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Thinking about buying an Airbnb in Austin?You're not alone. Austin continues to attract millions of visitors each year thanks to its thriving tech industry, world-class events, outdoor lifestyle, and growing population. But buying a successful short-term rental isn't as…
Ten years ago, launching a successful short-term rental was as simple as furnishing a home and listing it on Airbnb. Today, guests expect much more. From the rise of Instagram-worthy vacation homes to today's shift toward timeless, wellness-focused design, here's how STR…
New permit display requirements for Austin short-term rental owners go into affect next month. Here’s what to check, why it matters, and mistakes to avoid.
Selling a turnkey Airbnb isn’t as easy as it sounds. Learn the biggest challenges, from showings to buyer strategy, and how to maximize your sale.
Airbnb didn’t just change its fee structure—it changed how revenue is reported. Now, with a mix of host-only and split-fee models quietly coexisting, year-over-year data, ADR, and proformas are harder to trust than ever. If you’re analyzing short-term rental…
The Biggest Misconception in Short-Term Rental InvestingMany prospective STR investors assume there is a “magic price point” or “perfect property type” that guarantees the best short-term rental returns. I see people get this wrong all the time—they anchor to a…
Yes.But not the way Instagram makes you think.The Austin STR market is no longer forgiving.The easy money phase is over.If you buy wrong in 2026, you will feel it immediately in your cash flow.If you buy right, you’ll still outperform long-term rentals — sometimes…
Texas neighbors are increasingly restricting Airbnb through deed restriction amendments — even without HOAs. Learn how it works and why it’s spreading.
Buying an Austin STR? Permits and HOA rules can quietly kill deals. Learn what buyers miss during due diligence and how to avoid costly mistakes.
If you’re evaluating a turnkey short-term rental — or comparing it to a value-add opportunity — it’s worth slowing down and looking past the staging and buzzwords.
In 2026, the short-term rental landscape in Austin looks very different than it did a few years ago. The strongest-performing properties aren’t necessarily the ones that are booked solid year-round. They’re the ones that were bought intentionally, with the full picture…
Early 2025 short-term rental data shows a market that softened slightly—but didn’t collapse. Based on preliminary January–November figures, Austin STR revenue declined modestly year-over-year, with pressure concentrated in the most common 3-bedroom properties. Median…
