wning a short term rental can be a great way to make money, and it’s an approach that has become increasingly popular in the last five years. There are a lot of logistics to getting started in short term rentals. If you’re thinking about renting on Airbnb, leasing out an investment property during peak vacation periods, or otherwise leveraging short term rentals (STRs) to make money and save on taxes, you need this guide.

Read on to learn:

  • What is a Short Term Rental (STR)?
  • The History of Short Term Rentals in the U.S.
  • Current Trends in Short Term Rentals
    • Geographic hot spots
    • Latest trends in STRs
    • Crunching the numbers: profits and returns for STRs
    • Research and reports
  • Platforms to Facilitate Your Short Term Rental Business
    • Airbnb
    • VRBO
    • Hospitable
    • Pricelabs
    • AirDNA
  • Who Invests in Short Term Rentals?
    • What you need to get into the game
  • How to Get Started in Short Term Rentals
    • Early investments and start-up costs
  • Checklist for Launching a Short Term Rental Property
  • Growing a Short Term Rental Business
  • Accounting Software for Short Term Rental Businesses
  • Real Estate Accountants for Short Term Rental Investors