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Owner playbooks, coming soon.

We're building a small library of decision tools for STR owners — the math behind cohost fees, Airbnb tax-prep walkthroughs, ordinance trackers, and mid-term-rental playbooks. Each post ends with the spreadsheet. Want one early? Email us.

Coming soon

On the editorial schedule.

  • Coming soon

    Evolve fees decoded — 10% headline vs 32% effective

    Why owners walk away with $7,000 less per year than they thought. With receipts.

  • Coming soon

    Vacasa hidden fees — what owners actually pay in 2026

    BBB complaints, BiggerPockets quotes, and the math behind the cleaning markup.

  • Coming soon

    Airbnb 1099-K vs your manager statement — how to reconcile

    A line-by-line walkthrough every CPA wishes their cohost-using clients had read.

  • Coming soon

    STR ordinance roundup — every CA city in 2026

    Which cities are tightening, which are loosening, and what to file before September.

  • Coming soon

    Mid-term rental conversion playbook — when to flip from STR

    19% of US rental demand is now 28+ night stays. Here's how to capture it.

  • Coming soon

    Smart lock setup for Airbnb — RemoteLock vs August vs Igloo

    A field test of the three locks Berylus has installed in 2026, with code-rotation latency benchmarks.

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