The STR Wire

We cover the short-term rental market for STR owners, operators, and investors. REWire Media LLC Publication.

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Charleston, South Carolina may cap short-term rental occupancy at eight guests.

The proposal could hit larger homes built around weddings, reunions, and group travel.

Here’s what operators and investors need to know.

https://t.co/nKCPrR7bXG

#STR #Charleston #RealEstateInvesting #realestatenews

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South Bend was just ranked the nation’s top college town for short-term rental investment.

Now, city leaders are considering regulations for more than 1,500 STRs. 🏠⚖️

What could change near Notre Dame?

https://t.co/v1w6xtCRQB

#ShortTermRentals #RealEstate #RealEstateInvesting

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Canadian columnist says vacation rentals should be regulated not banned

Full story: https://t.co/eSQ3fXito2

#shorttermrentals #STRS #realestateinvestors

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One of the biggest headaches in short-term rental management may be getting easier.

@hospitable says it can now automate lodging tax registration, calculation, filing, and remittance across all 50 states. 💻🧾

https://t.co/8N5uxaGtp2

#VacationRentals #STRHost #PropertyManagement

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A New Jersey housing official is accused of accepting $1,500 in cash to approve a short-term rental permit.

She now faces felony forgery, computer crime, and public-record charges. 🚨

Full story: https://t.co/uhcWyw9Wjo

#NewJersey #JerseyCity #ShortTermRentals

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Salt Lake City just launched its first-ever short-term rental licensing system.

The new rules are already in effect, with annual licenses required for rentals of fewer than 30 days. 🏠📋

Read more:
https://t.co/pH8T161088

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🚨 Short-term rental scams have surged 30-fold since 2023, with criminals now hijacking verified host accounts to target travelers inside trusted platforms, new data shows.

Here’s how the scheme works 👇
https://t.co/AStb0bfPlr
#Airbnb #ShortTermRentals #TravelScams #VacationRentals

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July Fourth demand is up, but travelers are booking later and hunting harder for deals, per Vrbo.

Read the full story: https://t.co/ZhSLvSELXV

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Some cities are making more money from short-term rental fines than registration fees.

See which markets are collecting the most 👇

https://t.co/NVL5WXUD3j

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PriceLabs co-founder Richie Khandelwal told The STR Wire exclusively that financial risk, limited access to capital, and tax barriers are keeping some successful STR operators from going full time.

He also shared how owners can use automation without giving up control of their business.

Fully story: https://t.co/p6pu1ILa5Q

#ShortTermRentals #STRNews #VacationRentals

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Airbnb just lost an early round in Los Angeles’ wildfire price-gouging lawsuit.

The case centers on allegations that nightly rates exceeded emergency price limits after the fires, including listings affected by Airbnb’s Smart Pricing tool.

Here’s where the lawsuit stands:

https://t.co/PAaXlTQi91
#Airbnb #ShortTermRentals #STRNews

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Philadelphia has a short-term rental problem.

A new review found 35% of Airbnb and Vrbo listings may be operating without proper city licenses.

That’s more than 1 in 3.

https://t.co/rarmzEkX03

#Airbnb #Vrbo #Philadelphia #realestateinvestment #shorttermrentals #strs

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@cashrulesNC So frustrating! Hopefully someone sees the value in the deal though. Fingers crossed for you 🤞

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Airbnb quietly rolled out a paid cancel-for-any-reason option that lets guests cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Most eligible hosts were automatically enrolled, and some may not even know it yet. 🏠⚠️

https://t.co/mpVFt07WTk

#Airbnb #ShortTermRentals #STR

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⚠️ Austin’s short-term rental market is approaching a major enforcement test.

A July 1 deadline could expose thousands of unlicensed properties and determine how aggressively the city moves against noncompliant operators. 🏘️

Read more 👇

https://t.co/m6wI4hsKVJ

#Austin #ShortTermRentals #RealEstateInvesting

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Ireland is moving to tighten restrictions on nearly 29,000 short-term rentals, with Dublin potentially blocking new approvals altogether. 🇮🇪

The proposed crackdown could reshape one of Europe’s most closely watched STR markets.

https://t.co/21lG4EzsfW

#Airbnb #Ireland #STRInvesting

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🚨 Short-term rental scams have surged 30-fold since 2023.

Criminals are hijacking verified Airbnb host accounts, making fake listings much harder for travelers to spot.

Here’s how the scheme works 👇

https://t.co/GNeaNPyQCZ

#Airbnb #ShortTermRentals #TravelScams

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@GenZMultifamily You have to let us know how the kid did! Rooting for him all the way!

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🚨 BREAKING: President Trump has put the landmark ROAD to Housing bill on hold before signing it into law. 🏠🇺🇸

The bipartisan measure has already cleared Congress and includes housing provisions that affect short-term rental investors and housing markets nationwide. 👀📜

Here’s where STRs fit into the bill:
https://t.co/eqXxSuAnjW
#ShortTermRentals #STR #RealEstateInvesting #housingmarket #VacationRentals

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A convicted child predator allegedly faked his death, assumed a new identity, and hid inside a Scottsdale Airbnb for months before the FBI caught him. 🚨🏠

Full story:
https://t.co/PJAjWVrvvU

#Airbnb #ShortTermRentals #TrueCrime #TravelNews