Guides
Evergreen explainers on the concepts that matter most when sizing up a short-term rental: permits, pricing, financing.
- STR Permits 101: How Short-Term Rental Licensing Actually Works
A plain-English walkthrough of short-term rental permits, licenses, and zoning rules, what they are, who requires them, and how to check before you buy.
- ADR vs. Occupancy: Which One Actually Drives STR Cash Flow?
ADR and occupancy both feed gross revenue, but they behave very differently under pressure. Here’s how to think about the tradeoff when pricing a short-term rental.
- DSCR Explained: How Lenders Actually Underwrite STR Loans
DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) is the single number most investor-property lenders care about most. Here’s what it means and how to improve it.
- Cap Rate vs. Cash-on-Cash Return: Two Numbers, Two Questions
Cap rate and cash-on-cash return often get quoted interchangeably, but they answer completely different questions about a short-term rental deal.