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Airbnb Host-Only Fee | What to Know about the 15% Host Fee

Airbnb implemented a new service charge structure in December 2020, giving some short-term rental hosts two options. The...

Vrbo Reviews Policy | How to Remove Reviews on Vrbo

The vast majority of travelers will check reviews before making the decision to book, so getting good reviews consistent...

How to Make a Book Direct Website with WIX

Like every vacation rental business, attracting customers and standing out requires a professional website that allows p...

Airbnb Travel Insurance for Guests | What it is and How it Works

Traveling opens doors to new experiences and cultures, but unexpected events can disrupt even the best-laid plans. Trip ...

Why Are Vacation Rentals Good For Your Community?

Vacation rentals and Airbnb are continuously being slammed in many cities around the world, turning long-term homes into...

The Best Airbnb Markets in California

With its iconic landscapes, world-class cultural attractions and enviable climate, California is a premier destination ...

A Complete Guide to Airbnb Finances | Everything You Need to Know!

Finances are a significant and important part of owning and running an Airbnb vacation rental. It is also, for most peop...

Airbnb Tips to Prepare for the Slow Season | Practical Advice for Hosts

What happens when your Airbnb bookings slow down? It is easy to become worried about your Airbnb's profitability when ...

Airbnb Rules in Memphis

If you are considering starting a short-term rental property, you should understand Memphis Airbnb and Short-Term Rental...

How to Get More Reviews on Airbnb?

Acquiring Airbnb guest reviews is crucial to building your vacation rental business' credibility as an Airbnb host. In o...

Airbnb Rules in Tennessee | Airbnb Laws, Taxes, and Regulations

In different markets, short-term rentals make for incredibly versatile investments. Renting out your vacation rental pro...

How to Grow Direct Bookings with Web3

Web3 is a term that you may have heard about online, but what actually is it and what does it have to do with direct boo...

20 Best Short Term Rental Courses for Owners, Hosts, and Property Managers

Although there are no formal qualifications required to become a vacation rental host or property manager, success requi...

How to Build Your Vacation Rental Team | A Complete Guide

Having a solid coterie of staff is crucial to ensure the smooth running of your Airbnb short term rental business and ma...

Airbnb Rental Arbitrage in Joshua Tree | What You Need to Know

Joshua Tree is best known for being an artist and artisan community as well as a spiritual and alternative healing retre...

10 Best Airbnb Markets in Wales

Its rugged coastline, mountainous National Parks, colourful market towns, award-winning beaches, historic castles, and o...

What is an Aparthotel?

Decades ago, hotels were considered the sole option as accommodation for travelers. Today, travelers have many different...

How to Improve the Curb Appeal of Your Airbnb Property | Top 9 Tips

When it comes to your Airbnb property, what's on the outside is equally important as what's on the inside. If your listi...

Everything to Know About the Airbnb Search Algorithm

Airbnb’s search ranking algorithm is the process by which potential guests are shown listings that best match the search...

Everything you Need to Know About Airbnb in Bradford

There are a few things that Airbnb hosts all over the world are expected to know. Others are local to the nation, the st...

How to Welcome Vacation Rental Guests | Top 15 Tips

Competition in the vacation rental market is increasing, but so is demand. Working in a healthy and competitive industry...

Best Airbnb Markets to Invest in Panama

Are you interested in investing in Airbnb but are unsure of where to begin? Consider an Airbnb in Panama. We will go thr...

What Are the Differences Between a Channel Manager and PMS?

Amidst the plethora of tools out there, Property Management Systems (PMS) and Channel Manager are two big players. They ...

10 Best Airbnb Markets in Texas

Texas, the second-largest state in the US by both population and land area, offers real estate investors a huge selectio...

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