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Blog » Maui’s Zoning Decision, Robots in Vacation Rentals, and 2026 Investor Trends

This week's Industry News highlights a key zoning decision in Maui, Airbnb's latest global Community Fund recipients, Faraday Future's robotics deployment in vacation rentals, AirDNA's 2026 investo…

(Posted Feb 25, 2026 8:31 AM)

Blog » User Profile: The Bear Cabins

Meet Jaci Christian, founder and owner of The Bear Cabins (https://thebearcabinsinbb.com/) . After buying her first cabin in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, in 2020, Jaci began self-managing remotely and bu…

(Posted Feb 24, 2026 9:49 AM)

Blog » Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP7 - Are Conferences Bullshi*t?

Episode seven of Walk 'n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals (https://apple.co/3Xx4EZo) podcast is live! Inspired by their weekly walks, Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes, co-founders of …

(Posted Feb 19, 2026 3:59 PM)

Blog » User Profile: Fun Coast Rentals

This week, we're highlighting Daniel and Dave, the brothers behind Fun Coast Rentals (https://www.funcoastrentals.com/) . After purchasing their first short-term rental in New Smyrna Beach, they i…

(Posted Feb 18, 2026 3:44 PM)

Blog » New Booking Features, World Cup Host Incentives, and STR Policy Updates

This week's roundup covers Airbnb's global rollout of Reserve Now, Pay Later, a new World Cup host incentive, Vrbo's new optional weather guarantee, Airbnb's strong Q4 performance, and an Arizona b…

(Posted Feb 18, 2026 8:57 AM)

Blog » March Webinars and Two Exciting In-Person Events

March is a month of transition. 🌱 We're stepping out of winter and into spring and summer, which means the busy season is right around the corner for many vacation rental markets. Now is the time …

(Posted Feb 17, 2026 2:28 PM)

Blog » User Profile: Pine Manor Estates

Meet Betsy Modglin, the force behind Pine Manor Estates. (https://thepinemanor.com/) After launching her first short-term rental in Gulfport, Mississippi, Betsy organically grew her business into…

(Posted Feb 17, 2026 10:23 AM)

Blog » Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP6 - Delegation, Company Culture, and What’s Ahead in 2026

Episode six of Walk 'n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals (https://apple.co/3Xx4EZo) is now available! Hosted by OwnerRez co-founders Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes, the podcast featu…

(Posted Feb 9, 2026 4:22 PM)

Blog » Airbnb Host Training, Ireland Eases STR Rules, and Unique Stays

This week's roundup covers Airbnb's new host safety training, Ireland easing proposed short-term rental restrictions in small towns, shifting regulatory conversations in U.S. cities, and a look at …

(Posted Feb 9, 2026 11:03 AM)

Blog » World Cup Travel Outlook, Arizona Proposals, and STR Policy Shifts

This week's roundup covers Airbnb's early World Cup travel insights, strong demand for Kansas City's major events short-term rental permits, proposed policy changes in Arizona, a narrow STR vote in…

(Posted Feb 3, 2026 3:56 PM)

Blog » User Profile: Beach Boutique Rentals

This week, we're highlighting Julie Andrews and Stephen Parsons, co-founders of Beach Boutique Rentals (https://www.beachboutiquerentals.com/) . Based on Anna Maria Island, Julie and Stephen built…

(Posted Feb 3, 2026 2:12 PM)

Blog » User Profile: 365 Blue Vacations

Meet Jodie Willey, founder of 365 Blue Vacations (http://www.365bluevacations.com/) . Born and raised in Colorado, Jodie has spent her career in hospitality, working her way from the front desk to…

(Posted Feb 2, 2026 10:26 AM)

Blog » San Diego Blocks STR Tax, AirDNA Investment Insights, and Evolving Regulations

This week's roundup covers San Diego blocking a proposed short-term rental tax, new 2026 investment insights from AirDNA, cities continuing to adjust short-term rental rules ahead of the 2026 World…

(Posted Jan 29, 2026 9:49 AM)

Blog » Integration With Kicbac

We're excited to welcome Kicbac (https://www.kicbac.com/) as a new integration partner, helping OwnerRez users simplify payments while maintaining predictable processing costs. About Kicbac Kic…

(Posted Jan 28, 2026 11:56 AM)

Blog » User Profile: Cameo Properties

Meet Shane Henry, founder of Cameo Properties (http://www.cameopropertiesllc.com) . Shane started his vacation rental business in 2018 after years of touring as a full-time musician and staying in…

(Posted Jan 26, 2026 9:40 AM)

Blog » User Profile: WoodHaven Rentals

This week, we are highlighting one of our own. Steve Clark joined OwnerRez in 2021 with a background in technology and firsthand experience as a vacation rental operator through his business, Wood…

(Posted Jan 20, 2026 6:50 PM)

Blog » Early 2026 Market Trends, STR Tax Debates, and Economic Impact Data

This week's roundup covers Key Data's Q1 2026 short-term rental market report, Lake.com's new integration with OwnerRez, ongoing tax debates in San Diego and Washington state, and new data on Airbn…

(Posted Jan 19, 2026 1:39 PM)

Blog » February Webinars and Two In-Person Events to Kick Off the Year

We're officially a month into the new year, which makes February a great time to pause, take a step back, and make sure you have everything in place to support your goals for 2026. ❄️ This month'…

(Posted Jan 19, 2026 11:15 AM)

Blog » Airbnb.org Partnership, Hilton’s New Brand, and Lake.com Reaches a Milestone

This week's roundup covers Airbnb.org's new disaster response partnership, Hilton's latest apartment-style brand aimed at vacation rentals, social media-driven travel trends, Airbnb's continued pus…

(Posted Jan 13, 2026 2:09 PM)

Blog » Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP5 - Inside the 2025 OwnerRez Retreat: Voice, Growth, and Leveling Up

Episode five of Walk 'n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals (https://apple.co/3Xx4EZo) is live! Hosted by OwnerRez co-founders Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes, the podcast was inspired …

(Posted Jan 9, 2026 4:28 PM)