Buyers ask us which part of the Valley is best for a short-term rental. There is no single answer, because the nine markets we manage are nine different businesses. An Old Town condo, a Gilbert family home and a Pine cabin have different guests, different seasons and different homes that win. Across these markets the average short-term rental earns about $208 per available night, or roughly $76,000 a year in gross revenue, according to AirDNA. The spread around that average i

Arizona's fall event calendar is stacked, and booking windows are getting shorter. Here's why the smartest STR investors are preparing in July — and how a few simple moves now can set up a strong finish to 2026.

Most owners who call us already have a manager. The home is rented, the statements arrive, and the numbers are not what they were promised. What stops them from switching is rarely loyalty. It is the fear of losing bookings, losing reviews, or ending up with an empty calendar in the middle of the season. That fear is reasonable, and most of it can be avoided with a plan. Here is how a switch works in Arizona, in the order you should handle it. (This is general information, no

Demand is outpacing new supply, regulations remain operator-friendly, and event-driven bookings keep pushing rates higher. Here's why AZ STR investors have reason for optimism in 2026.

March was good. If you own a short-term rental in Scottsdale, you probably already know that—the data backs it up. Occupancy across the market hit 72.6% in March 2026, with average daily rates climbing to $467, up nearly 12% from the same time last year. The spring season delivered. But May is a different kind of month. The golf tournaments are done. Spring break is a memory. The summer heat is still a few weeks out, and occupancy is in a brief, oddly useful lull before July

The Phoenix and Scottsdale area is drawing strong attention from property investors, especially those interested in short-term rental opportunities. The region’s real estate market is heating up, and the recent announcement of the TSMC chip plant investment has added fuel to this growth. If you are considering vacation rental investments in the Phoenix metro market, now is a prime time to act. This post explores why Phoenix and Scottsdale are excellent locations for short-ter