Comparing Short-Term Rental Insurance? 5 Questions That Reveal What You’re Actually Looking At
A screwdriver, a hammer, a saw, and a wrench come from the same toolbox but are for different jobs. You wouldn’t grab one at random and expect it to do…
Short-Term Rentals
Short-term rental investing is an incredible tool for creating great cash flow. Learn how to take advantage here.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Buy Five Short-Term Rentals in Five Years
Everyone hears “five Airbnbs in five years” and immediately pictures some kind of motivational speaker montage. You know the one: And then year two hits: So, no. Getting to five…
6 Ways Airbnb Hosts Are Leaving Thousands on the Table—But What You Can Do to Fix It
Most short-term rental hosts wake up and do the same thing: check occupancy, tweak pricing, and hope the bookings keep rolling in. Meanwhile, they’re missing six much easier ways to…
Travel Trends Are Shifting—Here’s How It’s Impacting the Short-Term Rental Market
Every few years, travel quietly changes its personality. Not in a dramatic, sky-is-falling kind of way. More like when you show up at your favorite restaurant and realize they raised…
Short-Term Rentals Have a Murky Outlook, But They’re Still the Biggest Opportunity For Cash Flow When Done Right
I’m not going to sugarcoat this. Things have changed in the short-term rental world. The BiggerPockets Pulse survey just dropped, where we spoke to over 600 BP members about their…
Bans, Competition, and Higher Standards—How the World of Airbnb Has Dramatically Changed
When I bought my first property, hosting felt simple. Guests booked far in advance, competition was manageable, regulatory scrutiny hadn’t hit full stride yet, and if you furnished your place…
