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KP_BNB: Short-Term Rental Strategies to Start, Optimize, and Thrive
KP_BNB: Short-Term Rental Strategies to Start, Optimize, and Thrive

Hosting with intention because 5-star experiences come first

10 Designer-Approved Amazon Decor Finds Under $100 to Instantly Elevate Your Short-Term Rental

  • November 19, 2025
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As a short-term rental (STR) host, you’re juggling comfort, durability, and style, all without going over budget. Luckily, Amazon is full of hidden gems that look high-end and function like…

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How to Hire Reliable STR Cleaners You Can Trust, and When It’s Time to Bring in a Property Manager

  • November 13, 2025
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TL;DR: start local, use STR-specific platforms and ops tools, vet carefully, and decide whether you need a cleaner, a full-service turnover team, or a property manager depending on scale and…

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When Your Home Isn’t Just a Home: The Global Debate Over Restricting Short-Term Rentals

  • November 12, 2025
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Short-term rentals (STRs) have rewritten travel and local housing markets over the past decade. For some travelers, STRs are freedom: a furnished home, a local neighborhood, a better family vacation.…

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How to Tap Into High-Search Demand Keywords for Your Short-Term Rental Listing

  • November 6, 2025
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So you’ve got a fantastic property. Great photos. A comfy couch. A welcome basket. But if your listing is buried on page three of search results (or worse, invisible!) you’re…

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10 Emerging & Strong Short‑Term Rental Markets Worth Watching (2025)

  • November 3, 2025
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Looking to expand your short-term rental portfolio or dive into your first property? The world of STRs is constantly evolving, and some markets are quietly offering huge opportunities for savvy…

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October 2025 Short-Term Rental & Real Estate Recap

  • November 2, 2025
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Okay hosts, grab your coffee (or tea, or maybe some wine), pull up the laptop, and let’s chat about what’s happened, without the encyclopedia-length read. TL;DR: This month the STR…

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How Much Money Can You Really Make Hosting on Airbnb? (Short, Mid & Long-Term Rental Breakdown)

  • October 29, 2025
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Thinking about hosting your place on Airbnb (or another platform) and wondering what kind of income you could realistically earn? Let’s cut through the hype and look at real-world numbers,…

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Hosting Through the Unexpected: How to Prepare Your Short-Term Rental for Power Outages and Other Disasters

  • October 26, 2025
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If there’s one thing short-term rental (STR) hosts learn quickly, it’s that the unexpected always happens, and usually when a guest is occupying the property. From surprise snowstorms to region-wide power…

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Smart Design Upgrades for Short-Term Rentals: Easy-to-Replace, Noise-Reducing, and Guest-Proof Solutions

  • October 18, 2025
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Running a short-term rental isn’t just about décor, it’s about durability, efficiency, and keeping your sanity when guests spill wine, move furniture, or hold impromptu 11pm dance parties. Smart design…

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What to Disclose to Guests: Rules, Fees, and Local Realities Every Host Should Cover

  • October 18, 2025
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One of the trickiest balancing acts in short-term rentals is figuring out what exactly to disclose to guests, and how to disclose it. If you don’t share enough, guests may arrive with…

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How to Create the Perfect Airbnb Guidebook (That Guests Actually Read)

  • October 18, 2025
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A well-crafted guidebook is one of the best “silent hosts” you can have. It answers guest questions before they even think to ask them, saves you time responding to messages,…

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Troubleshooting Superhost Status: How to Recover If You Lose It

  • October 18, 2025
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Losing your Superhost badge can feel a little like being dumped via email. One day, you’re proudly wearing that orange badge, and the next, Airbnb’s quarterly assessment quietly erases it,…

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September 2025: Short Term Rental & Real Estate Recap

  • October 1, 2025
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If you’ve been busy scrubbing baseboards, answering “does the Wi-Fi work in the hot tub?” messages, or wondering why guests run the A/C with the window open, don’t worry –…

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Cancellation Policies Across Short-Term Rental Platforms: What Hosts Need to Know (and Why I Stick With Flexible on Airbnb)

  • September 30, 2025
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Cancellation policies are not be the flashiest part of hosting, but they can make or break your guest experience, your revenue, and your reputation. Guests want flexibility, and hosts want protection.…

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Superhost Perks Explained: What You Really Get (and What’s Overhyped)

  • September 29, 2025
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Becoming an Airbnb Superhost is like earning your stripes in the hosting world. The badge feels good. But what are the actual, behind-the-scenes benefits, and which perks are mostly marketing…

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Elevated Comfort: The Secret Ingredient to Airbnb Guest Satisfaction

  • September 26, 2025
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned as both a host and frequent traveler, it’s this: guests don’t just want a place to stay, they want a place to live (even if…

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Best Amenities Guests Want in an Airbnb (10 Must-Have Amazon Finds for 5-Star Reviews)

  • September 25, 2025

If you’ve ever hosted on Airbnb, you know guests can be… let’s just say… particular. One missing coffee maker or a weak hair dryer, and suddenly your glowing 5-star streak…

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Mid-Term Rental Pricing Strategies: How to Price for 3–12 Month Stays and Actually Profit

  • September 24, 2025
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If you’ve ever rented out your property for a weekend, you know how simple pricing can feel. You check your local Airbnb competition, set a nightly rate, and adjust for high-demand weekends.…

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Does Being a Superhost Really Boost Bookings? The Data, Host Experiences, and What Actually Moves the Needle

  • September 23, 2025
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If you’ve ever wondered whether earning that little orange Superhost badge on Airbnb is worth the fuss, you’re not alone. Hosts obsess over the criteria: response rate, high ratings, low…

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How Airbnb is becoming the “Amazon of Travel”: From Airbeds to In-Home Chefs

  • September 22, 2025
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How Airbnb Evolved, and What’s Next Airbnb started as a scrappy idea: two roommates renting out air mattresses on their floor to cover rent in San Francisco. Fast forward to…

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Airbnb Host Review Example: How to Handle Messy Guests, Pet Fees, and Cleanliness Ratings

  • September 19, 2025
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Happy Friday, Fellow Hosts and Friends! If you’re like me, you know the end of the week often means the infamous same-day check-out and check-in marathon. To be honest, I…

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Furnished Finder vs. Airbnb and VRBO: Which Mid Term Rental Site Is Best for Hosts?

  • September 18, 2025
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If you’ve been hosting on Airbnb or VRBO, you already know the rhythm of short-term rentals: quick turnovers, fast-paced communication, and constant guest flow. But what if your ideal guest…

Read MoreFurnished Finder vs. Airbnb and VRBO: Which Mid Term Rental Site Is Best for Hosts?
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