First STR Questions

[Chris Bluem]

Hi BP!

We went live with our first two properties yesterday and have bookings in November already. Excited to start on this journey!

I had a few questions.

1) I have seen post about lease agreements, and how some host send a lease agreement to every guest to sign. Why is that? Is it required or does it just give you better rights? If you do it, how have you automated the process?

2) automated messaging. I’ve read a lot about automated messaging, but curious what your cadence/messaging is if you would not mind sharing here or privately? I have outlined the following and want to make sure I am not missing anything. Booking, check in (2 days before check in), follow up (24 hrs after), check out / thank you / review (day of checkout)

3) cleaners list. I have put a primarily list together but want to see if you all mind sharing as I’m sure I am missing a chunk of items

4) min stay. Do you change your min stay during the week (say normally 3 nights, but Monday - We’d you make it 2 nights to try and fill up the calendar)

Thanks in advance!