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Ryan & Lucas discuss whether or not you should provide coffee and if you do provide coffee what kind is the best for guests?

Ryan & Lucas discuss how landscaping / curb appeal can either have a huge positive impact on your listing or be detrimental to your listing. They discuss what to avoid and things you can do to make your listing standout to potential guests!

Ryan & Lucas go in depth on the different minimum night stay requirements they have tested out themselves, what they feel works best to attract the best guests, and what you can expect as a host.

Ryan & Lucas take an episode to answer questions that they have received regarding short term rentals. Great info in this episode!

Ryan & Lucas Finish up walking you through this massive $15,000 damage claim to ensure that you understand the process and how it works.

Ryan & Lucas review Lucas’s largest damage claim. Lucas walks you through what happened and the process that was taken to ensure that the damage was FULLY covered. Part 2 coming!!!

Ryan & Lucas discuss the difference between the Host Guarantee, Host Protection Insurance (HPI), and what VRBO offers for damage coverage. This will Segway into the next few episodes that cover Lucas’s $15,000+ Airbnb damage claim!

Ryan & Lucas discuss the options you have as a host to add additional amenities to your listing and if they are really worth it! Talking golf carts, boats, Jacuzzi’s, and more!

Ryan & Lucas talk about the interesting topic of allowing film crews into your listing. How should you price and how should you proceed? Our advice is to proceed with caution! Listen in to find out more!

Ryan & Lucas discuss a hotly debated topic in today’s hosting industry and that is: Thermostat control and whether or not you should be completely hands off, setting a range, or maybe even locking it up!

Ryan & Lucas discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of short term rental hosting which is the importance of being a good neighbor. This information is crucial to becoming a successful host!

Ryan & Lucas discuss how they handle security camera’s at their listings, the terms of service on both Airbnb and VRBO surrounding the topic, and whether or not you should be using them.

You asked and we delivered! Here is the sequel on our crazy guest stories! Enjoy!

Ryan & Lucas discuss the pro’s and con’s of Airbnb smartpricing and if it is really worth your time. Do you use smartpricing?

Ryan & Lucas review cleaning and when the right time is to break up with your cleaner. Do not settle for subpar cleaning.

Ryan & Lucas walk you through the IMPORTANT process of when to file a damage claim and when not to. Some things are just better left alone.

Ryan & Lucas walk you through how to deal with a bad guest. Strategize your approach, keep your cool, and solve your problem.

Ryan & Lucas discuss age requirement’s and how they might affect your listing. Do you have a minimum age requirement for your guests?

Ryan & Lucas discuss the idea of hosting larger events. Would you host an event?

Ryan and Lucas go in depth about blocking out the naysayers and finding the people who support your drive to be successful!

Ryan & Lucas share with you some of their craziest stories in the industry.

Ryan and Lucas discuss the importance of house rules within your listing. Are your house rules covering all the bases?

Your properties will need maintenance, get your tools ready, that’s your job now.

Pet policy and service animals. You can say no to pets, can you say no to service animals.

Difficult guests. How to deal with difficult guests and how to learn from them.