Achieving Peak Performance: Maximizing Occupancy Rates on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Beyond As a host, your ultimate goal is to maximize your occupancy rates and earn as much money as possible. While there are no surefire ways to guarantee a full calendar, there are a number of things you can do...
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Leveraging Social Media to Promote Your Vacation Rental Social media is a powerful tool for vacation rental owners to reach new customers, build relationships with existing guests, and boost bookings. By using social media effectively, you can increase awareness of your property, attract more visitors, and drive direct bookings. How...
Boosting Your Short-Term Rental Revenue with Upselling Short-term rentals (STRs) are a popular way to generate income from your property. But did you know that you can boost your revenue even further by upselling? Upselling is the process of selling a customer a higher-priced product or service than they initially...
Technology Trends Shaping the Future of Airbnb and VRBO The vacation rental market is booming. In 2021, Airbnb reported that it had hosted over 150 million guests, and VRBO reported that it had over 5 million listings. This growth is being driven by a number of factors, including the rise...
Building a Profitable Short-Term Rental Business The short-term rental market is booming. In 2021, Airbnb hosts earned over \$110 billion in revenue. And with the rise of remote work, more and more people are looking for short-term rentals as a way to travel and work from anywhere. If you’re thinking...
Design Tips for Making Your Airbnb Stand Out Airbnb is a popular platform for people to list and rent out their homes to travelers. If you’re an Airbnb host, you want to make sure your listing stands out from the competition so that you can get more bookings. One of...
Investment Property Management in the Short-Term Rental Market The short-term rental market is booming, with Airbnb and other platforms making it easier than ever for people to rent out their homes or apartments on a short-term basis. This has created a number of opportunities for investors who are looking to...
What steps should I take to protect the property from potential damage or misuse by guests? As a landlord, it is important to take steps to protect your property from potential damage or misuse by guests. By following these tips, you can help to ensure that your investment is safe...
How to Effectively Communicate and Enforce House Rules Without Impacting the Guest Experience Negatively As a host, it’s important to have clear and concise house rules in place to ensure that your guests have a positive experience. However, it can be tricky to communicate and enforce these rules without coming...
What measures can I take to minimize wear and tear on the property while accommodating guest needs? As a property owner, you want to make sure that your property is in good condition and that your guests have a positive experience. However, it can be difficult to balance the need...
What’s the importance of the response rate on VRBO and how can it be improved? The response rate on VRBO is a key factor in determining your listing’s visibility and success. A high response rate shows potential guests that you are a responsive and reliable host, while a low response...
What are the best practices for handling difficult guests on VRBO? As a vacation rental owner, you’re likely to encounter your fair share of difficult guests. It’s important to be prepared for these situations so that you can handle them in a professional and effective manner. Here are some tips...