Becoming a STR Host: How to Get Started

Airbnb hosting tips and tricks to launch and grow your short-term rental business with confidence.

Take the guesswork out of STR investing.

The best short-term rental investments are backed by research. Understanding seasonality, demand, and what metrics really matter will help you become an expert host and confident STR investor.

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Market Types

Coastal

Coastal

Seasonality
Summer is typically the busiest time of year, reflected in listings’ higher rates. Demand drops in the winter, so some hosts remove their listings to reduce running costs.

Property Types
Typically, you’ll find apartments and condos in densely populated markets like Miami, and family homes in less dense markets like the Outer Banks.

Amenities
Depending on the market, typical amenities include pools, air conditioning, and hot tubs. In apartment complexes, these will often be shared facilities.

Length of Stays
Coastal market properties often see week-long stays for summer vacations, but shorter 3-day weekend stays in the winter and shoulder seasons (spring and fall).

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