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Florida Airbnb Laws & Taxes | Guide to Vacation Rental Rules
All vacation rentals located in the state of Florida are required to be licensed by the Florida Department of Business a...
Airbnb Accessible Filters | Disability Friendly Vacation Rentals
Today, Airbnb highlights 21 Accessible Filters features that make guests with disabilities find travel accommodation eas...
What Is an Airbnb Cohost? | The Airbnb Cohosting Guide
Are you a busy Airbnb host? Need a break from the daily grind?
Our goal is to help you relieve some of the load!
There...
Top 10 Tips for Vacation Rental Renovations | Airbnb Reno Guide
It is important to keep revamping and upgrading your vacation rentals to keep them attractive and relevant to your targe...
Why Hostaway should be your Vacation Rental Software of Choice
Hostaway is a great tool to upgrade, manage and automate the majority of your holiday rental business. It is perfect for...
How to Target International Business Travelers to your Airbnb
International travel has become a significant part of the economic landscape all over the world. While people have start...
Airbnb Welcome Book: How to Wow your Guests?
Being a host, our guests are our priority. It is always nice to know that we greet our guests with a warm welcome and an...
Vacation Rental Photography: The Guide to Stand out Airbnb Photos
In the vacation rental market where almost every property offers its distinct panache in an aesthetically pleasing desig...
What is Glamping? Plus Tips to Get Started!
For many people, their first traditional camping experience often becomes their last, due to insects and other creepy-cr...
How to List on Expedia | Step-by-Step Guide
Among many others, here are some key advantages of listing your property on Expedia:
- Access to millions of vacationer...
Using Social Media to Market your Airbnb
Let’s think! A vacation renter would have discovered your property at Airbnb though may not be convinced whether your pr...
Airbnb vs Homeaway | The Key Hosting Differences
Being a newcomer in any industry can get overwhelming. Hosting is no different. While you may be excited to host on you...
How to Target International Holiday Travelers to your Airbnb
The market for international travel is as diversified as it can get. With most countries finally opening up to tourism p...
Airbnb vs Booking.com | The Key Hosting Differences
Converting a part of your living space into a vacation rental is a really cool way to make some extra money especially i...
How and Why to List your Airbnb on Google My Business
Known as Google My Business, this free service lets you advertise your property on Google Search and Maps. You can see a...
How to List on Booking.com | Step-by-Step Guide
Today, Booking.com has over 28 Million listings in 226 countries worldwide and is available in 43 languages. It is one o...
How to Market Pet-Friendly Airbnb Units
As a Property Manager or Host, you probably wonder a few times a year whether or not you should convert your Airbnb Unit...
Remote Airbnb Management Tools & Tactics
Managing a short-term rental property is a handful, especially if you’re living a significant distance from said rental ...
Airbnb vs VRBO: The Key Hosting Differences
Airbnb and VRBO are among the top platforms to list your short-term vacation rentals but which reigns supreme? What are ...
How to Manage the Homeowner Relationship
The management of homeowners is one of the topics of property management that often gets neglected but it is one of the ...
How to List on Homes & Villas by Marriott
Launched in 2019, Marriott Homes & Villas is one of the newest entrants into the OTA world of vacation rentals. Homes & ...
Consolidation Within the Vacation Rental Industry and What it Means for Property Managers
The vacation rental industry is in a state of evolution. The industry has seen a fair share of consolidation, rapid grow...
5 Easy Steps to Starting an Airbnb
People all over the world have been listing their properties on Airbnb and accepting travelers looking for a unique loca...
2021 Guide to Short Term Rental Agreements, Leases, & eSignatures
Should you be protecting yourself and property with a short term rental agreement or lease?
Rental agreements are stan...
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