Learn Cleaning, Staging, and Pricing Strategies For STR Hosts We can’t wait for you to hear this conversation with Stephanie West, the COO of HostWise. After beginning her journey as a cleaner, Stephanie co-founded and grew HostWise into a business with over $4M in sales. HostWise manages more than 100 units in Pittsburgh and has […]

Banking & Marketing Hacks For First-Time STR Hosts Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Heather asks: I have a studio apartment that’s attached to our house. We’ve had it on Airbnb since May […]

Optimize Revenue As a Four-Walled Influencer With Minoan We’re thrilled to welcome Marc Hostovsky, the founder of Minoan — a brand that makes your property shoppable and helps you save up to 60% on furnishings. Minoan is a podcast sponsor and a longtime supporter of Thanks For Visiting. We use Minoan all the time to […]

The Top Mistakes To Avoid as a Beginner Short-Term Rental Host Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Danielle asks: I’m a new host. I would love for you guys to share some of […]

Learn How To Optimize Revenue With Mid-Term Rentals We’re excited to welcome Jon Styer, a real estate broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals and Styer Hospitality Co., a short- and mid-term rental management company in Columbus, OH. Led by Jon and his wife, Sara, Styer Hospitality has grown to more than 50 doors […]

The Smartest Backup Plans Make Sure Your STR Gets 5-Star Reviews Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Leslie asks: I want to ask y’all about backup plans. I’ve heard you talk about what […]

Learn how you can shape the future of the short-term rental industry We’re thrilled to welcome Alexa Nota and Dave Krauss, co-founders of Rent Responsibly. Rent Responsibly is a community building and education platform on a mission to support short-term rental operators. They bring people in the STR community together, promote fair and reasonable regulation, […]

Learn how to choose the best mattress and linens for your Airbnb short-term rental Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Diana asks: I am trying to furnish my first Airbnb, and I’m in […]

Learn how we build community to increase engagement, optimize revenue, and connect with our audience Today, we’re excited to pass the mic to one of our longtime Hosting Business Mastermind members, Tanya Rooney. Tanya interviewed us for her podcast, Tribe Builders, and we’re sharing the full conversation here.  Through our Hosting Business Mastermind, Tanya found […]

Advice for addressing wildlife warnings Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Vanessa asks: I have a pet-friendly apartment on 5 acres in rural Florida and added 7 wildlife warnings to my welcome book. […]

Find out what’s next for this new venture Curious about what’s going on behind our latest investment in the 134 acres of Hocking Hills? We’re diving into why we told our construction team to stop, how we’re preparing to approach private money lenders, and the fun (and challenges) we’re facing with this glamping project. We […]

Setting boundaries with property owners Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Delilah asks: How do I address concerns with property owners who constantly monitor security cameras and update me on guests’ activities, without […]

Learn how we lead virtual teams, optimize revenue, and prepare for seasonal shifts. Today, we’re excited to welcome back a familiar face, Colleen Prochaska. Not only is she our Chief Operating Officer here at Thanks for Visiting, but she’s also a key player in our property management team, managing everything from guest services to revenue […]

Advice for transitioning, finding leads and reducing the risk of squatters. Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Matthew asks: Should I switch to a midterm rental strategy to address our slow winter season […]

Follow These Steps to Protect Your Vacation Rental From Fraudulent Chargebacks Today’s expert guest is Keith Brady. Owner of Florida Vacation Rental Law, he’s Florida’s leading authority on vacation rentals. Keith has dedicated his career to the vacation rental industry and offers counsel to governments, businesses, and individuals. Keith’s here to give us the cold […]

Pros & Cons of Vacation Rental Damage Claims Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. John asks: I’m in a ton of Facebook groups, and the most common question I’m seeing is… Should I […]

What is a Hostel? And How Are They Different Than Short-Term Rentals? Today’s expert guests are the owner/operators of Howzit Hostels, a growing brand of hostels based in the Hawaiian Islands. Michael and Nathan discuss their journey beginning with investing in short-term rentals to scaling up to commercial and hospitality properties. They currently own two […]

Common Exclusions & Risks in Vacation Rental Co-Hosting Agreements Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Suzie asks: I am new to co-hosting and I want my contract to be thorough, but not too […]

How To Create A Magical Experiential Micro Resort Today’s expert guest is Isaac French, the visionary creator behind Live Oak Lake, a stunning 7-cabin landscape hotel nestled in the heart of Texas. Having recently sold the venture, Isaac is now channeling his passion and expertise into Experiential Hospitality, a vibrant community and masterclass program for […]

How to Choose the Best Property Management Software for Your Airbnb Short-Term Rental (Episode 384) Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Marie called into our Hosting Hotline and asked: We are wondering if […]

Unlocking Tourism Potential Through Hyperlocal Hosting w/ Nick Taylor of Nox Luxury Properties Today’s expert guest is Nick Taylor, driver of strategic direction at Nox Cape Town Villas & Apartments in South Africa, and steward of its real estate portfolio worth more than $150M USD. With an educational background in hotel operations, he saw early […]