I'd love to hear from folks about what they think of Airbnb and it's use for STRs. As an avid user of Airbnb over the years, when it started, it was viewed as this amazing alternative to hotels that offered a very com...

Does occupancy rate matter? Yes or no? I'd rather be 50% occupied, but pull in $500/night, rather than be 100% occupied at $250/night. Curious to hear your thoughts? 

For the six months or so I was stuck. I had saved enough for a five percent down payment for many of the properties I looked at, but because I already owned a property with an FHA loan, I needed to save at least fifte...

Hey all--I know I've been MIA from the MTR forums; I had to take a few minutes to pop out some twins, and my free time is pretty limited because of said twins. But I did finally finish rehabbing and furnishing my firs...

Question for experienced STR hosts: If you are a super-host on airbnb and a Premier Partner on VRBO, you certainly hate 4 star reviews like me. When there is an issue, you proactively communicate with the guest to avo...

Now that I have Airbnb and VRBO traction on multiple vacation properties I would like to explore creating a direct booking website for family, friends, and repeat guests to book without all the platform fees.What are ...

I purchased my first reno and now have it listed as a vacation rental. I have it rented about 50% of the weekends to couples who come to use trails or go sight seeing, my family uses it when I do not have renters. Not...

Guest Communication Tips: Making Your Airbnb Experience SmoothEffective communication is key to great Airbnb hosting. Here are some simple tips to help you communicate better with your guests:
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Hello!It seems like lately every AirBNB booking request I get also comes with a message asking for a direct booking discount.  I only have 1 property at the moment and have not invested in a direct booking site.  I ha...

Hi, fellow investors
I have been an investor for 4 years and recently I purchased my first airbnb condo unit. I feel a little scared but at the same time excited, as I have been wanting to try this model for a while ...