576: Short-Term Rental Roundup: Small Markets...

Mortgage rates are at their highest in years, but that doesn’t mean your mortgage rate has to be. You don’t have to settle for a 7% or 8% rate on your next rental—today we’re sharing six ways to get a 6% mortgage rate (or lower) right now. No matter what your lender tells you, th ...  Show more

The much-anticipated 2026 midterm elections are now over, giving us a glimpse into how the next two years will play out in American politics. While Democrats and Republicans remain divided on many important topics, one type of policy seems to have bipartisan support—could the lat ...  Show more

In the ever-changing landscape of the sharing economy, the concept of home sharing has undergone significant transformations. With the rise of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, travelers and hosts alike embraced the idea of unique, short-term stays. However, the question t ...  Show more

Over the last decade, real estate investors have used Airbnb to rent properties and meet new people worldwide. The short-term rentals business continues to grow—in 2021, the typical U.S. host made $13,800 on Airbnb, an 85% increase over Airbnb host income in 2019.   Suppose you’r ...  Show more

On today’s show we are taking another look at the changing landscape of hospitality. AirBnb disrupted the hotel world with the gig economy’s answer to a short term stay. Legions of property owners saw the potential for higher income and went all-in on the rental win-fall.