Forbes | Short-term rentals are trending upward Internet searches for “short-term rentals” have been hitting new highs. Ongoing growth is expected, and there appear to be many reasons why this upward trend will last. Read more

If you’re thinking of buying a vacation home as an investment property, it’s important to take into account not just the appeal of the location, but also how profitable the investment will be.To determine the best place to buy a vacation home in every state, GOBankingRates looked at the top vacation destinations in each state

> Vacasa | Top 25 markets for buying a vacation rental in 2019 We analyzed rental data from across the country to create the second annual list of “Top 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home.” With 65% of people uncertain about where to buy, this is an excellent resource to help educate yourself.

> PhocusWire | Mark Okerstrom on competitor moves, Expedia’s strengths, and what he’s had to “unlearn” President and CEO of Expedia Mark Okerstrom shares his thoughts on industry trends and predictions in this interview. Read more

Profit from Vacation Rentals in Palm Springs, CA

> GeekWire | Vacasa nearly doubles its inventory with Wyndham acquisition Vacasa will acquire Wyndham Vacation Rentals from publicly-traded Wyndham Destinations, bringing our vacation rental portfolio to 23,000+ homes. Read more

> Inman | Should your vacation rental have smart locks? Experts say smart locks are becoming the new normal for vacation rental owners who want to avoid hassles, step up security, and help put guests at ease. Read more

> Lending Tree | Nearly half of vacation home owners feel guilty about low usage The key findings from this 2019 survey of vacation rental investors and second homeowners suggest that real estate agents and property management can help unburden vacation home owner guilt or stress. Read more

> Bloomberg | The most (and least) popular spots for U.S. vacation homes You may think you know where the best vacation spots are, but think again. Here are the cities with the highest and lowest percentage of vacation homes. Read more

BNN Bloomberg | Are vacation properties a smart investment for Millennials? Chief financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid discusses vacation rental home buying in this in-depth segment featuring exclusive data. Watch video