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The BiggerPockets STR Investment Guide

This guide breaks down five major STR archetypes across four dimensions: cash flow,
appreciation, bonus depreciation, and market durability over 5–10 years. No category is
universally best. But this framework helps you pick the right one for your goals.

  • About 1 min read
  • Updated Nov 2, 2026
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Author

Garrett Brown

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