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The STR market isn’t crashing — it’s recalibrating. In this episode, we break down AirDNA’s 2026 outlook and translate the data into real, tactical decisions for hosts and property managers. Demand is softening, supply is shifting, and average properties are losing ground — but operators who adapt will win. This is a data-backed walkthrough of what’s changing, why it matters, and exactly what to do next. If you want the Training on how you should look at increasing your pricing so that you are not making 15 to 18% less than you were a year over year just click the link and DM "FEE". https://ig.me/m/mike.sjogren?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Captivate&utm_campaign=T035&utm_content=FEE Inside this episode: • What AirDNA’s 2026 data actually says about demand and supply • Why average properties will lose occupancy and revenue • The markets and property types positioned to outperform • How to talk homeowners into smart upgrades (with ROI) • Why property managers are pulling ahead of solo hosts • Using AI and systems to protect reviews and prevent burnout 00:00 – What the 2026 STR Outlook Means for Hosts & Property Managers 03:30 – Why STR Supply Has Flattened (And Why That Matters) 06:10 – Demand Is Softening: The Economic Reality Hosts Must Accept 09:15 – Average Properties Will Lose Occupancy in 2026 12:00 – Why Larger, Luxury Properties Are Winning Again 15:00 – Shedding Low-Performing Properties to Refocus Growth 18:20 – Coastal & Urban Markets: Where Smart Money Is Moving 21:00 – How to Sell Homeowners on Strategic Property Upgrades 24:30 – Property Managers vs Solo Hosts: The Performance Gap 27:40 – AI, Systems, and the Only Way to Scale Without Burning Out Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings: https://group.strsecrets.com/