2026 Short-Term Rental Outlook: STR Investing, Mortgage Rates & Occupancy Trends

Is 2026 shaping up to be the best year for short-term rental investing since 2021?

In this episode, Kathy breaks down AirDNA's 2026–2027 short-term rental outlook, including where occupancy is headed, why ADR growth may slow before rebounding, and how the STR premium is improving as mortgage rates stabilize near 6%.

We'll cover supply growth, demand forecasts, home price declines in coastal and urban markets, and what RevPAR trends mean for investors. If you're considering buying, expanding, or repositioning a short-term rental, this episode explains where opportunity may be emerging before competition increases again.

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Sources: https://www.airdna.co/outlook-report