Having a vacation rental property can be a great source of income, but it also comes with its fair share of responsibilities. One of the most important tasks as a vacation rental owner is ensuring that your property is clean and well-maintained for every guest. To help you keep your vacation rental sparkling clean and ready for guests, we have compiled the ultimate checklist for vacation rental cleaning. This checklist covers everything from pre-arrival preparations to post-departure cleaning tasks and will ensure your property is always in top shape. Whether you’re cleaning the property yours ..read more

Regarding short-term rental listings, the primary powerhouse is Airbnb due to its reach and trust. But VRBO has been rapidly growing and making a name for itself as an Expedia partner. Plus, there are always new companies coming and going from the market. As a rental property owner or manager, how do you decide what to use? And what about other competitors in the market? This article will compare and contrast your options to determine where to spend your time (and money) on listings to maximize the number of nights your property is booked each year. VRBO vs. Airbnb First, let’s compare the two ..read more

If you’re a vacation rental property owner, then you know that keeping up with the day-to-day tasks can be a challenge. There are so many things to remember! That’s why we’ve put together this Vacation Rental Property Management Checklist. This checklist will help you to streamline your process and make sure that nothing falls through the cracks. Why You Need a Vacation Rental Property Management Checklist As a vacation property owner (or manager), you have a lot on your plate. Between managing bookings, cleaning the house, preparing for guests, hiring employees, and more- it’s easy to feel ov ..read more

Have you ever considered using an Airbnb cohost? If not, you should for many reasons! In this blog post, we will define what an Airbnb cohost is and go over the benefits of utilizing one. Many people are hesitant to use a cohost because they don’t understand what it is or how it works. We’re here to clear things up for you- whether you’re already an Airbnb host or considering your options before you dive into short-term rentals. What is an Airbnb Cohost? An Airbnb co-host is a host who you can hire to help you manage a listing or multiple listings. Co-hosts assist the Airbnb host by taking on ..read more

If you’re an Airbnb host, then you know that pricing your rental can be tricky. You want to make sure you’re getting the most money possible, but you don’t want to price yourself out of the market. And if you’re not careful, you can end up spending hours monitoring your prices and adjusting them accordingly. Luckily, Airbnb has a solution for this: Smart Pricing. In this blog post,  we’ll take a look at what Smart Pricing is and how it can help you optimize the price of your rental without all the hassle. We’ll also give you some tips on setting an average price, price ceiling, and where ..read more

No one likes surprises, especially when they’re paying for a service. AirBnB guests appreciate it when hosts provide clear instructions on what is expected of them during their stay. This helps to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of AirBnB House Rules and offer tips on how to create your own set of rules that will help you deliver a great customer experience. What are AirBnB House Rules? Airbnb House Rules are a set of guidelines that hosts provide to guests before their stay. These rules can cover anything from checking-in and ..read more

Did you know that Airbnb has made it easier than ever to become a host? You can start making income with just a few simple steps. In this blog post, we will outline the basics of becoming an Airbnb host and growing your business. Plus, we’ll give you some strategies to help you scale quickly! Airbnb Fuels the Way to Financial Independence Airbnb celebrated a huge milestone as it entered the year 2022. They announced that their hosts collectively made $150 billion dollars since 2010. What is most amazing is to think about all the bills, extracurricular, and vacations that households were able t ..read more

Airbnb is one of the most popular travel websites in the world. With over 4 million listings in over 190 countries, it’s easy to see that Airbnb has become a big success. With that success comes continual change, and with changes come a new set of challenges for Airbnb hosts. In this blog post, we’ll cover how to stay fully booked on Airbnb by exploring some trends for 2022 and how you can pivot your business accordingly as needed. How Airbnb Continues to Grow Successfully Airbnb is a platform that aims to provide travelers with the perfect accommodation for their next trip. To stay ahead of t ..read more

What does financial freedom mean to you? For most, it means making enough money that they can live the lifestyle of their choice, and not have to worry about how much is in their bank account. It means being able to spend more time with family and loved ones, doing things like hobbies or volunteering for organizations that matter. One potential way to achieve this is with short term rentals via an Airbnb business. To make the dream of financial freedom a reality without spending endless hours actually making their money, many people strive to find successful streams of passive income. With pas ..read more

Are you interested in hosting on Airbnb, but not sure how to get started? This blog post is for you! In this article, we will take a look at 4 steps that will help lead the way to hosting success. We’ll cover things like assessing demographics of potential clients, pricing your listings correctly and even hiring a rental management company to take care of all the hard work so you can focus on hosting! Why You Need a Business Plan Airbnb hosting is a great way to make some extra money in your spare time (or full time if you’re up for it). If you’ve ever hosted, then you know that running an Air ..read more