Short term rental tips

If you’re just diving into short-term rental hosting, you may think the only platform around is Airbnb. Wrong! There are plenty of other platforms you should be looking at to list your rental on. Remember, the more places your rental is listed on, the more eyes on it. This guide will take a look at […]

Houston is a huge, bustling, and all-out amazing city. As such, it can be hard to know where to begin when renting out an Airbnb in Houston, TX. To help, we’ve curated a guide of some of the best neighborhoods in Houston for operating an Airbnb. Host Tools provides an automated, unified calendar for short-term

Have you ever considered Portland, Oregon, as a place to begin your short-term rental business? If you haven’t, you really should. The City of Roses is known for its access to nature, lively cultural scene, and some delicious eats. Of course, you’ll want to zero in on the best neighborhoods for  Portland, Oregon Airbnbs. This

If you’re hosting a short-term rental in Europe, it’s likely you’ve encountered something known as the” Value-Added Tax”. It’s often referred to as the “VAT”. Not a lot of hosts fully understand what the VAT actually is and whether or not it applies to them. Not to worry! This post breaks down what you need

As any good host knows, cleanliness is the key to five-star reviews. When every nook and cranny of your home is sparkling clean, guests can rest assured that you’ve paid attention to the details. However, how you accomplish this task is no small matter. Not all cleaning products are created equal. To help you get

As a host, you know that a variety of expenses can pop up here and there. One of those expenses is Airbnb management fees. If you’re a host who is ready to outsource their responsibilities and take their time back, this post will break down everything you need to consider when hiring an outside management

As a host, an important item to consider is what is reasonable wear and tear on a short-term rental. You need to define what reasonable wear and tear is to both protect your investment and maintain a positive relationship with your guests. Basically, wear and tear is the unavoidable deterioration of your property as time

If you’re a short-term rental host, you know this industry takes guts. It’s so much more than setting up a listing online and scheduling a few cleanings between guests. The art of hosting includes everything from top-notch communication to the tiny, personalized details of a welcome book. Whether you’re a brand-new host or just looking

While cleanliness is one of the most (if not the most) important aspects of running a short-term rental, there is a whole lot more to it than just that. You’re going to need to keep your property stocked with a few items that may be traditionally considered “niceties” but in this day and age are

We all know that running a successful short-term rental business comes with its own set of challenges. This is especially true when learning to manage multiple properties, cleaning schedules, and pricing strategies. We’re here to remind you how Host Tools simplifies property management and helps hosts earn as much as possible by keeping their booking