Short-term rental ownership comes with a different rulebook than long-term — platform risk, nightly pricing strategy, STR-specific insurance gaps, and a regulatory environment that changes faster than most hosts realize. We cover Airbnb and VRBO hosting from the practical end: what the platforms won’t tell you, what your homeowner’s policy doesn’t cover, and how to run a vacation rental like a business rather than a hobby.
Calculate how much you can earn from your Airbnb in 60 seconds. Updated for 2026’s new 15.5% host-only fee structure. Model projected revenue, Airbnb occupancy, length of stay, and the net impact of cleaning revenue…
In our experience, consistently positive guest reviews are the best way to increase vacation rental bookings and command higher nightly rents—whether you’re operating short-term rentals (STRs), medium-term rentals (MTRs), or a mix of both. One…
**Last updated: March 2026** On a backpacking trip not too long ago, my wife and I finished up a long running conversation about where to invest in a vacation property. Or at least we thought…