Vrbo raised fees. Airbnb rewrote its rules. In 2026 the two biggest STR platforms have diverged more than most hosts realize. We compared the changes that actually matter for your payout structure and your guest mix. staystra.com/vrbo-vs-airbnb-2026-plat... #STRhosts
Full-time Airbnb hosts are widening their lead over part-timers -- the data shows why. Better ratings, higher occupancy, lower vacancy. We tracked the growing gap between professionals and everyone else in 2026. staystra.com/professional-str-operato... #STRhosts
Hosting near Disney World means predictable peak weeks -- and off-season drops that catch first-timers off guard. Our piece follows full-time hosts and what the real numbers look like after costs, fees, and the grind. staystra.com/hosting-near-disney-world-airbnb-magic-and-grind #STRhosts
Airbnb raised host fees. Vrbo expanded its 100% cancellation penalty (April 2). Both platforms changed materially in 2026. Our comparison covers the shifts that should change how operators list. staystra.com/vrbo-vs-airbnb-2026-platform-comparison-hosts #STRhosts
Vrbo's 100% host-cancellation penalty expands April 2: taxes added to the fee. On a $500 booking that's $550+ out of your pocket. Guide covers every scenario and what to do instead of canceling. staystra.com/vrbo-host-cancellation-policy-2026-penalty-protection #STRhosts
Phoenix is tightening STR rules: new permit fees, $500K liability insurance, bills letting towns cap permits. Our piece follows hosts who built retirement plans around STR income and are now watching the rules shift. staystra.com/phoenix-short-term-rental-hosts-2026-retirement-income #STRhosts
Houston STR permit enforcement starts April 1. No permit = no listing, plus city fines. No courtesy warnings going out. Our guide covers what to file, where to file it, and what happens if you miss. staystra.com/houston-short-term-rental-regulations-2026-str-enforcement-april #STRhosts
Philadelphia has 426 STR licenses for 149,000 World Cup visitors. Dallas hosts project $4,400/game week. Airbnb searches up 80% YoY. The supply crunch has no recent precedent. Market-by-market data for every U.S. host city: staystra.com/fifa-world-cup-2026-airbnb-str-revenue-data #STRhosts
Seven cities now mandate STR insurance, some requiring up to $1M in liability coverage. Platform policies leave major gaps. We compared Proper Insurance, Steadily, and Safely -- and built a 7-city mandate tracker. staystra.com/short-term-rental-insurance-guide-2026 #STRhosts
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