The End of Easy Money and the Potential Unraveling of Silicon Valley’s Business Model Okay, let’s talk about housing. More specifically, let’s talk about how it feels like older generations are building a giant, expensive pillow fort and telling millennials and Gen Z to go find a tree to sleep...
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Vrbo Cracks Down: New Policies Put Guests First and Hosts on Notice Planning a vacay? Vrbo gets it. You’re daydreaming about that beachfront condo, that cozy cabin in the woods, that swanky city loft…you get the picture. But what happens when your dream trip turns into a booking nightmare because...
Mark Hartwig’s Vrbo Nightmare: A Cautionary Tale of Customer Service and Shifting Loyalties Imagine this: You’ve booked the perfect Montreal apartment for a long-awaited vacation. You’re daydreaming about croissants, cobblestone streets, and exploring a new city. But when you arrive, your dream turns into a nightmare. Instead of charming, you...
Luke Richardson: From Newcomer to Top Airbnb Host in Oklahoma City Oklahoma City’s rental market just got a whole lot more interesting. In a whirlwind six months, Luke Richardson has gone from newbie Airbnb host to the top dog in the Sooner State, snagging the coveted title of “Top New...
Short-Term Rental Market Saturation: A Phoenix Case Study The Arizona sun streams through the window, catching the prism hanging in the corner just right, sending rainbows dancing across the spotless white walls. Wendy Doris adjusts a throw pillow on the couch, smoothing out the hand-stitched fabric one last time. It’s...
Running a Successful Airbnb Business in Airbnb has, like, totally changed the game for short-term rentals, ya know? It’s not just for backpackers crashing on couches anymore! It’s a legit alternative to stuffy hotels, and savvy hosts are cashing in. This guide’s gonna break down how to absolutely crush it...
Vrbo Hidden Fees: A Deeper Dive into Jesse Martin’s Viral TikTok It’s officially , and while most of us are busy trying to manifest those New Year’s resolutions (anyone else aiming for “actually go to the gym”?), comedian Jesse Martin (@jsmartinlive) is over on TikTok, unintentionally sparking a revolution. No,...
Is the Golden Age of Short-Term Rentals Coming to an End? Remember when everyone and their cousin were snatching up properties to list on Airbnb? Yeah, good times. Fast forward to Summer ’24, and the short-term rental market is looking a little less “beach paradise” and a little more “shipwreck...
Port St. John Halloween Bash Goes Bonkers, Leaving Homeowner in the Lurch Imagine this: you’re a homeowner in sunny Florida, renting out your place on VRBO to make a little extra cash. You think you’ve found the perfect guests – a couple of young folks claiming to be visiting their...
Turning Your Second Home into a Vacation Rental: A Comprehensive Guide So, you’ve got this awesome second home, right? Maybe it’s a cozy cabin in the woods or a beachfront condo with killer sunsets. But here’s the thing – it’s sitting empty most of the year, just gathering dust bunnies...
Airbnb vs. Vrbo: A Guide for Hosts to Maximize Rental Income Want to turn that spare room into a cash cow or become a full-blown vacation rental tycoon? The sharing economy is like, totally booming, making it easier than ever to rake in some sweet, sweet passive income by renting...