We’ve talked at length in recent weeks about the opportunity to take over old-school vacation rental businesses and improve the guest experience. But how, exactly, does a traditional short-term rental business operate? What upgrades can you implement right away to...
Just two months ago, Eric and I bought an existing vacation rental business in Idyllwild, California, with the intention of renovating the existing units and building 10 to 15 new cabins on the property. This acquisition is our first step in building a hospitality...
In the aftermath of the pandemic, a growing number of corporate workers are thinking about leaving their jobs to make room for what’s most important to them. And for those who already manage one or two units on Airbnb, building a short-term rental business seems like...
When Eric and I started building an Airbnb business together, our hiring process was entirely arbitrary. We would recognize the fact that we needed help, reach out to our network and then hire the first person available. We didn’t have clear expectations around what...
Craig Westaway took over the management of a luxury short-term rental property on July 1, 2020. And in one month, he made more than the previous operator did in all of 2019. So, what did Craig’s team do differently than the traditional manager? How did he optimize the...
Short-term rental hosts asked… And this week, Airbnb delivered, announcing 50-plus upgrades to the platform in its 2021 Winter Release. So, what are the most important updates? And how do they impact you and your STR business? On this episode of Get Paid for...
