As an Airbnb property manager, I’ve learned that one of the biggest challenges we face is finding good, quality clients to work with. With some problems, after you figure out a way to solve the issue once, you don’t need to deal with it again. It’s one and done. Unfortunately, that’s not the case with […]
Month: January 2022
How to price your space
One of the most daunting challenges that new hosts can face is knowing how to appropriately price their space. If you’re new to the world of short-term rentals, pricing your space can be a completely overwhelming challenge. You might not have any idea of the market trends in your area. Perhaps the only thing you […]
Make 2022 the year of kindness
I recently got an email from an Airbnb agent closing a thread we’d had going back and forth for a few days. Her message said simply, “Thank you for your response. I really appreciate you being so kind.” This one hit me right in the gut. I kinda felt like I’d been sucker-punched. Because the […]
Unauthorized smoking in your STR? Try these tips
One of the most common problems you’ll deal with as a host of short-term rentals is smoking. If you’ve been hosting for any amount of time, I’m certain you’ve dealt with some version of this problem before. And if you’re brand new, I can promise you it’s coming. Of course, there are plenty of variations […]
Creating memorable stays in nondescript places
Many people are intimidated by the thought of hosting because they don’t feel like their space is “good enough.” It’s not nice enough, or big enough, or in a good enough location, yada yada yada. They forget that the ambiance you create matters much more than the physical characteristics of the space. A few months […]