Vacation Home Help

Audio has a cricket - I live in Puerto Rico and they were especially loud during this session. Here are some strategies you can use if your short term rental gets a double booking. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I f...

How to deal with airbnb guests that check out late. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but inter...

Policy lit here: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/990 Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but...

Airbnb Cancelled Long Term Booking (25 Nights) Because The Cleaner Entered As Planned? Tips to help you avoid cancellations because of mid-stay cleaning hiccups Why your airbnb cleaner or maintenance person should always knock twice and announce themselves Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsle...

What to Know About New Airbnb Regulations in NYC Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interest...

How to Leverage Your Airbnb Host Profile to Increase Reservations Episode Notes: Think about this like online dating even if you have never done this You have limited space to describe your property and yourself In this episode I will dive into 2 host profiles that do an excellent job and one that does not Airbnb Host Profile Example 1 Airbnb Host Profile Example 2 Airbnb Host Profile Example 3 Co...

Should I provide baby gear, BBQ grills, and other extras to my airbnb guests? Outsourcing is an option with vacation rental equipment rental companies If you are going to offer it, the extras need to be maintained Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet po...

If you are a Premier Host on VRBO (similar to Airbnb Superhost status), you can leverage your boost powerups to appear higher in VRBO's search rankings. Using the powerup during slow periods or to close gaps in your calendar can help you boost your vacation rental's occupancy. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my...

Don’t Waste Your Money on These Things During Short Term Rental Setup. In this episode, a list of things to avoid that will end up costing you time or money during setup. Already listed? Consider removing or replacing some of these time wasters. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every...

How to avoid getting scammed on Airbnb...these scams can cost you thousands, avoid losing to the bad guys. Payment scams Stolen credit cards Direct booking scams Realtor scams and more. Avoid these common short term rental scams with this short episode highlighting what to be on the watch for. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with Jo...

There are only four ways to get short term rental guests - warm outreach, cold outreach, paid ads (think Airbnb, VRBO), and content - and the rule of 100 suggests doing 100 of each every day to improve and get better results. Credit: Alex Hormozi. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter ever...

Learn how I got scammed on Turno by an Airbnb cleaner. Avoid my fate. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and oth...

These two changes that take just seconds to implement may help you rank higher on Airbnb search. Try them for your vacation rental. Please let me know if they work for you. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found thi...

Booking.com has a hard time delivering payouts to vacation rental hosts European hosts are hardest hit This is on top of years of broken promises and instability with their payment infrastructure They have had tons of technical difficulties, communication fails They sent this message to hosts this summer… ​​“Payout for reservation check-outs between 28 June – 19 July will be processed by 24th July...

Fill your vacation rental calendar with a Black Friday promotion. Why are I talking about this now? Because now is a great time to set up systems and start collecting emails from your previous airbnb guests. Want to support the show and help me create more vacation rental content? Please leave a rating or review wherever you are listening. Join our new Facebook group Connect with Me: john@vacation...

2 different airbnb horror stories, we got a situation! Guest caught cheating...wife asked host about it - what should she do? Domestic violence happening at the vacation rental? What is a host to do? Domestic violence is not a joke, please report any incidence of domestic violence to the appropriate authorities and 911, you may save a life. Want to support the show and help me create more vacation...

I have used so many thermostats and many disappointed me...awful connectivity issues. You want one that works for your short term rental and does not make you work for it. Imagine losing connection every time you want to check it or change the temp...now I am not sponsored or affiliated with any company, but there are definitely some that I avoid because of these connectivity issues. Which thermos...

My reaction to the Business Insider Article "After an unpredictable summer, Airbnb and Vrbo operators are deciding if the headaches of hosting are worth it" Key highlights: Airbnb and Vrbo demand is strong this summer, but a glut of supply continues to pinch hosts. One host said he felt the need to find a niche, as an engagement destination, to stay competitive. But some hosts said, even with the...

My case for why you should always charge your airbnb guests if they damaged your stuff. The twist here is I will include a message template you can deploy to 'kindly' ask your guests without putting them on the defensive. Some customer service skills will make this whole awkward process - more comfortable. Topics discussed: When to use separate vacation rental insurance vs AirCover Airbnb is payin...

How can you leverage cost segregation and bonus depreciation in your airbnb or short term rental business to save big time? What is bonus depreciation What is cost segregation How to use depreciation to offset your ordinary income Material participation rules How much does a cost segregation study cost? The PDF notes will be available in the facebook group. Want to support the show and help me cre...

Should you get an LLC to protect your Airbnb? First off, I am not an attorney. Please consult you attorney or tax professional for your unique situation. These concepts will be basic - there are people who studied law for years, case law changes, and more to it than this podcast episode. This is to get you as a short term rental owner, started in the right direction and avoid a total loss, total w...

What is Hopper Homes? Should I list my vacation rental or airbnb on Hopper Homes? How the app works Hopper vs Airbnb How much does Hopper charge? Hopper pricing Hopper policies Hopper's guest experience Do you have an experience great or bad with Hopper Homes? P{ease share it with me by email, I would love to hear it! Want to support the show and help me create more vacation rental content? Please...

In this episode of Vacation Rentals with John, you will learn Brief history of Vrbo.com How Vrbo is different from airbnb John's take on Vrbo's customer service Which is cheaper VRBO or Airbnb How fast are payouts on VRBO Can you still sign up for the flat fee subscription model over pay per booking? Connect with John Want to support the show and help me create more vacation rental content? Please...

Base price is important in the short term rental game. This episode will walk you through how to set your base pricing. Why base price is important on airbnb, vrbo, and booking.com How to use base price to set your pricing strategy Why having an affordable baseline price is king A spreadsheet to help you find your base price available to all listeners... I developed a spreadsheet that can help you...

How to Check Your Airbnb Ranking Finding out where your vacation rental ranks depends on inputs What inputs drive your ranking There are infinite combinations of rankings Why ranking changes every day Does this apply to Booking.com and VRBO? Want to support the show and help me create more short term rental content? Please leave a rating or review wherever you are listening. Join our new facebook...