URPM Blog

Seattle STR Insights & Strategies

Expert analysis on Seattle property management, Airbnb trends, and short-term rental investing for owners.

Latest Videos

Are You Still Manually Responding to Guests?
Operations
1 min Video

Are You Still Manually Responding to Guests?

How we keep a low service fee by optimizing operations and automating guest communication.

Is Your Property Really Managed for Your Best Interest?
Tax Strategy
1 min Video

Is Your Property Really Managed for Your Best Interest?

Why property management firms are unwilling to put your name for your Airbnb listing.

Why Guests Pay More — And Still Feel Satisfied
Revenue Optimization
1 min Video

Why Guests Pay More — And Still Feel Satisfied

Learn the psychology of value vs. price in the Seattle short-term rental market.

How to Meet the IRS "Material Participation" Requirement
Tax Strategy
1 min Video

How to Meet the IRS "Material Participation" Requirement

As a short-term rental host, how to maximize tax benefits through effective management and record-keeping.


Latest Articles

Seattle STR transient lodging tax: a practical guide for operators
Tax Strategy
6 min read

Seattle STR transient lodging tax: a practical guide for operators

Seattle STR operators owe Washington transient lodging tax on stays under 30 days. This guide explains who collects it, what rates apply, how platforms remit on your behalf, and what bookkeeping you must maintain.

HOA and short-term rentals in Seattle: what condo owners need to know
Security Safety
6 min read

HOA and short-term rentals in Seattle: what condo owners need to know

Many Seattle condos restrict or ban Airbnb under HOA CC&Rs. Learn how to read your HOA documents, what Washington state law says, and what options you have as a condo STR owner.

Eastside Airbnb management: Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond compared
Market Analysis
7 min read

Eastside Airbnb management: Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond compared

Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond have distinct Airbnb demand patterns, permit rules, and ADR benchmarks. This guide compares all three Eastside markets for STR investors and owners.

Seattle short-term rental permit requirements: 2026 guide for operators
Operations
7 min read

Seattle short-term rental permit requirements: 2026 guide for operators

Seattle requires a short-term rental operator license for stays under 30 days. This 2026 guide covers who qualifies, how to apply, primary residence rules, and what platforms require.

Mid-term rentals in Seattle: a guide for travel nurses and corporate housing
Operations
7 min read

Mid-term rentals in Seattle: a guide for travel nurses and corporate housing

Seattle mid-term rentals target travel nurses and corporate relocators for 30–90 day stays. Learn how to set up, price, and fill a furnished Seattle MTR property year-round.

Seattle Airbnb Management: URPM vs NICASA, SEA Getaway, and Air Concierge
Market Analysis
3 min read

Seattle Airbnb Management: URPM vs NICASA, SEA Getaway, and Air Concierge

An honest look at what separates URPM, NICASA, SEA Getaways, and Air Concierge — and the questions every Seattle owner should be asking before they sign.