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Sharing a Kitchen: How to Successfully Host a Rental with a Shared Space

Short-term rentals offer guests a unique opportunity to experience local living and, for hosts, create additional income. One challenging yet popular setup is a shared kitchen. Whether you’re hosting guests in a private room within your home or managing a multi-unit rental where guests share common areas, sharing a kitchen requires careful thought and planning […]

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The Best Knife Set for Airbnb: Essential Tools for Your Guest Kitchen

When it comes to setting up a successful kitchen, the details matter. Sure, a stylish backsplash or fancy coffee maker may impress your guests, but there’s something far more practical (and likely to be used daily): a quality knife set. However, as a host or property manager, you don’t want to overspend on luxury tools

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Airbnb Badges Every Host Should Know (And How to Earn Them)

Whether you’re a new host or a seasoned pro, earning badges on Airbnb is a way to stand out from the crowd. These badges highlight your dedication and professionalism and play a large role in attracting more guests to your property. Badges, like the coveted Airbnb Guest Favorite Badge or the Superhost Badge, offer more

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What to Know About Hosting Millennial Travelers in Short-Term Rentals

Millennials are reshaping the travel industry, and as a short-term rental host, there’s never been a better time to adapt your properties to meet their needs. With Millennials accounting for a significant amount of leisure and business travel, understanding how to provide what these younger travelers are looking for can give you a major edge

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A Host’s Guide to Vacation Rental Email Marketing

Email marketing is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal as a vacation rental owner or property manager. With a well-thought-out email strategy, you can engage guests, increase bookings, build loyalty, and ultimately grow your business — all while keeping costs low. We’ve put together this comprehensive guide to help you make the

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Forming an LLC for Airbnb Hosts

At some point in your short-term rental career, you’ve probably encountered the phrase “Limited Liability Company,” also known as an LLC. An LLC for an Airbnb is not required to run a short-term rental business, but it can offer some critical protections to hosts with it. In this post, we’ll break down what exactly an

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Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Property Manager for Your Short-Term Rental

Have you ever considered hiring a property manager to help you organize all you need to do as a busy short-term rental host? A good property manager can handle everything from responding to guest inquiries to scheduling cleanings. However, not all property managers are created equal. To ensure you’re hiring the right person for the

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OTA Travel and Short-term Rental Hosts

Online travel agencies (OTAs) have impacted the way short-term rental hosts connect with travelers. By providing a platform to list and manage properties, OTA travel services offer hosts an opportunity to reach a global audience and increase their nightly bookings. For hosts, navigating this competitive marketplace requires a blend of strategic pricing, compelling property listings,

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