Start as a co-host and work under a vacation rental management company in the area to learn the ropes.

- Anthony Get connected with the CTREIA community, as well as other local meet up hosts @Brandon Rush, @Stephanie Cabral, and a great PM to know in state is @Samuel Eddinger

I cannot fathom having a MTR that required the family we are hosting to setup their own utilities. 

I'm actually hosting a free cold calling challenge in January actually!

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

Most hosts have a closet where they store extra supplies, so yes it's very important o have a locked supply closet.Hope this helps!

Stay consistent with follow-ups, sharing updates on new opportunities.Pro Tip: Host a webinar or in-person event to connect with potential lenders and answer their questions.Why It Works:Credibility and transparency make lenders more comfortable investing in your deals.What Do You Think?

Use tools like:Airbnb Analytics: Monitor impressions, clicks, and overall CTR.IntelliHost: Analyze your listing for category placement and CTR improvements.RankBreeze: Track your listing's performance and ranking changes.You can also A/B test your photos by rotating lead images or running Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram) or Google Ads to measure which photo drives the most engagement.The Airbnb algorithm is continuously evolving and every host should pay attention as new features are rolled out. 

The key difference, though, was he spent months carefully getting to know the local architecs, reputable builders, and even a couple of niche design firms that specialize in modern builds for mid- to high-end buyers.

Too bad other hosts don't consider the new expectations we're receiving not only from guests but also OTA sites.