THE NASHVILLE STR BLOG

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Ideas, insight and practical guidance for buying, owning and selling Nashville short-term rentals. From Jack Costigan.

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Buying

Buying a Nashville STR Through a MIPA? Build the Permit and Ownership Timeline First

A document-by-document method for testing a Nashville STR MIPA claim: align the permit holder, issue date, deed history and proposed membership transaction.

October 22, 20264 min read

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Hosting & operations

Build an STR Photo Tour That Explains the Stay

Plan rental photographs as a walkthrough that answers guest questions about sleeping, gathering and access, while showing the home's personality.

October 21, 20264 min read

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Market reports

Nashville STR Asking Prices: Why the Listing Mix Changes the Number

An October 19 snapshot separates active Nashville STR listings from under-contract records and explains what their asking-price medians can—and cannot—show.

October 20, 20264 min read

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Design & furniture

Does Your STR Kitchen Work for the Group It Sleeps?

Use a simple group breakfast walkthrough to match seating, cookware and storage to the stay your Nashville rental actually offers.

October 19, 20264 min read

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Hosting & operations

The STR Turnover Handoff: Who Says the House Is Ready?

Connect cleaning, repairs and arrival checks with one accountable handoff, so unresolved issues do not disappear between vendors.

October 18, 20264 min read

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Design & furniture

Choosing an STR Sofa: Budget for the Second Cushion, Too

Compare a rental sofa's replacement parts, cleaning instructions and delivery route, with a transparent three-year ownership-cost example.

October 17, 20264 min read

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Hosting & Operations

Airbnb's October Fee Change: Recheck the Payout, Not Just the Nightly Rate

See how Airbnb's October fee change affects a sample booking, then check reservation dates, guest totals and your actual host payout.

October 16, 20264 min read

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Market reports

Nashville Short-Term Rental Overview: Q3 2026

Verified July–August airport data, the limits of the available quarterly STR evidence and a practical worksheet for closing an owner's quarter.

October 15, 20266 min read

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Market reports

Nashville Short-Term Rental Guide: October 2026

A dated look at Nashville STR asking prices, tourism context and the operating evidence to gather before a fall purchase.

October 14, 20266 min read

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Taxes

Bonus Depreciation and Nashville STRs in 2026: What Actually Qualifies?

Understand 2026 bonus depreciation for Nashville short-term rental investors, cost segregation, placed-in-service timing, and passive activity rules.

October 14, 20264 min read

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