Operations

    Best Ways to Collect Rent in 2026: Ranked

    Updated:February 15, 2026

    There’s no point in owning property and dealing with boilers and lawn care if your tenant’s not going to pay you. That’s why choosing the right rent collection method matters—you want something that’s easy for…

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    Rental Operations

    Reduce Landlord Insurance Costs in 2026

    Updated:February 15, 2026

    Landlord insurance is essential—it protects your investment and is nearly always required by your lender. But if you’ve noticed your premiums skyrocketing lately, you’re not alone. The 2026 insurance reality: What used to be a…

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    Calculators

    Simple Mortgage Calculator

    Updated:February 16, 2026

    Here’s a simple and powerful mortgage calculator that includes options to analyze the impact of points and fees. Interest-only loan modeling is also supported. What you can calculate: Privacy note: Unlike many online calculators, we…

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    RE Analysis

    IRR Formula for Rental Property

    Updated:February 17, 2026

    Are you curious about the IRR formula because you want to model expected returns from a potential real estate investment? Maybe you just sold a rental property and are wondering how to calculate your all-in…

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    Accounting & Tax | Buying & Selling

    1031 Exchange Rules: Just the Facts (2026)

    Updated:February 17, 2026

    While this is clearly not an exhaustive list of all 1031 exchange rules, it’s a great place to start. Section 1031 of the tax code has been around since the 1930s and the IRS has…

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