Hosting with intention because quality experiences always come first
Hosting with intention because quality experiences always come first
Stocked and Ready: Essential Products Every Short-Term Rental Host Should Provide Creating a five-star guest experience goes far beyond stylish decor or a well-written welcome guide, it’s also about having the right essentials available when your guests need them. A…
1. Jenna – “They threatened a bad review unless I refunded the whole stay.” Jenna runs a cozy two-bedroom lake house listed on both Airbnb and Vrbo. Last summer, she received a booking from a guest who messaged immediately upon…
We’ve gathered feedback from across the internet to share some of the behind-the-scenes happenings from professional cleaner’s experiences. Read on to find out what our cleaning partners have to say, and how we as hosts can proactively make their jobs…
When you’re setting up a short-term rental, one of the details that makes a big impression, both in photos and in guest satisfaction, is the bed. A well-made, clean, and comfortable bed is a hallmark of a quality stay. But…
First impressions in the bathroom can make or break a 5-star review. Your guest may not say “Wow, the toilet base was sparkling!”, but they’ll definitely notice if it’s NOT. As STR owners, it’s our job to go beyond surface-level…
When becoming short-term rental hosts, we didn’t even know it was possible to hire a property management company for this type of rental. So we have self-managed from the very beginning in 2016, including cleaning between every guest since (yes,…
When we were house hunting for ourselves in 2011, our non-negotiable was having the potential to rent out a portion of our property to generate passive income. Our Realtor found us an amazing property just outside of the Seattle area…
DSCR loans (Debt Service Coverage Ratio loans) are a type of business-purpose real estate loan used primarily by real estate investors. Unlike traditional mortgages, which focus on the borrower’s income and debt-to-income ratio, DSCR loans are based on the income…
Whether you’re listing your vacation rental on Airbnb, Vrbo, or your own booking site, first impressions matter, and your photos do the talking. High-quality images not only attract clicks but also communicate value, cleanliness, and hospitality before your guest even…
So, you’re thinking about getting into the short-term rental game. Great move for earning passive income! Here’s the truth most real estate agents won’t tell you: not all homes make good vacation rentals. The most successful STRs are more than…