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July 25, 2017

Airbnb Management: 9 Hosting Mistakes To Avoid

Becoming an Airbnb host is really like embarking on a brand new career. Gone are the days of simply throwing up a vacation rental listing, exchanging a few e-mails and charging folks to stay in your home for a night or two. The entire vacation rental industry has grown up, and as a result, your role must become one of being a professional.

July 21, 2017

Airbnb Management: The Cleaning Mistakes You Should Avoid

What's the first thing you notice when you step into a hotel or vacation rental yourself? It's probably not the great entertainment system, comfortable couch or hot tub. Instead, you will quickly notice the dirt on the floor, the smell of forgotten garbage or the dishes in the sink. Cleanliness is perhaps the most important facet of Airbnb management and a key to high ratings for your property.

June 28, 2017

Time To Gear Up Your San Diego Vacation Rental For Peak Season

Summer vacation rental season is here. Warm weather, time off work and school, and anticipation of fun and relaxing activities has primed your market for the next several months. You have probably noticed an uptick in your inquiries already, and this is only the beginning. If this is the first time you'll be offering your San Diego vacation rental during peak summer season, you'll want to...

June 15, 2017

Understanding Your Role As An AirBNB Host

After you've made the decision to rent out your vacation home, the logical next step is to tap into the many online hosting services available. These services open up a worldwide travel market for you to reach at a minimal cost. One of the most popular and easiest to use platforms is Airbnb.

June 13, 2017

How Often Should You Rent Out Your Vacation Home

When you decide to offer your vacation rental property, your initial enthusiasm may motivate you to try to keep your occupancy as close to 100 percent as possible. After a few busy months, however, you may start feeling the burden of answering questions, dealing with guests, resolving problems or cleaning and repair tasks. The question for many hosts then becomes how many weeks do you really want...

June 08, 2017

Tap Into the Family Vacation Market

For many families, the big vacation of the year is a highlight. Children count down the days until their summer vacation. Parents squirrel away money and look for the best deals to make their annual outing a happy, memorable one.In today's technologically connected world, traveling families have more options than ever to find a vacation rental that suits their particular desires and needs. For...

February 17, 2017

How Can You Improve Your Chances Of Getting 5-Star Reviews

One of the most popular short-term and vacation rental marketplace is Airbnb, which in just a few years has developed a huge market. If you want to consistently rent out your property on Airbnb, your reviews are a huge factor. A large number of 5-star Airbnb reviews will make potential guests more likely to choose your listing, whereas poor reviews will drive people away.

January 31, 2017

8 Safety Tips For Airbnb Hosts

A new year comes with new beginnings and new memories just waiting to happen. If you found yourself hating your past job, it's time to look for a new one. Even if you’re just looking for a side gig, right now has never been a better time to start looking. Especially if you have a spare room in your house that only collects dust, it's time to start considering Airbnb. You heard that right, one of...