We have a Strict cancellation policy but guests are asking for full refunds due to events that are cancelled in the area. We are not in a region of the US that Airbnb recognizes in the extenuating circumstance guideli...

Hey longtime STR investors, I’m in the planning stages of turning a property I own into a STR. As I’ve analyzed other listings around me they all appear to have similar capacity (1-2 beds, 1-2 baths) as my own. Also, ...

Today I went to my vacation rental to finish up laundry for a turn.  When I went to the faucet to turn on the water, there was no water.  I went back to the recently-started washing machine.  Also, no water.  Immediat...

I have two busy STRs. I don’t currently have external cameras on the properties, but I’m considering adding them. I haven’t really had issues, but I want to be prudent. Do you have external cameras on your properties?

Hey fellow investors!
I hope this post finds you well. I've been in the exciting world of short-term rentals for 4 years now and have been actively exploring strategies to increase bookings for my properties. I know ...

Hi All,I was curious what others choose to set their "advance notice" settings within the Airbnb calendar. It defaults to same day, but I could see how this could cause some issues. I'm wondering if its safer to set t...

Hello.  For STR's, is it necessary to get brand name hand soap, shampoos, and toilet paper?  Or can I get the Costco brand items??

Getting things together for our first STR (long distance). What rooms/closets do you typically lock up vs leave open for guest access? Do you lock attic access, etc? We plan to make a few trips through the year which ...

For us it's not even a question. We must have a grill. Most of our competitors use charcoal grills. I use propane. It's more expensive but they're less likely to burn my house down.

Charcoal Grill

Gas Grill

or No...

I'm quite shocked (and stunned) when I see how much is taxed on to my guest. Airbnb, for their fee,  seems to tack on about 14%, then City of Seattle(lodging tax) tacks on 16%, plus another $4 per night. Then Airbnb s...