Why Consumable Cost Inflation Is Quietly Cutting Into STR Operator Margins
While many real estate investors focus on mortgage rates and purchase prices, a less visible cost increase is steadily eroding short-term rental (STR) margins....
Home Inspections Become the Breaking Point for Undercapitalized Vacation Rental Buyers in Gatlinburg
Vacation rental deals in Gatlinburg are increasingly collapsing during the home inspection phase, according to Deanna Workman, a Realtor with Century 21 Legacy GP....
Why Institutional Investors Are Demanding “Pre-Approved Homes” Instead of Pre-Approved Buyers in the Short-Term Rental Market
Lenders are changing the way they finance short-term rental (STR) properties, shifting from evaluating buyer creditworthiness to assessing property income performance. This change is...
Why Early Showing Volume Matters More Than Price Per Square Foot When Selling a Home
When a home hits the market, price per square foot is often treated as the deciding factor in how quickly it will sell. Buyers...
Indianapolis Housing Is Growing, Even as National Rankings Say Otherwise
National media outlets have recently labeled Indianapolis the “second hardest housing market for 2025,” but the region’s largest brokerage, F.C. Tucker Company, reports a...
Tax Incentives for Short-Term Rentals in 2025 Outpace Long-Term Investments, Industry Operator Says
Restored bonus depreciation provisions in 2025 are creating tax advantages for short-term rental (STR) investors that long-term residential landlords cannot access, according to Lucas...