Short Term Rental Division at Compass

STR Division is the Short-Term Rental & Investments Division at Compass, a national advisory platform built for one of the most specialized and misunderstood segments of real estate.

Short-term rental, vacation rental, second-home, and investment properties require a different level of guidance than traditional residential real estate. Buyers need more than a listing search. Sellers need more than standard marketing. Investors need more than projected revenue.

Local rules, zoning, permits, HOA restrictions, rental caps, financing, management, seasonality, revenue history, operating expenses, furnishing costs, tax considerations, and long-term resale value all shape whether a property is actually a strong investment.

STR Division was created to bring clarity to that process.

Through a selective national network of approved Compass market partners, STR Division connects buyers, sellers, investors, and property owners with local advisors who understand both the real estate and the numbers behind the deal.

For buyers, STR Division provides access to market-specific guidance, investment insight, and advisors who understand how to evaluate income-producing properties.

For sellers, STR Division helps position short-term rental and investment properties by highlighting the details that matter most to serious buyers — including revenue history, permits, bookings, furnishing packages, management continuity, zoning, and buyer demand.

For investors, STR Division creates a more informed path to acquiring, analyzing, and exiting short-term rental and investment real estate across major U.S. markets.

The mission is simple: build the most trusted national real estate platform for short-term rental and investment advisory, powered by Compass agents in the markets that matter most.