Top STR Markets for 2026

Are you terrified of sinking your cash into a dying market or worse, following the herd off a financial cliff? In this masterclass episode, Kenny Bedwell rips the lid off his 2026 Top STR Markets Report, arming you with the real numbers, raw pitfalls, and hidden opportunities no one else will dare mention.

You’ll hear the unbiased, hard-hitting truth: where data says to buy, where strict regulations ruin even the prettiest towns, and razor-sharp strategies to squeeze maximum ROI in a landscape rocked by new rules and unpredictability. Kenny reveals not only the top 10 investable markets, but exactly why they’re worth your attention (and why some previous darlings are falling off).

Do not wait. Miss this, and you’re risking real money, real time, and watching your freedom slip away, while others secure the deals that change their financial destiny. This episode gives you numbers, biases called out, and actionable steps you won’t get anywhere else.

Timestamped Highlights

[00:01] – Why most “top STR market” lists are wrong (and what everyone’s missing)

[00:10] – The wild, thrilling impact of new regulations and market shakeups—this year’s biggest surprises revealed

[00:23] – Kenny’s ultra-candid red light, green light analysis: Where you really should be scared (and where to pounce)

[00:46] – The shocking climb of Mohican State Park and the overlooked cash cows in rural regions

[01:13] – Dirty little secrets behind high-grossing mountain and lake towns (and why access and permits matter more than hype)

[01:38] – Are you sitting on cash? Kenny reveals the uncommon ways budget transforms your deal-finding lens (with 4 ROI-driven categories)

[01:57] – How to beat city restrictions with region plays and advanced location hunting—no more bureaucratic land mines

[02:15] – The final, blunt warning: What happens if you listen to influencers over the data... and why you can’t skip this download

Mentioned Resources

1. STR Scale Summit (event)
2. Airdna (STR market data)
3. BiggerPockets
4. Interview reference: "Part 2: How to make over $500k on one STR with Jeff Usner” episode, August/September 2024

Important Links

1. Want us to find the deals for you? https://strinsights.com
2. Get Top Markers for STRs (2025) - https://rebrand.ly/28b1df
3. Instagram – @kenny_bedwell
4. YouTube – Cash Flow Positive