Chidvi Pemula
How do you manage/keep track of your Short Term rental properties?
I installed smart devices (Nest, Lock, Security System, Garage door openers, Blinds and others) in my property before listing it on AirBnb. I don't want tenants to go and mess with them. I prefer to give them access ...
Kyler J Sloan
Airbnb asking me to issue refund
I am curious if Airbnb has tried to compel other hosts to issue a refund in spite of your policy. Has this happened to anyone else? I had a guest who did not bring a 4WD in spite of my 4WD requirement (with chians in ...
Conner Olsen
STR tip for lower nightly rate on map view
People are always drawn to the lower nightly rate when looking at the map view. What I have found to be helpful is to artificially lower your nightly rate that shows up on the map view.I had a Wednesday free and I ha...
Garrett Brown
A very simple way to increase your ROI inside your STR
As everyone is getting for the holidays to ramp up and the new year to turn, I want to give some insight into a simple thing that me and my team have been doing to increase our ROI by about 10-15% each month. Some pe...
Leon Lee
Smart Pricing Strategy
Hi, BP STR investorsWe've recently switched things up with our pricing strategy. Essentially, we're now offering a 35% discount that's spread evenly across the nearest 14 days, starting from today. It seems working. W...
Amy Mead
Does anyone rent out the dock space at their STR?
I was thinking of a charging a dock fee if the guest brings their own boat or rents a boat locally. The dock has space for a boat and a lift for a small boat. I would like to offer this as an amenity but I want to cov...
Clint Harris
STR-Anyone also renting golf carts or EVs?
My wife and I own 14 short term rentals in Carolina Beach, NC, and we also co-own a property management company that manages another 54 listings. We’ve tried to vertically integrate and we just signed on our own line...
Conner Olsen
3 ways to increase revenue on medium-term rentals
I list one side of a duplex in North Austin on Airbnb as a medium term rental (30+ days). I found there are 3 ways to increase revenue on a medium-term rental:1. The most obvious one is increasing your nightly rate. I...
Rob Hilton
Late Check Out Fees for Short Term Rentals
Hey STR Family, We are self managing an STR in Joshua Tree, and one of the most frequent inquiries I get is late checkout requests. Especially during this time of year in JT, we have A LOT of same day turns, and I si...
Taylor Cartledge
How many bathroom towels do I need?
I'm currently furnishing a short-term rental and am curious about how many of each kind of towel I should get (Bath towel, hand towel, wash cloth, bath mat). Should I count it as per guest, or per bathroom?