Insights & Intelligence
Market signals, investment strategies, and platform updates from the Rova team.
Market IntelligenceThe Insurance Crisis Is the Biggest Risk in Real Estate Right Now — And Most Investors Are Ignoring It
Florida premiums hit $7,200/year. California insurers are fleeing. Here's how to protect your portfolio.
ResearchIs the Housing Market Going to Crash in 2026? Here's What the Data Actually Says
We analyzed 6 crash indicators. The answer isn't what the headlines suggest.
StrategyThe Short-Term Rental Market Isn't Dead — It's Just Done Being Easy
Supply hit 1.7M properties. Demand growth slowed to 5.5%. Here's who wins from here.
Strategy5 Numbers You Must Know Before Buying Any Rental Property in 2026
Most investors check 2 of these. The ones making money check all 5.
StrategyMid-Term Rentals: The Strategy Nobody's Talking About That's Crushing STR Returns
30-90 day stays. Lower turnover. Higher occupancy. Here's the playbook.
Market IntelligenceThe Property Tax Reassessment Trap: How a $200K Tax Bill Hides Inside a 'Great Deal'
You bought at $400K. The county just reassessed at $650K. Here's what happens next.
Market IntelligenceAirbnb Just Changed Its Algorithm Again. Here's What It Means for Your Bookings
New ranking signals, review weighting, and pricing penalties — decoded.
ResearchThis Public Data Predicts STR Revenue 18 Months in Advance (And It's Free)
Building permits are the most underused leading indicator in real estate. Here's how to read them.
StrategyReal Estate Investing in 2026: The No-BS Beginner's Guide
Forget the gurus. Here's how to actually evaluate your first investment property — step by step.
Market IntelligenceWhy Airline Routes Are the Best Leading Indicator for STR Demand
New nonstop flights predict occupancy lifts 3–6 months out. Here's how to read the signal nobody else is watching.
Market IntelligenceThe Regulation Contagion Effect: How STR Bans Spread Between Cities
When one city passes STR restrictions, neighboring jurisdictions follow within 12–18 months. Here's the pattern — and how to see it coming.
Product UpdatesIntroducing Rova Signals: The Intelligence Layer for STR Investing
Ten proprietary signals that surface what's coming, not just what happened. Here's why we built it and how each signal works.