How the Government Pays You to Buy a Short-Term Rental
I spent eight years touring as a producer, with platinum records on the wall and almost nothing in the bank, which sounds like the setup to a country song but…
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The Best Short-Term Rental Market in Every State Ranked by Gross Yield
Every “best cities for Airbnb” list has the same markets: Gatlinburg, Joshua Tree, Scottsdale, and the Smokies. We looked at things differently to show you what the data is actually…
Short Sales Are on the Rise Nationwide, Offering Investors Bargain Deals—Here’s What You Need to Know
In the heady days following the 2008 real estate collapse, entire seminars were devoted to short sales. Investors walked out with binders filled with scripts on how to talk to…
Higher Interest Rates Are Turbocharging Short-Term Rental Profits, According to a New Report
Editor’s Note: Thanks for reading! As a special offer for our readers, save $100 on your ticket to BPCON2026—BiggerPockets’ annual real estate investing conference—using code MYRE100 at checkout. Plot twist: Remember when everyone not…
Can You Still Flip Houses in 2026? We Asked Someone Who’s Done It 60+ Times
Everyone’s got a take on flipping right now. Half the internet will tell you the math is dead, margins got squeezed out, rates broke the model, and you should move…
We Ran the Numbers and Found the Best Type of Short-Term Rental—Here’s How the Data Stacks Up
I’ve spent the last few months building what I think is the most honest short-term rental investment comparison available right now, covering five property types, four dimensions, and pro forma…
7 Passive Investments Paying 8%+ Every Year
Passive income is the engine of financial independence, whether you’re 30 or 65. With enough passive income from investments, working becomes optional. But some investments outshine others in paying high…
Airbnb Has Evolved—Here’s How Investors Should Keep Up
There has been a lot of conjecture about the short-term rental market recently. Many hosts have complained about oversaturation, while increased local restrictions have led many investors to revert to…
How to Evaluate a Syndicator Like a Pro—Even If You’ve Never Invested Passively
I’ve invested in 45 passive real estate deals, most of them syndications. Every month, I invest $5K to $10K in a new one. I’ve made plenty of mistakes. But even…
Airbnb Hosts Could Make an Entire Year’s Income in One Month This Summer
The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11th, bringing with it thousands of international soccer fans desperate for a place to stay and willing to pay thousands of dollars…
Mid-Term Rentals Are Gaining Serious Traction—Here’s What You Need to Know
Real estate trends usually announce themselves loudly. There’s a new buzzword, a viral tweet, a flood of “this is the next big thing” posts. Monthly rentals arrived quietly. They just…
How to Build a “Set-It-and-Forget-It” Real Estate Portfolio Without Owning Rentals
Rental investing isn’t passive. I know firsthand—I once owned 20+ rental properties. It takes a ton of work to buy them, stabilize them, and manage them, year in and year…
Niche Platforms Beyond Airbnb That You May Not Have Heard Of
Most people think short-term rentals begin and end with Airbnb. Maybe Airbnb and VRBO, if they’re feeling advanced. But some of the most profitable hosts I know don’t rely on…
