Neewsletter.strscout.com Summer, a startup offering data-driven assistance for buying and renting vacation homes, has raised $18 million in funding. The company aims to attract younger generations who may be hesitant to buy property, leveraging AI and analytics to help customers generate short-term rental revenue. Summer manages properties and offers membership options for gradual or immediate ownership, with credits that can be used for stays at vacation homes or other properties in their network.