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In today’s issue, you will find:

📱Today’s Article: 🏡 Financing Built for Short-Term Rental Investors

📈 Trending Market Highlight: Manteo, North Carolina

✉️ STR News: Casago Sold Nearly All Vacasa’s Property Manager Acquisitions and Turned Many Into Franchises and more

💸 Mortgage Rate Watch

🏊‍♀️ Unique Airbnb of the Week

🏫 Subscriber Perks: Go Live Playbook, including: Beginner’s Guide E-Book, Guest Communication Messaging Templates, Airbnb Welcome Guide Template, STR Buy Box Template, & Tax Savings E-Book

✅ Community Perks: Top-Tier Property Management, Personal Airbnb Investment Finder, STR Loans & More, and End-to-End Boutique Hotel Solutions

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Finding the right investment property is only half the battle—having the right financing partner can make all the difference.

That's why we recommend a lending partner that specializes in financing short-term rentals. Instead of using traditional lending models that don't always fit STR investors, they offer flexible loan solutions designed to help you buy, refinance, and grow your portfolio with confidence.

Whether you're purchasing your first Airbnb or expanding an existing portfolio, their team makes the financing process faster, simpler, and far less stressful.

✅ Loan programs built specifically for short-term rental investments

✅ Flexible qualification options, including DSCR and alternative documentation

✅ Fast pre-approvals so you can move quickly on great opportunities

✅ Competitive rates and creative financing solutions

✅ Expert guidance from professionals who understand STR investing

✅ Financing for acquisitions, refinances, and portfolio growth—all through one trusted partner

The best STR deals don't stay on the market for long.

Having a lender who understands your investment goals means less waiting, fewer surprises, and a smoother path from offer to closing. Whether you're buying a vacation rental, refinancing an existing property, or unlocking equity for your next investment, having the right financing partner gives you a competitive edge.

If you're planning your next STR investment, we'll connect you with a trusted lending expert who can walk you through your options, answer your questions, and help you secure financing that fits your goals.

👉 Connect with our recommended lending partner today and get one step closer to your next investment.

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Downloadable Manteo, North Carolina Short-Term Rental Market Report

Read our full Manteo, North Carolina Short-Term Rental Market Report attached above.

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✈️ Austin Enforces Platform Verification, BC Touts Rent Drops, Scottsdale Bans Event Centers
Short-term rental ordinances updates this week: Austin, British Columbia, and Scottsdale each moved on rules affecting operators. The week spans strict platform-level enforcement in Texas, a major data narrative in Canada, and a crackdown on party houses in a premier US tourism hub.

📱Vrbo uses AI and booking data to localize summer travel marketing
Vrbo is using generative artificial intelligence alongside booking and search data to create localized marketing campaigns as it looks to drive summer travel demand across key markets.

💵 Former Texas timeshare resort to become STR-friendly condominium development
Missouri-based developer KC Hospitality is converting a former Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort in Canyon Lake, Texas, into a 72-unit condominium development aimed at second-home owners and short-term rental investors.

💰 Casago Sold Nearly All Vacasa’s Property Manager Acquisitions and Turned Many Into Franchises
It was quite a fall from grace for Vacasa, which as a private company in 2021 had a private valuation of $4.5 billion. Casago acquired it for less than $100 million, and now the last of Vacasa's remnants have been sold off.

Market Overview: Mortgage rates ticked slightly higher today, with the 30-year fixed rate rising to 6.68%. Most loan programs saw modest increases as markets continued to react to Treasury yield movement and expectations surrounding future Federal Reserve policy.

Rate Trends & Forecast:

For real-time mortgage rate updates, visit Mortgage News Daily.

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Subscriber Perks:

📖🏡💰 Go Live Playbook

The "Go Live Playbook" is your all-in-one guide featuring a beginner’s guide e-book, messaging templates, Airbnb welcome book, STR buy box template, and tax savings tips to kickstart your short-term rental success.

🏠 Top-Tier Property Management – Lower fees, higher payouts, and premium service. Built for investors who want performance and peace of mind. See how much more your property could earn—click to get your free performance assessment.

🔎 Personal Airbnb Investment Finder – Connect with an expert to handpick profitable Airbnb properties that match your criteria. With 213+ successful deals, all cash-flowing, you’re in good hands. Take 15 seconds to fill out the form to see how all of these properties are experiencing a 10-15% Cash-on-Cash return.

🤑 STR Loans & More – Need funding for your next short-term rental? Expect expert guidance, personalized service, and the best possible rates.

🏨 End-to-End Boutique Hotel Solutions – From expert operations and guest experience optimization to full design, construction, marketing, and acquisition support, connect with end-to-end solutions built to elevate your property and maximize long-term performance. See how your hotel can reach its full potential.

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