Learn the strategies to create high-converting listings, attract more guests, and start the year with stronger bookings. Your Airbnb listing is your first impression—and it can make or break a booking. In this week’s Hosting Hotline episode, we answer a listener question about optimizing short-term rental listings. Whether you’re using Airbnb, Vrbo, or your direct […]

Unlock your full potential as a short-term rental host by making the most important investment of all—investing in yourself. The Best Investment You Can Make as an Airbnb Host As Airbnb hosts, we’re constantly seeking ways to improve our listings, enhance guest experiences, and grow our businesses. But have you ever considered the most crucial […]

Remote Hosting 101: Why a Landline is a Must for Your Vacation 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. Carol asks: Hi, I was wondering if I need to have a landline phone […]

Join us as we highlight this year’s standout moments, sharing the strategies, stories, and successes that helped short-term rental hosts thrive in 2024 As 2024 comes to a close, we’re celebrating the most impactful moments of the year on the Thanks for Visiting podcast. It’s been a year filled with incredible conversations, transformative insights, and […]

Navigating Airbnb’s 15% Host Fee & Pro Strategies for Boosting 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. Shannon asks: I recently learned about Airbnb’s 15% fee for hosts using property management software (PMS). […]

Themed Short-Term Rentals: Transforming Creativity into Profitability In the competitive world of short-term rentals, standing out isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. That’s why themed properties are becoming the ultimate game-changer for hosts. From jaw-dropping design concepts to creating shareable experiences, a well-executed theme can turn a rental into a viral sensation and a revenue […]

Dynamic Pricing in Rural Areas: Should You Use It? 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. Jenny asks: Do you still recommend dynamic pricing even if you’re in a rural area without lots of […]

How to Beat Market Trends and Elevate Your Guest Experience In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, we’re sharing our guest appearance on the Cashflow Positive Podcast with host Kenny Bedwell, the founder of STR Insights. Kenny is a data expert who combines revenue management strategies with actionable advice to help short-term rental hosts achieve […]

How to Turn One Property Into Two Listings on Airbnb 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. Chrissy asks: Hi Annette and Sarah. This is Chrissy, the host of the Costelli Corner, a Scandinavian […]

STR Lessons & Takeaways From The VRMA Conference We’re coming to you live from the Vacation Rental Managers Association Conference! We partnered with Hostfully to host a party at the conference, and we took the opportunity to chat with leaders in the STR space and get their tips for you.  In this episode, we share […]

The Benefits Of Direct Booking With A PMS For Your STR 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. Samantha asks: We have two beach properties only listed on Airbnb and Vrbo. We’re getting ready […]

Prevent Host Burnout With 24/7 Guest Communication Support We’re tackling a topic that’s near and dear to our hearts — how to avoid host burnout and take back your time. We’re joined by Rich Sippos, the Head of Sales at Extenteam, the industry’s first staffing-as-a-service company, offering a unique labor subscription model that extends local […]

How To Transfer & Optimize Your Airbnb Business As A New Owner 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: We run a short-term rental on Whidbey Island in Washington State called Bells […]

How Unique Stay STRs Help Optimize Revenue This is a unique episode all about unique stays! We’re excited to welcome Whitney Hansen, a financial coach, host of The Money Nerds Podcast, and a unique property builder. She operates the Cascade Dome, a geo-dome in the mountains, and The Flower Pot, a giant flower pot you […]

Tax Tips For Co-Hosted STR Properties 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. Madison asks: I’ve just completed my first direct booking at a property that I own and manage, and I’m going through […]

Grow or Start Your Co-Hosting Business With Airbnb’s New 2024 Winter Release We’re unpacking the biggest announcement of Airbnb’s 2024 Winter Release — their new co-host network. The network opens up fresh opportunities for you to grow your co-hosting business and earn extra money or find the right co-host for your property. Either way, you’ll […]

A Game-Changing Bedding Tip To Make Your STR More Luxurious 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. Shaina asks: I have a quick question related to bedding. In the summertime, I have some light, […]

Learn Six Easy Tips To Optimize Your STR Business & Add More Profit To Your Revenue Fall is in full swing and the holiday season is upon us. In this episode, we’re sharing six simple and seasonal strategies for your short-term rental. These tips will help you optimize your business, enhance your guest experience, and […]

Optimize Your Social Media Presence To Market Your STR 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. Jenny asks: My first STR is undergoing some major construction, and we’re hoping to launch it by this […]

Optimize Your Revenue With A Gap Night Strategy For Your STR We want to help you make more money. That’s why we’re sharing a simple tip that can add about $1,500 a month to your STR revenue. You can be making an extra 5 figures a year without doing anything extra. In this episode, we […]

Set Up Your STR Business With Essential Tech 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. Jonathan asks: We began hosting a few months ago. We are getting in the swing of things, and I […]