Crypto-backed mortgages are here, and Bay Area STR investors should pay attention
Fannie Mae now accepts Bitcoin and USDC as collateral on conforming mortgages through Better and Coinbase. For Bay Area investors sitting on crypto wealth, this opens a new path to STR property ownership without triggering capital gains.
Read moreI'm a South Bay Superhost with 1,016 reviews. Here's what this spring market looks like from the ground.
Spring 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest short-term rental markets I've seen in 12 years. The housing shortage just got confirmed, tech travel is surging, and guest demand is as strong as I've ever tracked it.
Read moreProtecting your STR margins when utility and vendor costs spike
Oil has blown past $100 a barrel and markets are dropping. Here's the real impact on Bay Area short-term rental operations and what hosts should do right now.
Read moreCalifornia's 2026 housing laws: what short-term rental hosts in the Bay Area need to know
California's 2026 legislative session brought a wave of new housing and short-term rental regulations. Here are the STR-specific rules that directly affect Bay Area hosts and what you should do right now.
Read moreBay Area short-term rental revenue is surging in 2026. Here's what's driving it.
STR nightly rates are climbing, occupancy is tightening, and the AI hiring boom is reshaping the Bay Area travel market. Here's what we're seeing and what hosts are doing differently.
Read moreOptimizing your Bay Area short-term rental listing: what actually moves the needle on bookings
The guest pool is strong, but competition between listings is fierce. Here's our playbook for optimizing your STR listing to maximize bookings and revenue in the South Bay market.
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