News and articles on short term rental investing in the specific markets that The Short Term Shop serves.
Airbnb is often where short term rental owners start, and for good reason. It’s familiar, it drives demand, and it …
The Risk of Relying Too Heavily on Airbnb in Panama City Beach Read More »
Cabin style matters more than people expect. Not because guests are picky, but because certain layouts and features quietly make …
Best Types of Cabins to Buy in the Smoky Mountains for Short Term Rentals in 2026 Read More »
Before buying their first short term rental, most investors are focused on similar things. Income projections. Nightly rates. Occupancy assumptions. …
How Investor Priorities Change After Buying a Short Term Rental in Panama City Beach Read More »
This question comes up more quietly now than it used to. A few years ago it was asked with excitement. …
Are Short Term Rentals Still a Good Investment in the Smoky Mountains in 2026? Read More »
Most short term rental conversations start with occupancy or price per night. Owners track how full the calendar is or …
Why Gross Annual Income Matters More Than Occupancy in Panama City Beach Read More »
Pricing is where emotions sneak into what should be a calm decision. Owners see a slow week and panic. Or …
Maintenance is one of the least glamorous parts of owning a short term rental, but it’s one of the most …
Maintenance Realities of Short Term Rentals in Panama City Beach Over Time Read More »
Running a successful short term rental in the Smoky Mountains isn’t about doing one thing perfectly. It’s about doing a …
Short term rental performance gets talked about a lot, but rarely defined well. Online, it often sounds like performance means …
What “Good” Short Term Rental Performance Looks Like in Panama City Beach Read More »
Expense conversations usually start late. After the purchase. After the honeymoon phase. That’s when reality sets in, and numbers feel …
Smoky Mountain Short Term Rental Expenses in 2026: What Owners Actually Pay Read More »