Methodology

How we choose, verify, and explain the short-term rental stories we cover.

What we cover

Reporting at the intersection of short-term rentals, Airbnb, property operations, regulation, and real estate investing. We prioritize information that can help investors make better-informed decisions.

Source hierarchy

We weigh sources in roughly this order, strongest first:

1. Public records, legislation, filings, and official market data
2. Original platform documentation and direct company statements
3. Transparent datasets with a clear collection method
4. Named operators and subject-matter experts with relevant experience
5. Industry reports and surveys with disclosed methods
6. Opinion and anecdotal experience, clearly labelled as such

What we flag

• Commercial incentives and author conflicts of interest
• Sample size, geography, seasonality, and collection method
• Whether figures are asking prices, booked rates, or realized revenue
• Whether a market-level trend applies to an individual property
• Where forecasts or opinions depend on uncertain assumptions

Language we avoid

We avoid "guaranteed," "passive," and "easy money" when the evidence does not support them. Headlines reflect what the source material shows, not what a sales pitch implies.

Updates

Articles are updated when new evidence materially changes the conclusion. The "Last updated" line shows the date; substantive changes are noted in the corrections log.