Rather than chasing headlines, it has focused on execution, scale, and trust — the fundamentals that create long-term enterprise value.If 2026 is indeed the year the electrician industry is redefined, Charge Home Solutions may well be one of the companies that defines it.Company InformationFor more information about nationwide EV charger installation, home battery systems, and electrical upgrades:Website: https://www.chargehomesolutions.comPhone: (888) 995-6044Charge Home Solutions operates across the United States with licensed electricians supporting residential electrification and modern energy infrastructure.About the AuthorJason Moore is a New York–based finance reporter covering infrastructure, clean energy, and emerging industrial platforms.

I recently reviewed a panel discussion from Phocuswright featuring senior leaders from Airbnb, Marriott, and Casago, and it offered a clear look into where short-term rentals are heading.A few themes stood out:• Airbnb is building a broader hospitality ecosystem through services, experiences, and hotels• Marriott is expanding deeper into professionally managed homes with strict operating and brand standards• Arbitrage-heavy models like Sonder were called out as fragile in changing market conditions• The industry is moving away from “any door will rent” toward fewer, higher-quality, better-operated propertiesMy takeaway from this conversation:Short-term rentals are moving away from being just alternative lodging and toward full-scale hospitality.Operators who focus on quality, systems, local expertise, and guest experience will win.Those relying on thin margins, arbitrage, or volume without standards will struggle.How we’re implementing this in our property management businessInstead of chasing door count or volume, we’re doubling down on:• Property selection over scale, only onboarding homes that can meet hospitality-level standards• Operational systems, including standardized inspections, preventive maintenance, and guest communication workflows• Local expertise, with boots-on-the-ground teams who can make real-time decisions and recommendations• Experience-driven stays, layering in services, amenities, and curated local recommendations beyond just the stay• Owner alignment, working only with owners who understand that quality and consistency drive long-term performanceThe goal isn’t to manage more properties.It’s to operate better properties.Curious how others here are approaching this shift:• Are you adjusting your model in response to where the industry is heading?

I’ve thought a lot about this, trying to make sense of this massive industry.  

When you sell, you’ll pay taxes on the rental part, but the section you live in might still qualify for the home sale exclusion if you’ve lived there for two years.This post does not create a CPA-client relationship.

Since I’m approaching retirement age, my goal is to develop a portfolio that provides supplemental income and equity.I live in San Francisco, so I’ll be starting out smaller by looking into properties in my home state of Louisiana that I can rehab and hold as LTRs, or possibly STRs.My plan is to focus exclusively on BRRRR for now, doing everything by the book—specifically, the David Greene ones.

Those two apps are the biggest players in the industry right now.I haven't kept up with Yardi so not sure how they are exactlyBut both of these can pretty much do custom reportsAppfolio offers custom report builder so you can pretty much build your own report to what you are looking for.For the fees, are you referring to like markup?

I’m exploring brokerages that are a strong fit for investor-agents and that support investment-focused strategies.I do not plan to represent traditional retail buyers or sellers, as I currently have a W-2 and intend to use my license exclusively to support my own investment activities.

Commercial real estate exceeded expectations in 2025-
Office fundamentals showed their first meaningful improvement since 2020, led by continued strength in Class-A assets.Data centers remained on an exponential grow...

Looking at this from the beginning helps you decide what kinds of rentals (short-term vs. long-term) make the most sense with your current income and overall financial picture, especially if your goal is to scale.One more thing to keep in mind is the Section 121 home sale exclusion.

Also consider other STR strategies like material participation and the impact on the primary residence gain exclusion, timing matters.