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Short-term vs Long-term Rentals

Investing in real estate primarily to rent out requires owners to decide how they will use their new home before buying ...

Increase Rank on Booking.com | Booking.com SEO Tips

Founded in 1996, Booking.com evolved into a global platform and boasts more than six million listings for homes, apartme...

Why Property Managers Need Vacation Rental Software to Manage Short-Term Rentals

Vacation rental software such as a property management system can help hosts gain control over their vacation rental bus...

10 Best Airbnb Markets in Florida

Florida’s vacation rental market is booming, attracting millions of visitors each year to its sunny beaches, world-famou...

Why Good Support For Vacation Rental Software Matter?

Managing a vacation rental can be rewarding for owners but at the same time overwhelming and time-consuming with everyda...

Best Vacation Rental (Airbnb Keyless) Smart Locks

In today’s world, smart locks and keyless entries are the new norms. Host and property managers look at solutions that o...

Airbnb Self-Check-In: How It Works and How to Set It Up

As a Host, having your guests enter your Airbnb property without you might cause some anxiety, or even a nervous twitch...

Do I Need a Channel Manager?

Running a vacation rental business comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you list on one or more properties, ens...

Best Places to Buy a Beach House in 2022

If you are looking to expand your property rental business the thought of owning a beach house may have occurred to you....

Vacation Rental Damage Insurance: Protecting Your Rental

You open the doors to a world of possibilities, creating unforgettable getaways. But let's be honest, the thought of unr...

VRBO Rebooking and Refund Policy | What to Know

Most of the time, when travelers book holidays, they plan to complete their stay but sometimes due to emergencies, perso...

Short-Term Rentals in Virginia Beach: A Guide to Local Laws and Regulations

Are you dreaming of owning a slice of paradise in Virginia Beach and capitalizing on the booming tourist market? Virgin...

Long-term Rental Vs Short-term Rental | What is the Best Strategy?

With platforms such as Airbnb bringing much popularity to short-term rentals, it may feel as though long-term vacation r...

Airbnb Rental Arbitrage in Santa Monica | Laws, Regulations, and Taxes

Santa Monica is the quieter, more laidback alternative to the city of Los Angeles. The walkable and bike-friendly Southe...

How to Rank #1 on Booking.com

Booking.com isn’t just one of the most visited travel platforms globally — it attracted nearly 560 million visits in a ...

Build Your Own Vacation Rental Website with SquareSpace!

Most people believe you need to know complex coding systems or need to be tech-savvy to get your own website space carve...

Airbnb Host Tips: 16 Tricks for Beginners and Experts

Hosting ain't easy. It takes a lot of work and time. It also requires you to wear multiple hats. It entails strategic th...

The Return of Corporate Travel in 2022

In 2022, travel itself has bounced back. Business travel too has returned. Despite the visible growth and growing confid...

Airbnb Rules in Montana | Laws, Regulations, and Taxes

Airbnb vacation rentals in Montana are governed by laws and regulations and liable for taxes as imposed by the state, co...

Airbnb AirCover | Everything to Know

Last year, Airbnb introduced AirCover for hosts, protecting them from damages and liability. However, Airbnb’s recently ...

10 Best Airbnb Markets in Colorado

Founded 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Colorado was labeled as the 'Centennial State'. ...

10 Weirdest Amenities Seen On Airbnb

Over the years, the way travelers travel has evolved, especially from the way they search on Airbnb up to the demands an...

How to Manage an Airbnb Vacation Rental In Another Country

Owning an Airbnb in another country can be a fantastic way to diversify your income streams and take advantage of boomin...

Airbnb Summer Release 2022: All You Need to Know About Airbnb Categories

Generally, the beginning of a holiday planning process consists of typing in your destination into a search bar and then...

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