Short term rental tips

The devil’s in the details. That rings particularly true with margin killers in vacation rental task management. We often focus on the big picture. How much money are we bringing in, and how much is going out on the big expenses? However, it’s the little things that add up quickly. And it’s not just money, but also […]

You may have noticed run clubs popping up all over the country, or everyone talking about their protein goals for lifting in the gym. Lately, people are on their health game. As a result, they don’t want to mess up their training plan when traveling. Whether it’s a quick business trip or an extended stay,

If you’re new to the short-term rental industry, there may be some words you’ve heard thrown around that you just aren’t familiar with yet. Do not fear! We’ve compiled many (if not all) of the terms related to short-term rentals you may hear as you set out to start your new venture. Save this post

As a short-term rental host, you may be considering hiring a property manager. However, if you’ve never worked with one before, you might not be entirely sure of the going rates for the different services they offer. This blog post will explore the different services property managers may offer and how much they typically cost.

If you have’t already, you’re sure to encounter a guest inquiring about bringing their emotional support animal (ESA). This blog post will break down what exactly the Airbnb ESA policy is and what that means for your short-term rental business. Host Tools provides an automated, unified calendar for short-term rental hosts, allowing you to seamlessly

It’s that time of year: we’re looking at the books, trying to find all of our deductions, and putting together everything we collected from the las year. Yep, it’s tax season. While nobody likes doing their taxes, it’s important we stay on top of this necessary part of running a short-term rental business. This brief

It’s no secret that Booking.com is one of the giants of the short-term rental market. With more than 400 million monthly visitors, Booking is a titan of the industry. What does that mean for short-term rental hosts like yourself? As with anything, there are benefits and challenges. This blog post will cover the specific Booking.com

As a host, there are seemingly endless tasks that need to get done between every booking. When you’ve been in the industry for a few years, you begin to get these items on autopilot. This is particularly true if you’re working with a property management software like Host Tools that can automate much of your

New year, new you, right? That seems to be the motto of everyone at the start of the new year. With a new season upon us, it’s time to strive for consistency rather than perfection (although perfection is great when we can achieve it). If you haven’t quite written down that New Year’s resolution, let

The art of communication is one of the most important elements of running any type of business. The short-term rental industry is no exception. Often, the very first point of contact between a host and a guest is the Airbnb pre-booking message. There’s an art to this, and it’s well-worth exploring. This blog post explores