Episode 321 · January 6, 2026

These 5 STR Shifts Coming in 2026 (Use these strategies to adapt)

🎙️ Short Term Rental Riches with Tim Hubbard ⏱️ 20:08
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2026 might just be the strongest year we've seen for short-term rental investing in a long time. From game-changing tax incentives to tech innovations and rising midterm rental opportunities, now's the time to gear up. In this episode, we dive into trends, predictions, and strategies to help you win in the year ahead.

• Why falling interest rates and tax code changes signal a buying opportunity for STR investors
• How midterm rentals are gaining momentum—and what this means for your strategy
• The AI revolution: how guest communication and search visibility are being transformed
• Why national property managers are losing—and how local operators can dominate
• New OTA growth (Booking, Google & Hopper) and what it means for your visibility and revenue

2026 is shaping up to be a year of transformation—and profit—for short-term rental pros. Don't miss this crystal ball episode!

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