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The Hot Springs STR buyer's checklist
A free, printable PDF that walks you through buying a Hot Springs rental in the order that saves you money.
Don't buy a Hot Springs rental without this
A free, printable checklist that walks you through buying a Hot Springs home to rent short-term, in the order that saves you money. The very first item, whether an address can be licensed at all, disqualifies more deals than anything else, and most listings never mention it.
Eligibility first
City vs county, zoning, the 400-license cap, and the exceptions that still qualify.
Due diligence
Septic, flood zone, docks and shoreline permits, POA rules, and condition.
The numbers
Carrying costs, realistic revenue, platform fees and the 14.5% lodging tax, and net after management.
License & launch
Licensing, occupancy and parking rules, setup, and getting to your first booking.
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Prefer to just read it on the site? Everything in the checklist is covered across our buyer's guide, the eligibility checker and the tax guide.