The LONG TERM GAME of SHORT TERM RENTALS

In this episode of The Long-Term Game of Short-Term Rentals, Anne and Scott discuss the opportunities and challenges facing short-term rental owners as the 2026 summer travel season begins. While economic uncertainty, inflation, and changing consumer behavior continue to dominate headlines, the hosts explain why regional travel destinations may actually benefit from these trends. Drawing compariso...

This episode dives into something most short-term rental owners don’t talk about enough — the long-term appreciation of the property itself. While many STR investors focus heavily on monthly bookings, occupancy rates, and cash flow (as they should), there’s a powerful “hidden win” happening in the background: appreciation. Using a simple example — purchasing a $500,000 shore property in 2025 — we...

  Storms don’t just impact travel — they impact revenue, reviews, liability, and long-term profitability for short-term rental owners. In this timely episode, we break down how major weather events affect STR operators and what proactive owners should be doing before, during, and after a storm. With over 30 states impacted by recent severe weather, many hosts — especially newer owners — experience...

Are Amenities Worth the Investment? It Depends on the Data. In this episode, we tackle one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions in short-term rental investing: Should you add amenities to improve performance? From hot tubs and saunas to home gyms, pickleball courts, pet-friendly upgrades, and simple workspaces, amenities can absolutely drive higher bookings and longer stays—but only...

Podcast Summary: How to Evaluate Your Short-Term Rental’s 2025 Performance In this episode, we break down three practical ways short-term rental owners can evaluate how their property truly performed in 2025—and how to use that data to build a stronger strategy for 2026. Rather than focusing solely on annual totals, the conversation centers on understanding why the numbers look the way they do and...

Podcast Summary Repairs vs. Capital Improvements: Why Getting This Right Still Matters for STR Owners In this episode of The Long-Term Game of Short-Term Rentals, we dive into a topic that often sends owners down a rabbit hole: repairs versus capital improvements—and why the distinction still matters, even in a world where bonus depreciation has changed. At first glance, it can feel like this no l...

1099s for Short-Term Rental Owners: What You Need to Do (and Why It Matters) In the first STR podcast of 2026, we kick off the new year by tackling one of the most important—and most confusing—January compliance tasks for short-term rental owners: Form 1099s. With the January 31 deadline approaching fast, this episode breaks down what 1099s are, who needs to receive them, and why issuing them is a...

As 2025 quickly comes to a close, this episode of The Long-Term Game of Short-Term Rentals focuses on one question STR owners ask every December: “Is there anything I can still do—right now—to save money on taxes?” The answer, for many owners, is yes—but it’s simpler than people expect. In this episode, we break down expense acceleration, a practical year-end tax strategy for cash-basis short-term...

Inflation is everywhere—from the grocery store to the cost of cleaners and supplies—but what does it really mean for short-term rental investors? In this episode, we break down how inflation impacts short-term rentals in both challenging and surprisingly positive ways. While rising costs can squeeze day-to-day expenses, real estate remains a natural hedge against inflation, and short-term rentals...

Building your 2026 STR budget doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this episode, we break down variable expenses, cash flow vs. profitability, and how to plan for slow and peak months with confidence.   Building your 2026 short-term rental budget might feel overwhelming—especially during the busy holiday season—but in this episode, we show you why budgeting is actually one of your most powerful too...

The Three Biggest Complaints About STR Budgeting—And Why They’re Actually Your Superpower In this episode of The Long-Term Game of Short-Term Rentals, Anne and Scott tackle a topic that every STR owner knows they should prioritize but often avoid—building the 2026 budget. With the holidays in full swing and year-end chaos setting in, creating a financial plan can easily fall to the bottom of the t...

In this week’s episode of The Long-Term Game of Short-Term Rentals, we dive into one of the busiest (and most revealing) times of the year for STR owners: the holiday season. With more travelers on the road and more hosts entering the market—often for tax advantages—competition has never been higher. But the properties that win aren’t always the biggest or flashiest… they’re the ones that feel uni...

During this week's episode we talk through what is really going on in the STR market...and this week the news that Marriott was ending its relationship with its STR partner is BIG NEWS.  Our experts talk through what we can learn from this news, and what investors can do to make sure they are profitable each and every week!

Asset Protection for STRs: What Every Short-Term Rental Owner Needs to Know In this essential episode of Re-Accelerate, Host Anne Gannon welcomes Jeff Hampton—attorney, STR investor, and co-founder of STR Law Guys ( https://jeffhamptonlaw.com ) - to break down the urgent need for layered asset protection in the short-term rental market. Drawing from real-world lawsuits and years of legal expertise...

Want to grow long-term wealth through short-term rentals? Start here. In this episode, Anne dives into one of the hottest vacation rental markets in the country—the Poconos. She’s joined by Chris Barrett, President & CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, to unpack what’s driving demand, where the opportunities are, and what every investor should know and check out the Pocono Television...