The Mindful Rental Host

Description There's a question that should happen before you price, furnish, or automate a single thing — and almost nobody asks it. I've been operating rentals for almost 30 years, and the most expensive mistake I see others make isn't a pricing error or a furnishing choice. It's committing to the wrong rental model before confirming it's actually the right fit. In this e...

Many people who are running a rental property didn't necessarily set out to do that when they acquired the space. They had a bonus living area available for one reason or another, the math made sense, and so they made the decision to go ahead. Flying by the seat of your pants can work sometimes; other times it's better to be more intentional about your strategy. That includes taking into...

Most rental hosts track community as if it's just the neighbors who might complain. The actual community around a short-term rental runs three layers deep: the people who make it run day to day, the residents who are affected in the broader housing and economic landscape, and the regulatory body who sets the terms of operation. Each layer has a stake in how your rental operates, and how you r...

If you are a property owner who didn't set out to be a real estate investor, but now you've got a second home, an ADU, or a suite you'd like to rent out, you are in the right place. The Mindful Rental Host is where real people get real strategy – the kind that works financially and works in real life. Because doing well shouldn't mean doing harm. And making a little income shou...

Hi, I'm Joy Cutrone, founder of Mindful Rental Pros. I'm glad you're here. If you found your way here, you might be feeling a bit like a small boat in a very big ocean. The short-term rental world is loud. There's a lot of advice out there, and frankly, a lot of it doesn't apply to people who have one or two properties like you and I who are looking for good income without...