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Edition No. 22

July 30, 2026

Everything the American short-term-rental business needs to know today.

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Markets

  1. Markets Lake Houses: The Undisputed King of Underrated STR Assets is Under Your Nose Forget the crowded coastlines and overhyped city pads. The real money and guest loyalty in short-term rentals are quietly being made on America's lake By Dana WhitfieldJuly 30, 2026Analysis
  2. Markets Snowbird Season's Brutal Truth: Six Months of Gold, Six Months of Grit The sun-drenched promise of multi-month winter bookings hides a cutthroat reality. Master the seasonal pivot or watch your profits bake in the off-sea By Dana WhitfieldJuly 30, 2026Analysis
  3. Markets Sun Belt STR Glut: The Reckoning for an Industry That Grew Too Fast The gold rush is over. Where builders and investors piled into the Sun Belt, a brutal supply glut has crushed rates and occupancy, forcing a painful s By Dana WhitfieldJuly 30, 2026Analysis
  4. Markets THE ICE AGE COMETH: HOW TO SPOT THE FREEZE BEFORE YOUR STR CALENDAR GOES EMPTY The short-term rental boom isn't infinite. Savvy hosts watch for these crucial signals — from shifting permit rules to subtle pricing wars — that reve By Dana WhitfieldJuly 30, 2026Analysis
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