Short Term Rental Riches 293. Where to Invest, What to Charge: STR Strategy from AirDNA
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Jun 25, 2025 Jamie Lane, Chief Economist for AirDNA, dives deep into the world of short-term rentals. He highlights surprising shifts from urban to rural markets, discussing how this impacts investment strategies. Lane emphasizes the need for data analysis and outlines three crucial metrics for investors. He addresses shrinking booking windows and offers smart pricing tips. Listeners will also learn about the different types of guests attracted by platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. With predictions for future demand, Lane's insights are invaluable for smart investment decisions.
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Shift to Rural and Small Cities
- Short-term rental supply has shifted from urban centers to small and midsize cities and rural areas since the pandemic.
- These less saturated markets now offer new investment opportunities where hotels rarely operate.
Use Market Explorer for Insights
- Use AirDNA's market explorer to rank sub-markets by occupancy, returns, and property types.
- Evaluate top performers in specific areas before replicating investment strategies there.
Compare Apples to Apples in Investments
- Analyze and edit comps carefully in the Rentalizer tool to compare similar properties.
- Adjust for property attributes and reviews to accurately predict investment returns.