Short term rental tips

When renting out your home, it’s natural to want some extra eyes on the property. Security cameras for rental properties can be easy to set up and automate, but there are a few things to consider when purchasing the right camera for your home. This post will guide you through how security cameras can help […]

Rent your home while on holiday and earn money while you’re on vacation – sounds like a dream, right? Renting out your home as a short-term rental when you’re on vacation is an effective way to earn cash. Follow these ten tips to learn how to start making an income while you’re on vacation, and

Nothing stresses out a host more than short-term rental taxes. This post is a complete guide to navigating your short-term rental taxes. We’ll cover essential tax vocabulary, how to report your income, and how automating your rental with Host Tools will leave you with nothing to worry about come tax season! Host Tools provides an

Proper Insurance and Allstate HostAdvantage® are two major providers for short-term rental insurance in the U.S. In this blog post, we will explore how the two companies stack up. We will look at:  An overview of each company  How they operate as Short-Term Rental Insurance  The Liability Protection Offered The Property Damage Coverage Offered  The Loss

Finding the right Airbnb cleaning service for your short-term rental is vital to receiving positive guest reviews and becoming an Airbnb superhost. In this post, we’ll discuss why you need to hire an Airbnb cleaning service, how to find the right service to match your property, and what questions to ask your Airbnb cleaners. Then

The single most important element of marketing your short-term rental is having good Airbnb reviews. Guests will look at reviews first (for good Airbnb review examples see below!) Was the automated self-check-in experience smooth? Were there personal touches, like a welcome  basket? Did they feel safe? When a guest has a positive experience and reviews

A last-minute booking came in for a one-night stay, and you’re expecting a routine experience. Instead, the next day, your cleaning crew arrives to find your property trashed. Beer cans are scattered on the lawn, your furniture is covered in stains, and food is sitting out. Your vacation rental was used as a party pad. You’re glad

I can’t say it enough: Airbnb photography is incredibly important. If your short-term-rental doesn’t have great photos then it won’t get booked. Period. Professional-looking photos are necessary to attract guests to your property. This blog post provides you with 8 easy tips to taking great photos so that you get more bookings on Airbnb. Host

You probably thought you were done with vocab words after high school!  As a short-term rental host, there may be lots of terms floating around that have you scratching your head. We’ve done the digging, and created a vacation rental glossary of terms that you’ll see throughout your hosting experience. Host Tools provides an automated,

Owning a short-term rental property comes with many responsibilities, including finding the right short-term rental insurance policy to protect you and your guests from unforeseen accidents and instances.  Many owners assume their current homeowner’s insurance policy carries over to their short-term rental properties for coverage. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case most of the time. Instead,