Once you start managing multiple properties (or even before that point), it will become critically important to have a dependable schedule set up that you and all of your teammates can refer to and work off of. And most importantly, you’ll need to make sure you have “the boring stuff” scheduled! A few weeks ago, […]
Month: February 2022
The tragic snowball effect of the retaliatory review
I’m in a lot of Facebook groups for hosts only. In many of them, there’s this disturbing theme I’ve noticed going around lately. Basically, it goes something like this. Something negative happens during the guest’s stay. Either an obvious issue or the guest seems to be complaining a lot, overly needy, etc. So the host […]
My favorite mobile payment tool
As you start to have more guest bookings, you may start to find a need to pay other people more often. Cleaners, handymen, photographers, stagers…these are all people you may choose to employ to grow your listing attractiveness. And they can make your life easier as a co-host, too! What’s the best way to pay […]
Your first job as a host
I’m a member of a lot of groups for hosts on Facebook. Many of them are very helpful, offering lots of great tips and strategies for more successful hosting. However, there’s also a common thread among them that is not as helpful: complaining. Oh my word. Some of these hosts complain like you wouldn’t believe. […]