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Short-Term Rental Business Models

Explore short-term rental business models, from rental arbitrage to co-hosting and ownership, with cost, legality, and profit guides for operators.

Rental Arbitrage: The Complete 2026 Guide

Rental arbitrage lets you run a short-term rental business by leasing a property and re-renting it to guests, no ownership required. This guide explains what the model is, what it costs to start, and how operators judge if a unit will turn a profit. Seven focused guides go deep on legality, leases,…

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