Mainely BnB Mastery

Welcome back to Mainely BnB Mastery . After a busy winter coaching high school basketball and managing our vacation rental portfolio, we're back with an important performance update for 2026. In this episode, we break down how our short-term rentals in Maine — including Sunday River, Sugarloaf, the Lakes Region, and Freeport — are pacing in 2026 compared to 2025. We also share insights from ou...

In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery , Jeff Davis breaks down Airbnb’s major 2025 fee structure change — a shift that now applies the full 15.5% host-only service fee to every listing on the platform. This change now includes cleaning fees, management fees, and all add-ons , something Airbnb did not widely advertise but will significantly impact STR profitability if hosts don’t adjust immediatel...

In this episode, Jeff Davis is joined by fellow Maine property manager Charlie Brown, who oversees vacation rentals in the Sunday River region and the Belgrade Lakes area. Together, they break down why seasonality is a powerful advantage for Airbnb and short-term rental owners—especially in markets like Maine where fall, winter, and summer each bring different maintenance needs, guest expectations...

🏡 Want to run your short-term rental like a pro—even from 1,000 miles away? In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery, Jeff Davis—co-owner of ProActive Properties—shares proven strategies, systems, and team structures that make remote hosting possible and profitable.🌎 Can you really manage your vacation rental from across the country—or even another continent? Absolutely. Jeff explains how to:✅ Bu...

🏡 Want to run your short-term rental like a pro—even from 1,000 miles away? Welcome back to Mainely BnB Mastery! In this episode, Jeff discusses the importance of a tech stack, focusing on key elements like a reliable smart lock, comprehensive security camera coverage, and a modern smart thermostat. Join us as Jeff breaks down essential vs optional tech using his own experiences. Whether you’re a...

📍 Welcome back to Mainely BnB Mastery! I’m Jeff Davis, a 10-year Superhost and vacation rental manager, and today we’re breaking down one of the biggest shifts Airbnb has made in over a decade: new host fee changes rolling out in late 2025.Airbnb is moving from the split-fee model (3% host / 12% guest) to a single 15.5% host-only fee starting October 27th for PMS users and December 1st for everyo...

Maine’s vacation rental market has seen some big shifts in 2025, but the story isn’t all doom and gloom. In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery , Jeff Davis breaks down the latest data on Maine’s 2025 tourism season compared to July 2024—covering everything from weather impacts and Canadian tourism drops to occupancy, ADR, booking lead times in Freeport and Sunday River, and how he doubled the rev...

Are you still guessing your nightly rates? In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery , Jeff Davis—10-year Airbnb Superhost, VRBO Premier Host, and founder of ProActive Properties—breaks down why dynamic pricing tools are essential for any serious vacation rental owner. 📊 Learn how software like PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, and Beyond Pricing can help you: ✅ Automate rate adjustments based on local supply...

Are you still managing your Airbnb or VRBO manually? If you want to scale, avoid double bookings, and streamline operations, then you need a Property Management Software (PMS). In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery , Jeff Davis—Airbnb Superhost and founder of ProActive Properties—breaks down: What a PMS is and why it matters The key features that make PMS tools essential for short-term rental suc...

🏡 Ready to Earn More and Stress Less With Your Vacation Rental? Learn how dynamic pricing, minimum night strategies, and smart tech tools can transform your Airbnb income. Whether you manage one listing or a full portfolio, this is the foundation of STR success. Want to Earn More & Stress Less without doing all the heavy lifting yourself? Whether you're frustrated with your current management...

🏡 Ready to Earn More and Stress Less With Your Vacation Rental? Are short-term rentals the smartest way to build long-term wealth? In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery, we discuss why vacation rentals are a powerful investment, what it takes to succeed, and how to get started even if you don’t own a second home. Learn about real estate financing options, turning liabilities into assets, and why...

🏡 Ready to Earn More and Stress Less With Your Vacation Rental? In this episode, we'll talk about the work that goes into managing a high-performing, 5 star AirBnB vacation rental property, and how you can turn it into completely "Passive Income". Want to Earn More & Stress Less without doing all the heavy lifting yourself? Whether you're frustrated with your current management company, don’t...

🏡 Ready to Earn More and Stress Less With Your Vacation Rental? In this video, we'll help you "Enhance Your Listing" to transform your property into a high-performing, 5-star asset. Want to Earn More & Stress Less without doing all the heavy lifting yourself? Whether you're frustrated with your current management company, don’t have time to self-manage, or are just getting started, we’re here...

🏡 Ready to Earn More and Stress Less With Your Vacation Rental? In this URGENT Bonus Episode of our Mainely BnB Mastery Series we discuss the current international tourism crisis effecting the USA, particularly in markets like Maine that rely on strong Canadian and foreign travelers during the summer months. We give you strategies to "Survive and Thrive" during this difficult time. Whether you're...

🏡 Ready to Earn More and Stress Less With Your Vacation Rental? In this episode, I’ll introduce our Mainely BnB Mastery Series where we show you exactly how you can transform your property into a high-performing, 5-star listing — without doing all the heavy lifting yourself. Whether you're frustrated with your current management company, don’t have time to self-manage, or are just getting started...