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Happy Saturday morning STR Community! Here is what you need to know for September 23th in 4:32 minutes.
In this weeks report:
The Top 10 STR Homes for Sale getting the most attention and STR Expert Agents share their top local picks
America’s Insurance Crisis is underway, 35 page report released, key takeaways and opportunity to explore reducing your rates
Trending Headline News this week to help you stay informed
Trending STR Regulatory news about changing STR regulations in markets across the U.S
Let’s dive in!
STR WEEKLY DEAL FLOW

🔥 Top 10 Trending STR Homes for Sale
✅ $750k | Denver, CO: Turnkey Airbnb you can run completely remote. Will consider selling “subject-to” first mortgage with a 4% interest rate.
✅.$1.5m | Portland, OR: Rare mixed-use completely restored with C1 zoning.
✅ $639k | Pigeon Forge, TN: Will take $600k cash on a cash deal and will consider seller financing.
✅ $525k | Phoenix, AZ: Dream desert retreat in the Ahwatukee foothills. Financials available upon request.
✅ $549k | Pinetop, AZ: White Mountains getaway nestled in the prestigious Pine Top Country Club. Successful rental history.
✅ $1.049m | Fort Lauderdale, FL: PRICE CUT and owner will consider selling “subject to”.
✅ $3.6m | Lake Palasades / Tahoe: Beautiful luxury ski property in Lake Tahoe ready for STR. A must see.
✅ $1.350 | Pompano Beach, FL: Located in one of the most desirable areas of South FL. Permitted for STR and ready for STR cashflow.
✅ $550k | Coral Springs, FL: Turnkey STR and convenient to shopping, dining, and attractions.
✅ $230k | La Salle, IL: Cute affordable home located in smaller market that is not over saturated with STR’s.
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🔥 STR Expert Agent - Top Picks
Cole Schlack - Local STR Expert Agent
eXp Realty - The Resort Team
The Big Island and Kauai
Cell: 808-740-0555
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✅ $989k | Kona, HI: Oceanfront turnkey condo active Aqua Aston STVR. Hawaii is still a very hot STR market. Financials available upon request.
Tyler Coon - Local STR Expert Agent
Savvy Realty
Asheville & Western, NC
Cell: 828-620-2541
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✅ $825k | Swannanoa, NC: Get a dose of the stunning Blue Ridge mountain retreat with huge STR potential. Let me help you turn this into a cashflow oasis.
Tracey Lightfoot - Local STR Expert Agent
Lightfoot & Youngblood Real Estate Investment
Branson, MO
Cell: 417-251-3039
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✅ $1.295m | Hollister, MO: This 9 bed, 9 bath lodge was built in 2023. Seller willing to do seller carry or subject to deal. If you are looking for creative seller deal this is it.
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America’s Insurance Crisis & The Impact on Real Estate Investing

What is going on here: Have you checked out your insurance premiums lately? This comprehensive report (download 35 page report) provides valuable insight as to why property insurance costs are going through the roof! Here are the key takeaways.
🌎 Climate Risk and Property Valuation
The national real estate market may not have adequately considered climate risks in property valuations.
A "climate bubble" is emerging, similar to past real estate bubbles, and this can impact investment property values.
📈 Insurance Costs and Trends:
Regulators have kept insurance rates artificially low to make property insurance affordable. Not anymore, rates are rising fast.
Rising climate-related risks like wildfires and floods have led insurance companies to raise rates, discontinue policies, and leave high-risk areas.
Rising insurance costs is making real estate investing more expensive for investors and cutting into cashflow.
📉 Impact on Property Values:
Increasing insurance costs could lead to a potential deflation in property values, it is already impacting FL property marketability.
In high-risk areas like Miami, where homeowner's insurance is already expensive, investors may face significant insurance cost burdens and spikes in monthly HOA fees.
State-backed insurance programs, like Citizens in Florida, are becoming more prevalent. This insurance is very expensive.
🇺🇸 Nationwide Impact
Approximately 6.8 million properties have already experienced rising insurance rates, canceled policies, and property value devaluation due to increased ownership costs.
Another 39 million properties are considered overvalued and could undergo similar corrections. This is no small number.
🏚️ Potential Property Value Declines
Examples show how increasing insurance costs could lead to significant property value drops, even in the range of 18.9% in the near future and 40.6% over 30 years in certain areas.
🔮 Looking Into The Crystal Ball
Short-term rental investors should closely monitor the impact of rising insurance costs and climate-related risks on property values, especially in high-risk areas like hurricane, wildfire, and earthquake zones.
Real estate investors should be aware of the real nationwide impact of rising insurance costs and the potential for property value declines in overvalued markets.
The insurance crisis is a real and growing problem for investors that you will hear more about over the coming months.
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TRENDING HEADLINES
TRENDING STR REGULATORY NEWS

Airbnb faces regulator challenges amid robust growth. read more
Airbnbs in NYC are disappearing. Here is what could happen to hotel prices. read more
Will new vacation rental rules change New York City’s lodging landscape? read more
Austin could legalize tiny homes, RV’s as ADU’s. read more
St. Louis assessor welcomes regulations on short-term rentals. read more
New licensing regulations in New York and Boston affect both short-term rental and extended stay. read more
Phoenix approves new regulations for short-term rentals. read more
Pittsburg Airbnb and other rentals would need a permit under new regulations. read more
Del Mar opens local short-term rental registry. read more
County seeks input on changing short-term rental ordinance in Sante Fe New Mexico. read more
BC housing minister plans new legislation for rising short-term rentals. read more
Short-term rentals eating up 19% of B.C housing availability. read more
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