- Any lessons from moving from short-term profit (flips) to long-term holds with DSCR?

Does bonus depreciation only apply to short-term rentals, or can you also take advantage of it with medium-term rentals?

Investment also spiked in Class A Short-Term Rentals (STR) and investors started paying higher and higher prices based upon anticipated STR rental rates, that exceeded sustainability based upon Long-Term Rental rates (LTR).

Found this:In the short-term rental world (like Airbnb, Vrbo, or local STR regulations), length of stay is almost always calculated by nights — not days.✅ Example:A guest checks in on Friday and checks out on Monday.They stay 3 nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) even though they’re there 4 calendar days (part of Friday through part of Monday).Here’s how each context typically uses it:🏨 Booking platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.): Charge and display stays in nights.🏛️ Local STR laws and zoning ordinances: Usually define short-term rentals as stays under 30 consecutive nights.🧾 Taxes and occupancy reports: Usually based on nights rented too.The only time "days" might matter is for insurance policies or local business licenses, but even then, they almost always convert it back to nights for consistency.Would you like me to check how your city or county specifically defines it?

You MUST have a correct STR policy specific to short term rentals.Check out Proper (expensive), CBIZ and Foremost (very popular here) to get some quotes. 

So in short, what do you think are the best strategies in 2025 to consistently reach distressed sellers through marketing? 

Long story short, the answer is unclear as the strategy is in its infancy.BUT, here is what I've learned.From talking with lots of insurance brokers, you could be in the clear if they can find a company that:1.

Hello everyone, my business partner and I are about to buy our first short term rentals at the beach in Maryland.  

Short-term rentals can be treated differently from long-term rentals, which affects how deductions, depreciation, and losses apply.

., Dollar General, Starbucks, Walgreens) can absolutely support a loan at 70–75% LTV, sometimes even higher.If it’s a mom-and-pop tenant or a short lease term, expect more conservative leverage (maybe 50–60%).3.