There is a good one in the Stamford area hosted by Brandon Chisholm.  

You can find a lot of meetings on the MAREI calendar, both MAREI's meetings, local landlord group meetings and a few other meetings hosted by our members. 

Some hosts also accept bank transfers, but you’ll want to ensure payments clear well in advance of their stay.

After several calls with some of the larger PMS providers, where I really took the time to dive into their products and compare features, pricing, and more, we've decided to go with Hostfully.

I also suggest introducing yourself to the host and setting up a Zoom or coffee - there is zero doubt they will be a great source of information for you.What are some of your very specific goals for 2025?

My sister and I founded Abideaway to help short term rental hosts increase their profitability and guest experience through interior design, mural painting, and digital branding—in essence, a suite of creative services to set them apart :) We work nationwide and would be happy to help wherever you land.Would love to chat with you to learn more about your direction and see how we can assist.

It does really eat into your revenue, but if you're convinced you can't manage it yourself from a distance, you will need either a PM or a co-host.

Offer a great first-stay experience with thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and clear communication to earn those initial positive reviews.For Big Bear’s rules, stay on top of local ordinances—maybe even connect with other hosts for advice.

Quote from @Joel Oh: From my experience, Aircover never failed to cover any damage.Ah well there's your problem....If you read similar threads on this very Forum, you'll see that most host's experience with AirBnB are the opposite.

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