High-touch short-term rental property management and business consulting
As I’ve written about before, one of the hardest things about running a short-term rental is standardizing the cleanings. Of course, it helps to have a good cleaner – and if you’ve found one, make sure you do everything you can to hold onto her! But the nature of this business is that sometimes you’re […]
We all need a “backup” in our lives. I mean, even a host needs to get away sometimes. Sometimes…especially a host! We need the opportunity to take a wonderful, magical vacation. Eat great food, meet amazing people, see fantastic views, and more. Or, at least, catch a little r and r, and grab the chance […]
When it comes to smart locks, the possibilities seem almost endless. Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Nest, Gate, Friday….how are you to choose when there are so many options to consider? I am not an authority on smart locks. There are many brands of smart locks I’ve never even heard of, let alone used. But I do […]
Are you being paid what you’re worth? When I was in college, I had a lot of artists in my life. They all had their own challenges, but there was one complaint that seemed like a pretty common theme – why do so many people want my services but don’t want to pay me for […]
In the years I’ve been hosting Airbnbs and other short-term rentals, I’ve come across various perspectives on the use of and need for a direct booking site. Many people don’t think it’s necessary, insisting that they can get plenty of business just by listing on Airbnb alone. I’m sure they’re right – for now. Remember […]