Will Airbnb-Friendly Condos Pay Off For South Florida Investors In 2026?

Economist Bram Gallagher of the short-term rental data and analytics firm AirDNA.co joins the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast to reveal his firm's projections for the South Florida region next year.Miami Condo Mondays™ is a live podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com providing an in-depth look at the latest residential real estate trends in South Florida.Recorded weekly in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast offers a one-hour discussion on various real estate topics, including preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies.The hosts share their expertise, with Zalewski focusing on macro perspectives and Huertas offering micro insights from her on-the-ground experience.Tune in every Monday at 4 PM (EST) on the social media accounts of Peter Zalewski and Jenny Huertas for insights on the latest trends in the South Florida condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on Dec. 22, 2025, co-hosts Jenny Huertas, the broker-owner of CVR Realty, and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ discuss the 2026 outlook for the Short-Term Rental (STR) market in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Special guest Bram Gallagher, the Director of Economics and Forecasting for the STR data and analytics company AirDNA.co, joins Huertas and Zalewski to discuss his firm’s newly released U.S. 2026 Short-Term Rental Outlook Report.The AirDNA report identifies the opportunities and pitfalls in the STR market in South Florida and across the nation.During this 61-minute episode, the trio explores the operational nuances of investing in the STR market, including management fees, tax implications and navigating market metrics.Gallagher shares insights from the AirDNA research, providing valuable information on occupancy rates, investment strategies and the impact of international travel on Miami’s market.The conversation also touches on the economic impact of regulatory risks, U.S. immigration policy and the evolving landscape of STRs as a viable investment option in South Florida.