Short term rental tips

If you’re thinking about becoming a short-term rental host, or if you’ve already started hosting but want to make the process smoother, read on for 10 short-term rental hosting tips and tricks! These Airbnb hacks will help make your life easier and ensure that your guests have a great experience. Host Tools provides an automated, […]

The Airbnb vs. renting debate continues heating up, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and how it changed how we live, work, and travel. Hosting short-term rentals and traditional rental options have their pros and cons, but which one is right for you? Short-term renting gives you the opportunity to make money from your home while

If you’re looking to start a short-term rental business, one of the first things you’ll need to do is obtain a certificate of occupancy. This document proves that your property is safe and meets all the necessary building codes. In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of obtaining a certificate of

Clear and concise Airbnb check-out instructions will help your guests have a smooth departure and leave your rental property in the same condition as when they arrived. This blog post will provide tips on how to write Airbnb check-out instructions that will make the process easy for everyone involved. Plus, it will teach you how

A good short term rental marketing strategy can turn lookers into bookers. The right plan of action will show you how and where to promote your vacation rental. A solid Airbnb marketing plan can  include online and offline strategies. Your  Airbnb marketing strategy will vary depending on the size, location, and type of space you

It is becoming increasingly important to travelers that they travel “green.” So much so that even Google has begun filtering flights based on how environmentally friendly they are. Short-term rentals are no exception to this trend. As a result, a growing number of guests are searching for accommodations that practice sustainability. We’ve put together a

According to a recent survey by Airbnb, providing guests with popular Airbnb amenities in your short-term rental can make or break your business strategy. Interestingly, this study found that guests find quality amenities in a short-term rental to be a more significant priority than the location or culture of the area they are staying in.

The ever-expanding world of short-term rentals is becoming more competitive each year, with over 6 million listings on Airbnb alone and growing. It has never been more important to stand out from the crowd and get your listing showing up high in the search results. However, there are some common mistakes Airbnb hosts make that

Investing in an incredible property at the right location is key to building a successful short-term rental business. However, purchasing a short-term rental can feel like a daunting task. Though there are more risks than rental arbitrage, the rewards can be even greater. This article will help you understand the basics of how to buy

When setting off on your short-term rental hosting journey, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of online resources. There are a ton to wade through, and for every solid online course, there are about 10 not so great short-term rental courses.   If you are going to take the time to learn good hospitality