Short term rental tips

As you may have noticed throughout your short-term rental career, some properties include an amenity fee in their total cost. But what is an amenity fee? For guests, it’s a fee that is used to cover an additional experience that the property may provide. For hosts, the amenity fee helps cover the little extra perks […]

As with any industry, it’s important to stay informed. As a short-term rental host, this is particularly important. Rules, trends, policies, and guest needs are always changing. One of the easiest ways to stay on top of what’s going on across this industry is the Airbnb Newsroom. This post will break down everything you need

When a guest arrives at your property, the last thing they want to walk into is a home that hasn’t been cleaned. There really isn’t anything quite as icky as that. While every turnover will require a cleaning, you’ll want to ensure that you’re following a deep clean checklist every so often. This post will

Starting a short-term rental business is one of the most exciting new endeavors to take on. However, like any new adventure, there are costs you need to be aware of. While there are many obvious Airbnb startup costs, there are quite a few that might slip your mind if not for this article. This post

As a host, it’s no secret that how your payments are processed plays a big role in running your business. Have you found yourself wondering, “Does Airbnb take PayPal?” You’re not alone in that question, and the short answer is yes, but it depends on a few specifics. This blog post will cover everything you

Almost all locations require hosts to get some type of Airbnb license. It’s important to have a strong understanding of these requirements and what the Airbnb license rules and regulations are in your area. This blog post will give you a general overview of what Airbnb licenses are. Host Tools provides an automated, unified calendar

One of the most important first steps of starting a new business (and frankly, one of the most fun) is coming up with a name. When you’re launching a short-term rental project, an Airbnb business name is just as important as any other industry. A name for your business helps you establish who you are

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