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12 September 2024 | 17 replies
For new hosts looking for ideas, here are some rank boosting tips!
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13 September 2024 | 6 replies
Your support is greatly appreciated, and I look forward to building a wonderful community of hosts and guests in the Blue Ridge, GA area.Thank you for your time and assistance!
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14 September 2024 | 12 replies
Thanks Dean, truly enjoy your Youtube Channel that you host with Douglas Skipworth.
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20 September 2024 | 114 replies
When I was self-managing, I used Guesty for Hosts ($528 per year or $44/month).
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12 September 2024 | 6 replies
I think some hosts get too comfortable with bigger companies, and their ratings suffer.
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12 September 2024 | 6 replies
I have a call this week to explore this option for hosts and see how PMSs can make this transition easier.I am in the process of creating a direct booking site and wanted to make sure I was using the best PMS system for me.
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16 September 2024 | 28 replies
He will be one of the Midwestern Real Estate Networking Summit speakers hosted by Brie Schmidt (BP Podcast 078 and 132) on May 11-12, 2018.
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13 September 2024 | 11 replies
Hope this helps everyone.Proper InsuranceProper Insurance is a leader in the vacation rental insurance space, offering policies in all 50 states.SafelySafely provides dedicated vacation rental insurance with additional services like guest and home background checks.CBIZCBIZ is known for its comprehensive vacation rental insurance solutions for both everyday hosts and larger-scale property managers.Rental GuardianRental Guardian offers flexible plans tailored to hosts' budgets, including options for international properties.InsuraGuestInsuraGuest provides specialized coverage for vacation rental properties, including accidental in-room property damage and theft protection.Red Sky Travel InsuranceRed Sky offers insurance products specifically designed for managed vacation rental companies, with packages tailored to different destination types.
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11 September 2024 | 21 replies
One was about VRBO sunsetting their subscription service to new hosts and the other was about them using rate consistency in their rating algorithm.
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11 September 2024 | 7 replies
You can also talk to hosts in local Facebook groups in areas you are interested in.2.