Editorial Standards

investors STR wire is an independent publication covering short-term rentals, Airbnb market developments, real estate investing, and operator opinion. Our editorial standards guide every story we publish.

Independence

We accept no payment, gift, or consideration in exchange for editorial coverage. Advertising and sponsored content, when present, are labelled and separated from editorial. Affiliate links, when used, are disclosed.

Accuracy & fact-checking

Every claim of fact is sourced. Where a study is referenced, we link directly to the primary dataset, public record, filing, or original source. Numbers are checked against the primary source. We avoid second-hand summaries when a primary source is available.

Sourcing

Articles identify material sources. Public records and primary data are preferred over second-hand summaries. Commercial relationships and conflicts are disclosed. We name human sources and relevant affiliations when possible.

Expert input

Technical coverage may be reviewed by relevant operators, analysts, legal professionals, or other subject-matter experts. Material limitations and differing interpretations are made clear.

AI disclosure

Articles drafted with the assistance of generative AI tools are labelled "AI-assisted." A human editor verifies all factual claims, sourcing, and quotes in every AI-assisted article before publication.

Corrections

We correct errors of fact promptly and transparently. Corrections are appended to the article and listed on our public corrections log. Substantive corrections update the article's "last updated" timestamp.

Conflicts of interest

Writers and reviewers disclose financial or professional ties to the subject of an article. Coverage of a sponsor, advertiser, or affiliated company is disclosed inline.

Methodology

For details on how we evaluate evidence, weigh source quality, and report on changing markets, see our methodology page.

Contact

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