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 […]
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5 Reasons to Seek Out Other STR Hosts
It would be easy to imagine that becoming a short term host would mean days filled with interacting with others. To the extravert, that sounds heavenly; to the introvert, perhaps not-so-much. And while there are days that you may end feeling a bit “peopled out”, there are others that you may not have spoken a […]
How to protect yourself against scammers
One of the hardest things to get right in the world of short-term rentals is dealing with guest complaints. You can learn how to separate the legit ones from the scammers with these tips… Most hosts truly care about their guests’ experiences and want them to have a great time. As a result, I would […]
3 reasons I’m looking forward to increased short-term rental legislation
Last week I led a debate with my ESL students about the pros and cons of allowing increased immigration. It was a lively discussion, and I enjoyed it so much. It’s amazing to see people grow and flourish, especially in a language that isn’t their native tongue. But I digress. A similar debate is happening in […]
Check out this treasure trove of insight into how to be successful on Airbnb
A few years ago, a guy named Julian Miyata reached out to me. He asked me if I’d like to be interviewed for a podcast he does on people who have had success with short-term rentals. Honestly, my first thought was “Who, me?” Although I know I have had a lot of success in this […]