The new year is here and waiting for you to dig in, so let me ask you: “Are you looking forward to taking your short-term rental from good to great?” As a seasoned property manager and educator in the short-term rental industry, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of creative strategies on maximizing success. With the […]
Why short-term renting isn’t always better than long-term renting
Short-term rentals are all the rage right now. They’ve taken the world by storm, and many people find themselves being seduced by the allure of “easy” money – and a whole lot more of it than you’d find in traditional renting. But it’s important to remember that there is another side to the coin. There […]
Two Essential Tools to Manage and Scale Your Business
Two things that have helped with my business success over the years are checklists and spreadsheets. Now before you pooh-pooh them, ya’ gotta understand how versatile they are! They have allowed me to do 3 important things, not necessarily in this order: In this first video, I explain how checklists have helped me scale my business with a new client […]
How do I show my guests I care – and still make money as an STR host?
Because – let’s face it – this IS a business, and if we don’t bring in some money we won’t be a host for very long. But at the same time, one of the features that can make your BNB stand out is that your guests feel cared for. Not just a credit card number […]
Tuesday Tip: Keep an eye on your guests with a video doorbell
The era of unlocked front doors and implicit trust in strangers is long past us. These days, you have to play it smart. I’m not trying to instill panic or fear in you. There are still plenty of good, honest people out there. But you really can’t assume that all of your guests are going […]