Hello.  Today, VRBO started collecting all taxes for my area (Collier County, FL which is 12% in total).  I received a booking and see that they are taking their fee off of the entire booking including taxes (for refe...

I have been asking for photo ID, it's written in House Rules, listing, everywhere... and when they refuse, I let them cancel within 24 hours with no penalty.In a recent case, the guest complained to Airbnb, who backed...

Our first nightmare guest.  Airbnb Guest privately emailed my wife after she thanked them for staying with us, we learned a new cleaning employee apparently did not do a good job upon their checkin.My wife replied and...

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For people completely new to thisThree seem obvious, purchase property (and ensure staged with furniture, kitchenware, etc, all ready to go), contract with cleaners. list property on platformsWhat are next steps?do yo...

Not a day goes by when a vacation rental investor does not ask: "How accurate are AirDNA rentalizer estimates and projections for short term vacation rentals?" The simple answer is highly accurate..A recent CBRE repor...

I have an older 1920's duplex, and the outside looks just ok, but not great.  Is it necessary to include photos of the exterior of the property for Airbnb?  Or can I get away with zero exterior photos? 

Hi everyone!My parents have an unfinished room above their garage that is being used as storage right now,  and it is an absolute complete waste of space. I'm trying to convince my dad to let me and my brother pitch i...

I bought a new home in Grove Park with the intention of doing a basement conversion ADU and renting out the space traditionally. Now I'm thinking about converting it into an AirBnb instead to maximize my profits. Howe...

Attempting to run the numbers for a short term rental of my Airstream at a fixed location (permanently connected to utilities at a lot). It's relatively easy to determine the nightly rate - AirBnB has a camper rental ...