February 17, 2020
Do you travel often? Are you looking to make some extra cash when you're out of town? For a lot of homeowners, their properties sit empty […]
February 17, 2020
The Airbnb profile description is a much-overlooked aspect of an Airbnb listing. The reason is probably that people don't like writing about themselves. However, it can […]
February 14, 2020
From Puerto Rico to Cartagena, I've met some of the world's top short-term rental operators at STR Legends. These operators run 7-figure businesses with anywhere from […]
February 7, 2020
Airbnb photo captions are often overlooked by Airbnb hosts. But they shouldn't be. They're your listing's prime real estate, because the first thing your future potential guests […]
February 4, 2020
Whether you own or rent an apartment, there's a question I get asked often: can you Airbnb an apartment? For many apartment owners, Airbnb can be […]
January 31, 2020
Do you rent your property? Are you thinking about hosting on Airbnb? A lot of people want to start Airbnb hosting as a side hustle, but […]
January 28, 2020
As we enter a new decade, I wanted to reflect upon how the short-term rental industry has evolved. I will discuss current Airbnb industry trends and […]
January 16, 2020
One of the most important things to automate in your short-term rental business is your Airbnb pricing. Maybe you've already decided you want to automate your […]
January 14, 2020
Pricing your place is one of the most important decisions you make as a host. It’s also one of the most complex decisions you will make. […]
January 14, 2020
Today we're going to talk about 6 hospitality email marketing strategies to use to dramatically increase your bookings. The short-term rental market is becoming more and […]
December 17, 2019
Depending on your location, you might be competing against thousands of other Airbnb hosts for the same guests. It can be difficult figuring out a way […]
December 13, 2019
In this article, I'm taking a look at two different property management software: Smartbnb vs iGMS. I've tried both of them, and I'm going to talk about […]
February 21, 2020
Do you have dreams of investing in a short-term rental (STR) property but don’t know your financing options? Opportunities beyond the traditional bank loan DO exist […]
February 6, 2020
When you’re just starting out on Airbnb, it makes sense to keep all of your listings under one account. But as you scale a short-term rental […]
January 31, 2020
“2020 is going to be the year of the professional host, regardless if you’re running one unit or if you’re somebody that’s trying to hit a […]
January 23, 2020
Standing out in crowded STR markets can be difficult. With new rental properties cropping up in desirable locations every day, developing a brand for your STR […]
January 17, 2020
It’s never fun to think about worst case scenarios. But for Airbnb hosts, it’s important to have an idea of what you might do should the […]
January 10, 2020
Airbnb Superhost Rebecca Cramer lives by the philosophy that it’s better to regret something that you’ve tried than to regret something that you didn’t try at […]
December 26, 2019
What’s the most important part of a short-term rental (STR) listing? Most hosts focus on the space itself, making it a point to have beautiful photographs […]
December 21, 2019
Though home-sharing and hospitality is nothing new—we’ve been sharing our spaces since Prehistoric times—the industry has evolved a great deal in the last decade. And the […]
December 12, 2019
More than 500 million people have stayed in an Airbnb since its inception in 2008. And a mind-boggling 350 people check into an Airbnb every minute. […]
December 4, 2019
You’ve probably heard of the mother-in-law apartment, a small suite on the same lot as a single-family home, where an in-law (or other family member) can […]
November 30, 2019
Between HomeAway and Airbnb, there are 3,155 cabins in Pigeon Forge, a popular Tennessee tourist destination near Dollywood. To book up, you have to STAND OUT. […]
November 21, 2019
Wish you could create space in your life to explore new things? To spend more time on creative interests or pursue the hobbies you love? Shawn […]