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The Costigan Group at Compass Releases Data-Driven STR Framework for Nashville Investment Property Buyers
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Costigan Group at Compass rolls out a structured pre-acquisition screening framework for short-term rental investors, giving buyers a four-checkpoint system to evaluate zoning eligibility, property layout, competitive positioning, and revenue projections before committing capital. The framework arrives as Nashville's STR market enters a period of tighter margins and stricter oversight. Occupancy rates across the city's most active rental c
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