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STR Market Research Checklist

Work through the key factors that can help you decide whether to keep researching, move forward, or rule a market out.

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STR Market Research Checklist cover for evaluating demand, seasonality, regulations, competition, and neighborhood fit.

What It Helps You Do

Research demand, seasonality, regulations, competition, and neighborhood fit before deciding whether a market is worth pursuing.

What's Inside

  • Defining your research criteria
  • Evaluating demand and seasonality
  • Researching local regulations
  • Identifying likely target guests
  • Reviewing local competition
  • Evaluating neighborhood fit
  • Making a market decision

Preview Pages

STR Market Research Checklist introduction with guidance for evaluating a potential market.
STR Market Research Checklist seasonality page for researching how seasonal patterns affect a local market.
STR Market Research Checklist competition page for researching comparable rentals and opportunities in the market.
STR Market Research Checklist market decision snapshot for pulling research together and evaluating next steps.
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