How Much Do Airbnb Property Managers Charge? Cost Breakdown
Property owners who start a short-term rental business may have illusions that it’s a very simple and DIY business. They think you only add an Airbnb listing, get your first guests, and make money. Those who have been in rentals for a while know it’s about juggling many things. Often, too many to juggle on […]
Las Vegas Airbnb Laws: A Complete Guide
Las Vegas may be best known for high-roller casinos, jaw-dropping shows and five-star hotels, but it’s also a hotspot for Airbnb rentals, with more than 22,000 listings*. But Las Vegas Airbnb rules can seem daunting. You need to apply for a license, check your local zoning laws, live in the rental property, get insurance, and […]
San Francisco Airbnb Laws: A Complete Guide
Did you know that the average Airbnb price per night in San Francisco is US $392*, the highest in the entire US? With occupancy rates of up to 69%**, renting your San Fran property on Airbnb can be lucrative. And yet, the California city is known for having complex short-term rental laws that could appear […]
Are Short Term Rentals Profitable? How to Make More Money
Airbnb’s host community has exceeded 5 million hosts globally who together earned over $57 billion last year. So a quick answer to the question “Are short term rentals profitable?” is yes, they are. Short term rentals can greatly contribute to your monthly budget or even turn into a full-fledged business. However, you need to manage […]
How Many Towels Is Enough? Airbnb Towel Guide
Every hotel manager and short-term rental host shares the same pain. Towels. People steal towels, ruin them, and leave bad reviews about the property when towels don’t meet their expectations. You must decide how many towels for Airbnb are enough for each guest and pick the best Airbnb towels, taking into account absorbency, durability, and […]
Is Vacation Rental Insurance Worth It? Learn What You Get
Here is a story that happens too often. A guest checks into your property, and everything goes well, until one moment they call you and threaten with a claim. They have fallen off a chair and say it’s your fault because it was broken. Now, they want you to pay all medical bills and moral […]
Is Vrbo Insurance Enough? Hosts & Owners Won’t Be Excited
By renting your property through services like Vrbo, you get a steady flow of guests and regular bookings. The platform features your property listing, connects you with potential renters, ensures secure payments, and takes care of many other essentials. It looks like you don’t have to worry about anything. But don’t get too excited and […]
Do Vrbo Scams: Phishing, smishing & vishing
We have already talked about Airbnb scams and ways to manage them in our previous article. But is the same true for Vrbo? Unfortunately, Vrbo scams also happen. Even though both platforms have different rules for dealing with fraudulent activities, none can protect you 100%. That’s why you must know what Vrbo fraud looks like […]
Spot These Red Flags & Avoid Airbnb Scams
There are many misfortunes that may happen to Airbnb hosts and property managers. People may damage your apartment, leave bad reviews, throw a party at your place, and misbehave in a bunch of other ways. But what probably worries you the most (since you are reading this article) is scams on Airbnb. Well, things happen. […]
STRs vs LTRs in the US with ex-COO Cali Bowen
I’ve helped a dozen homeowners weigh the pros and cons of running a short term vs long term rental. And, believe me, the conversation simmers down to the profitability of the investment. Hi, I’m Cali Bowen – ex-Director of Operations, overseeing all aspects of the business who managed over 130+ properties in the recent past. I […]
