This post is sponsored by Minut, offering products and services for the short term rental market that help guests, hosts and neighbors get along. In the dynamic world of short-term rentals, ensuring a delightful experience for hosts, guests, and neighbors is crucial. Managing noise-related concerns can be a game-changer for any STR professional. Installing a noise monitoring sensor is one of the easiest steps one can take to reinforce home security in their property while saving costs – as long as it is respectful of your guest privacy. Here are five reasons why you should consider installing ..read more

This post is written by By Angela Colley for Arrived, empowering the world to build wealth through modern real estate investing. Airbnb is an excellent platform for short-term vacation rental property owners. It’s user-friendly, popular, and provides access to a large market of potential renters. But there’s a lot more to running a successful Airbnb business than publishing a listing.  This quick guide explores the ins and outs of running an Airbnb business. Use it to help determine whether an Airbnb rental is right for you. What is Airbnb? Let’s start at the top. Airbnb is an online ..read more

This post is sponsored by Touch Stay, helping hosts accelerate their guest’s experience with digital guidebooks. As a host in the fast-paced world of hospitality, you already know every moment counts. Both your and your guests’ time is precious, and every second saved can make a significant difference in providing an exceptional guest experience. That’s where Touch Stay’s digital guest welcome book steps in offering a range of handy time-saving features that delight your guests, stop repeat questions, and streamline your operations. Let’s dive into our 7 favorite time-saving hacks to discover ..read more

This post is written by By Lindsey Stefanka* and sponsored by Relay. Relay’s online banking and money management platform puts you in complete control of your cash flow. As a short-term rental host, you have a lot of expenses to cover. From utilities to cleaning and restocking household essentials, making a profit isn’t always easy. But with Profit First, you can make your short-term rentals more profitable by paying out your profit before expenses.  In this guide, we’ll discuss: What Is Profit First? Why Short-Term Rental Businesses Should Use Profit First The Profit First Accounts ..read more

The following is a sponsored post by Beyond– A revenue management solution for short-term rental managers and owners to get, grow, and keep revenue in an evolving vacation rental market. We can bet your short-term rental market has changed significantly in the last year. Whether it’s more competition, softening demand, or ever-changing guest preferences, gaining success requires a deep understanding of your market. Knowing market-specific nightly prices, occupancy levels, booking trends, standout amenities, and insights into investment opportunities is essential for you to stay ahead of the ga ..read more

The following is a sponsored post by InHouse, the online platform that helps vacation rental hosts with turnovers with free software to schedule cleaning. In addition, InHouse – offering everything you need to start making more from your rental. If you’re a short-term rental host on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO, you know that curating a top-notch guest experience goes beyond just keeping a clean space. That’s where InHouse comes in. Designed specifically for hosts, InHouse offers host-only discounts on over 100,000+ products from host-favorite brands like CB ..read more

The following is a sponsored post by OwnerRez, fast, flexible vacation rental software that covers small homeowners and large PMs alike. Meet Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes, OwnerRez Software Developers OwnerRez founders Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes have been developing software together for over 20 years. They’ve developed software for tiny non-profits, massive media corporations, large bureaucratic government agencies, and everything in between. They’ve learned invaluable lessons from their involvement in both failed startups and wildly successful ventures. Challenges in Vacation Renta ..read more

The following is a sponsored post by Turno, the online platform that helps vacation rental hosts with turnovers with free software to schedule cleaning. In addition, Turno allows hosts to find local cleaners for their short-term rental cleaning. Airbnb Host Tips for Running a Child-Friendly Property Is your vacation rental property ready for families with children? No matter the size or location of your property, providing kid-friendly touches and amenities will increase your booking potential. Follow these 5 tips from Turno to ensure you’re ready for travelers of all ages. Why Have a Kid-Frie ..read more

How AI Can Transform Your Vacation Rental In the ever-evolving landscape of short-term rentals, providing exceptional guest experiences while efficiently managing your business can be a daunting task. As a host, you may be looking for ways to step up your game using new technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI).  For hosts who aren’t tech-savvy, this may seem intimidating! Fortunately, AI is readily available to anyone through platforms that improve efficiency for rental businesses. Additional methods that are free and simple to use can help hosts improve communication and listing mana ..read more

As a short-term rental host, you may be watching the landscape of the industry evolve and wondering how to stay ahead of the curve. With local governments imposing new rules and regulations, hosts must navigate these changes to ensure that their business remains sustainable. In this article, we’ll look at practical strategies for hosts to adapt to shifting government policies while maintaining profitability and developing positive relationships in the community. Why Are Some Governments Strictly Regulating Short-Term Rentals? Municipalities across the USA have increasingly enacted new restrict ..read more