Michael Hyun
How to make your Airbnb SUPER unique?
Hi all,I used to have a STR in JT and one thing that I realized is that travelers are looking for EXPERIENCES and UNIQUE, INSTAGRAMMABLE highlights when looking for an Airbnb. I want to know what are some of the MOST ...
Sean Wilt
AirBnb "Family Collection" thoughts? Successes?
We just qualified for AirBnb's "Family Collection" which is supposed to feature our property for those seeking "family friendly" properties. AirBnb does have a button on their filters for trip "type" to where you can...
Mindy Jensen
How Do You Deck Out Your Short Term Rental?
I'm staying at an AirBnB in San Diego. I chose it for the location, just a few blocks from the beach.It's newly renovated and looks nice. Fresh paint, very clean, comfy beds and couch.But there are no decorations. The...
Mindy Jensen
VRBO Host cancelled stay because he forgot to raise rates
A friend made a reservation on VRBO for Thanksgiving. The host had a 5-day minimum set and non-holiday pricing in place. (Friend didn't realize it was non-holiday pricing.)Host sends friend a cancellation notice, and ...
Wendy Schultz
Hardest Lessons Learned from Short Term Rentals
What have been your hardest lessons learned in short term rentals? I'd be curious to hear the experiences that others have had. I'd say my hardest lesson learned is overestimating how quickly a new property will reach...
Dustin Sanders
Inlfation, Gas Prices, & Increased Travel Expenses
Has inflation, increased gas prices, and overall travel expenses impacted your bookings or future bookings?
Lee L.
failing, failing miserably
STR in the Mount Snow VT area, I just started this fall, it is a family owned house. We are entering the peak rental season and so far I only have 2 bookings. If I can't increase the bookings enough to cover the expen...
Scott V.
Remote management of vacation rental - tips?
So my plan is to remotely manage a few vacation rentals I currently own. Trying to set them up to be as "hands off" as possible. I have local resources to help out if needed, but trying to minimize calling on them. I'...
Kadeidra Honey-Brooks
STR Neighbor Complaints
Anyone have advice on what to do about an STR neighbor who hates us? We just purchased our first property and the people across the street keep complaining to Airbnb about everything we do. My rental is in a residenti...
Mark Futalan
Air bnb/home away payments
Hi BP,
I’m in the process of setting up my STR listing for my first VR in the Coachella Valley. Just curious, are the payments received from bookings instantaneous? Do you receive the funds when booked or is it held ...