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How to Increase Direct Bookings for Your Vacation Rental
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How to Increase Direct Bookings for Your Vacation Rental

If you want to increase direct bookings for your vacation rental, the goal is not to replace OTAs overnight. It is to build a booking system you control: one that…
September 24, 2026Posted inSTR Investing, Marketing
Airbnb 15.5% Host Fee
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Airbnb’s 15.5% Host Fee: How to Adjust Your Prices Without Guessing

If your Airbnb host fee changes from 3% to 15.5%, increasing the same booking subtotal by approximately 14.8% would preserve your payout before other deductions. That is a mathematical comparison,…
September 10, 2026Posted inSTR Investing
Airbnb vs Direct Booking: The Right Channel Mix for STR Owners
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Airbnb vs Direct Booking: The Right Channel Mix for STR Owners

Airbnb vs direct booking is not a choice between “platform” and “independence.” For most owners, the stronger strategy is to give each channel a specific job: use Airbnb to reach…
August 13, 2026Posted inSTR Investing
Orlando Vacation Rental Investment Checklist: 10 Checks Before You Buy
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Orlando Vacation Rental Investment Checklist: 10 Checks Before You Buy

An Orlando vacation rental investment checklist helps you separate a marketable property from a deal that only looks attractive in a listing. By the end of this guide, you will…
August 6, 2026Posted inSTR Investing
Luxury Orlando lakefront condo interior for vacation rental market analysis
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Vacation Rental Market Analysis: An Orlando Investor Framework

A vacation rental market analysis should tell you whether a property fits the demand, competition, costs, and operating rules of its exact location. By the end of this guide, you…
July 30, 2026Posted inSTR Investing
Orlando lakefront resort showing how to choose a short-term rental property
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How to Choose a Short-Term Rental Property

Learning how to choose a short-term rental property requires more than finding a home that looks attractive online. You need to prove that the address is legal for short stays,…
July 22, 2026Posted inSTR Investing
Sophisticated workspace overlooking a lakeside resort.
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How to Increase Short-Term Rental Revenue Without Buying Another Property

Growing a short-term rental business does not always require purchasing another property. Many owners begin thinking about expansion before they have fully optimized the property they already own. They look…
July 3, 2026Posted inSTR Investing
Lakefront short-term rental investment property with a modern terrace at sunset
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Short-Term Rental Investment in 2026: Where the Market Is Heading and How to Position Your Portfolio

The short-term rental market isn't what it was two years ago. The post-pandemic gold rush, where almost any property in almost any market could generate double-digit returns, has given way…
July 3, 2026Posted inSTR Investing
Modern home for short-term rental investing in Orlando with private pool
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How to Start Short-Term Rental Investing in Orlando in 2026

If you're trying to figure out how to start short-term rental investing in Orlando, the market still works in 2026, but the easy version of this business is over. Most…
June 18, 2026Posted inSTR Investing

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