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The Coronavirus has people scared. Though the perceived risk is much higher than the actual threat of contracting COVID-19, many would-be Airbnb guests are cancelling their travel plans. What does that mean for us as STR rental hosts? And what can we do to keep our businesses going in this difficult time? Today, I’m addressing the Coronavirus and its impact on STR hosts, discussing the markets mos...

What is the SOUL of your short-term rental (STR) business? What do you believe in? And how do you want to impact other’s lives? Whether you have one Airbnb listing or one thousand, defining your core values (and aligning your actions with those ideals) can help you attract the right people and build a business you can be proud of. Eric Moeller is the founder of Cohost Mastery and my partner in cre...

Do you have dreams of investing in a short-term rental (STR) property but don’t know your financing options? Opportunities beyond the traditional bank loan DO exist to help investors like you start building or expand your portfolio of vacation rentals. Adam Windham is the Cofounder and COO of Host Financial , a firm that provides alternative financing and creative capital solutions for STR investo...

“2020 is going to be the year of the professional host, regardless if you’re running one unit or if you’re somebody that’s trying to hit a hundred or a thousand units. All of it, the standards need to be world-class at this point. We have to truly treat even one unit as a real business.” Eric Moeller is the creator of Cohost Mastery and the cofounder STR Legends Live . Today, Eric and I sit down t...

“2020 is going to be the year of the professional host, regardless if you’re running one unit or if you’re somebody that’s trying to hit a hundred or a thousand units. All of it, the standards need to be world-class at this point. We have to truly treat even one unit as a real business.” Eric Moeller is the creator of Cohost Mastery and the cofounder STR Legends Live . Today, Eric and I sit down t...

Standing out in crowded STR markets can be difficult. With new rental properties cropping up in desirable locations every day, developing a brand for your STR business is key to long-term success in a short-term market. Branding is one of the best ways to beat out competition. Airbnb Superhost, model, and musician Sharon Middendorf founded GO-Cottage , an STR business in Lake Placid, New York. Lon...

It’s never fun to think about worst case scenarios. But for Airbnb hosts, it’s important to have an idea of what you might do should the worst happen. And there are few things worse that having a natural disaster hit your STR. Peter Counsell is the Superhost behind Clyde River Cottage , a STR in Nelligen, New South Wales, with its own private jetty on the river. Peter also coaches new hosts on get...

Airbnb Superhost Rebecca Cramer lives by the philosophy that it’s better to regret something that you’ve tried than to regret something that you didn’t try at all. And that attitude has served her well, inspiring Rebecca to invest in short-term rental (STR) properties in highly competitive markets and absolutely crush it—proving that big risk, when done right, can reap big rewards. Rebecca is the...

What’s the most important part of a short-term rental (STR) listing? Most hosts focus on the space itself, making it a point to have beautiful photographs that make the property look as attractive as possible. But it’s just as important to communicate who YOU are through the Airbnb listing, creating a very positive first impression so that guests feel comfortable booking with you. But what does th...

Though home-sharing and hospitality is nothing new—we’ve been sharing our spaces since Prehistoric times—the industry has evolved a great deal in the last decade. And the short-term rental (STR) space will continue to grow and change in the years to come. So, what current trends are likely to continue in 2020? And how can we grow as hosts to stay competitive in the decade to come? Simon Lehmann is...

More than 500 million people have stayed in an Airbnb since its inception in 2008. And a mind-boggling 350 people check into an Airbnb every minute. So, what makes the short-term rental (STR) platform so successful? And what do the best hosts do to deliver an exceptional experience that makes every guest feel welcome? Joseph Michelli is the New York Times bestselling author of several books about...

You’ve probably heard of the mother-in-law apartment, a small suite on the same lot as a single-family home, where an in-law (or other family member) can live while maintaining their own privacy and independence. But what if you want to list an in-law property on Airbnb? Is it wise to list two units on the same lot as short-term rentals (STR)? Or is there a better way? Kyle Stanley is an avid real...

Between HomeAway and Airbnb, there are 3,155 cabins in Pigeon Forge, a popular Tennessee tourist destination near Dollywood. To book up, you have to STAND OUT. But how? How do you create a pattern interrupt among all the rustic spaces decked out with plaid comforters and bear figurines? One strategy is to theme your space, surprising potential guests with something they’ve never seen before. Jeff...

Wish you could create space in your life to explore new things? To spend more time on creative interests or pursue the hobbies you love? Shawn Laidlaw is leveraging Airbnb to do just that, investing in a short-term rental (STR) business in Mexico that gives him the time freedom to live life on his own terms. Shawn Laidlaw is an investor and STR host in Villas de Cerritos Beach near El Pescadero. H...

Does your Airbnb have the delight factor? The most successful short-term rental (STR) hosts surprise their guests with unique hospitality experiences. They leverage the playful headspace we’re in when we travel to create quirky spaces that keep people coming back. Amy Gilbert is the creator of Givingtree Hospitality , an STR property management firm out of Blue Mountain, Canada. An Airbnb host sin...

As the short-term rental (STR) space gets more and more competitive, hosts are looking to promote their listings beyond Airbnb. Joshua Hittinger leverages Instagram to generate buzz around his vacation rental and engage with potential guests. So, how can YOU use social media to market your listing? Joshua is a new Airbnb host in northwest Arkansas. He and his wife relocated to the area near the Oz...

Think you need to operate in a major metropolitan area to run a successful short-term rental (STR) business? Think again! As STR hosts in larger cities are faced with more and more competition and mounting regulations, Airbnb property managers in small towns are thriving. So, how do you identify a small community with BIG potential in the STR market? Christian Gissing is the CEO of True North Prop...

In under three years, Julie George went from listing her one-bedroom apartment on Airbnb to running a successful property management company that turned over $5.5M. So, how did Julie scale from one to 130 units in 19 months? And how can you follow in her footsteps to become a million-dollar host? Julie George is the founder of Host My Home , Queensland’s top short-term rental (STR) property manage...

If you’re an Airbnb entrepreneur looking to start or scale a property management business, you need leads! So, what is the best way to find property owners who might be interested in the STR model? Randy Zimnoch is the cofounder and broker-owner of Realty National , an investor-friendly, boutique-style brokerage based in San Diego, California. With more than 13 years of experience in real estate,...