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Insights and strategies to help short-term rental owners and property managers grow smarter, earn more, and build sustainable businesses.
Reduce OTA Fees: Proven Strategies for Hotels and Rentals
Online travel agencies charge hotels hefty fees that eat up a large chunk of revenue. These commission rates usually range from 15% to 35% of each booking, making them one of the biggest headaches for hotel operators. Hotels can cut OTA dependency by focusing on...
Bypass Airbnb Commissions: Proven Ways to Save on Booking Fees
Airbnb takes a commission from hosts—anywhere from 3% up to 16% per booking. That can really eat into your earnings. Plenty of property owners ask if there's any real way to dodge these fees and still keep guests coming in. The most effective way to bypass Airbnb...
Vacation Rental Direct Booking Platform: Complete Owner’s Guide
Vacation rental owners often lose 10% to 20% of their booking revenue to third-party platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, thanks to commission fees. A vacation rental direct booking platform cuts out these middlemen, letting guests book straight through the owner’s...
Airbnb Direct Booking Website: The Complete Guide for Hosts
A lot of Airbnb hosts ask themselves if they should set up a direct booking website to cut out platform fees and have more control over their rentals. A direct booking website lets vacation rental owners take reservations straight from guests, skipping the 3-15%...
The Hidden Secret to Avoiding Host Burnout with Automation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibkI9BuXngI Running a short-term rental business often starts as a simple side hustle. Hosts begin with one property, handle guest messages personally, and coordinate cleaning schedules on their own. As the business grows to 30 or more...
Master OTAs: Who’s Booking Your STR & Why?
learn how to make otas work together and not against each other to fill up your calendar.
How to Stop Paying OTA Fees Forever!
https://youtu.be/2ARH9LLoWLY?si=RFX8CuA_xvuZFVUp Short-term rental hosts face a common challenge: heavy dependence on online travel agencies and their fees. Breaking free from these platforms requires understanding how guests make booking decisions. When hosts learn...
How to invest in short term rentals for maximum returns
https://youtu.be/EoEhpIdrA0Q?si=DiE27ksSvQ0Lx2W0 Building wealth with short-term rentals isn’t just about buying a place and throwing it on Airbnb. You’ve got to dig into what guests actually want, look at local supply and demand, and go in with a plan that’s more...
From Followers to Guests: The Social Media Conversion Blueprint
Think of your social media presence as the front porch of your business. People walk by, some pause to admire what they see, and a few might even wave hello. But here's the crucial question: how many of those passersby actually ring your doorbell and come inside for a...
5 Hidden Tools Every Host Needs for Direct Booking Success
The vacation rental landscape is shifting. While platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo still drive significant traffic, savvy hosts are discovering that direct bookings offer higher profit margins, better guest relationships, and complete control over their business. The...