<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stay-A-While]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stay-A-While]]></description><link>https://www.stayawhilehouses.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:13:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sambrant.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Stay-A-While System: Des Moines STR Setup in 4 Steps]]></title><description><![CDATA[A behind-the-scenes walkthrough of how Stay-A-While takes a Des Moines property from idea to live-and-earning using our 4-step Position, Build, Launch, Operate framework.]]></description><link>https://www.stayawhilehouses.com/post/the-stay-a-while-system-des-moines-str-setup-in-4-steps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2fea3b098e896b85decb99</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:04:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/51ab10_a0377c7c7178439eb1901997c4eb3932~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Brant</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stay-A-While System: Cedar Falls STR Setup in 14 Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A step-by-step walkthrough of how Stay-A-While turns a Cedar Falls property into a UNI-Dome game-day, wrestling-tournament, and Parents Weekend revenue machine in 14 days.]]></description><link>https://www.stayawhilehouses.com/post/the-stay-a-while-system-cedar-falls-str-setup-in-14-days</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2e98ced1a315f3277ff99a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:04:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/51ab10_5d44ca9ab99b4cf4938cec50d7fdb757~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Brant</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbnb Management Cost Altoona: What the Fee Buys]]></title><description><![CDATA[A straight-talk breakdown of what Airbnb management costs in Altoona, what the fee actually pays for, and how to tell if it pencils out for your property.]]></description><link>https://www.stayawhilehouses.com/post/airbnb-management-cost-altoona-what-the-fee-buys</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2d474944c7bef1d03028a5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:04:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/51ab10_8e564cc16a9c4b1a8d8b6817376e56c7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Brant</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Airbnb Manager Ames Iowa: How to Choose the Right One]]></title><description><![CDATA[A no-fluff guide for Ames property owners on what separates a great Airbnb manager from a costly mistake, with the exact questions to ask before you sign.]]></description><link>https://www.stayawhilehouses.com/post/best-airbnb-manager-ames-iowa-how-to-choose-the-right-one-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2bf5d1418318a8f7e1629b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:04:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/51ab10_f214e18b3edc4a258a4f1cd0b4d1e716~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Brant</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[STR Tax Benefits Iowa: Des Moines Owner's 2026 Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Des Moines short term rental owners can stack 100% bonus depreciation, cost segregation, and material participation to offset W-2 income in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.stayawhilehouses.com/post/str-tax-benefits-iowa-des-moines-owner-s-2026-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2aa453948ac681a4fd3f21</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:04:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/51ab10_cd7ec5030c95482dbe3835c478b45fec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Brant</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stay-A-While System: STR Onboarding in West Des Moines]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plain English walkthrough of the four step Stay-A-While system (Position, Build, Launch, Operate) using a West Des Moines property as the example.]]></description><link>https://www.stayawhilehouses.com/post/the-stay-a-while-system-str-onboarding-in-west-des-moines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2952afb34d9652f553af21</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/51ab10_ed3fa65ca81449f4af25e6770cf8ea69~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sam Brant</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbnb Success Story Iowa: Ames Game Day Owner Case Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Iowa State fan bought a house near Jack Trice for game weekends. 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