A Comprehensive Look At Short-Term Rentals: 2 Pager: The Impact Of Short-Term Rentals On Seale Opposition Myth: STRs cause higher rents forcing individuals out of their homes Fact: STRs help Sealeites stay in their homes, not force them out. As STRs grew in Seale, so did owner-occupancy As STRs grew in Seale, housing vacancy decreased Opposition Myth: STRs increase the number of commercial properties in Seale, turning residential areas into de facto hotels As STRs