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Edition No. 27
August 4, 2026
Everything the American short-term-rental business needs to know today.
Platforms
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Platforms
Cancellation Policies: The Silent Battleground for STR Profits
Your choice of refund rules isn't just about guest convenience; it's a brutal calculation of risk, reward, and pure market power. Get it wrong, and wa
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Platforms
The Channel Manager Lie: Why 'Too Expensive' Costs You More Than Software
Every serious host faces the same fork in the road: manually juggling Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, praying for no double bookings, or investing in t
The Money
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The Money
Platform Addiction Is Bleeding You Dry: Direct Booking Is Your Only Escape
For too long, hosts have surrendered their profits and their futures to the whims of the booking giants. It’s time to stare down the real cost of depe
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The Money
The Quiet Audit Trigger: STR Tax Moves That Draw IRS Fire
Hosts chasing maximum deductions often flirt with danger. We break down the aggressive tax strategies that flag your short-term rental business for an
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