Home sweet profit: How vacation rentals fuel local economies

Short-term rental expert Julie Brinkman sees vacation rentals as economic drivers that enrich communities as they generate income for homeowners. Continue reading

The good, the bad, the ugly: What to know before you buy an Airbnb

Trainer and author Bernice Ross helps you ask yourself the right questions and make the right decisions before you go all-in on the short-term rental investment market. Continue reading

The tiny Washington town that ruled Airbnb this summer

Two-and-a-half hours from Seattle, Quincy has become the top Airbnb destination in the US. The 8,225-person town is known for its wineries, music and outdoor attractions. Continue reading

Florida is king for short-term rental investors: Study

Enviable weather, ocean views and a lengthy list of landmark tourist destinations have made Florida a treasure chest for short-term rental investors. A Clever Real Estate market analysis published on Tuesday revealed strong property values, robust popu… Continue reading

Florida is king for short-term rental investors: Study

Enviable weather, ocean views and a lengthy list of landmark tourist destinations have made Florida a treasure chest for short-term rental investors. A Clever Real Estate market analysis published on Tuesday revealed strong property values, robust popu… Continue reading

Zumper launches dedicated vacation site, flex stays subscription

The launch comes seven months after the rental marketplace announced a $30 million funding round to help solidify its space in the short-term rental market and serve all types of renters. Continue reading

Portfolio of historic Michigan mansions lists for $3.49M

The eight homes, which are located in the Upper Peninsula and date to the early 1900s, are ripe for investment as short-term rentals. Continue reading

Short-term rental demand is looking strong for fall, winter

A number of short-term rental markets saw a slowdown in August due to families going back to school, the Delta variant and a number of natural disasters across the country, but those factors aren’t impacting fall and winter bookings in the least. Continue reading

Short-term rental company AvantStay launches brokerage arm

Demand from the company’s customers has spurred the launch of AvantStay’s brokerage arm, which aims to assist buyers in search of sound investments. Continue reading

Institutional investors are coming for the short-term rental market

Experts say the transition for institutions is “inevitable” and that hopefully it will ultimately bring a few perks, like lower pricing and more inventory, to short-term rental guests. Continue reading