Hosting with intention because 5-star experiences come first
Hosting with intention because 5-star experiences come first
The year ended louder than it began, and hosts felt every ripple. If 2025 had a personality, December was the moment it cleared its throat and said, “We need to talk.” Between shifting regulations, stubbornly high interest rates, and travel…
Why mid-season is no longer a gamble, what guests want in cold weather markets, pricing strategy tips, host case studies from Europe, and smart ways to market toward winter travelers. Intro: Why Winter STR Demand Is Different This Year If…
If November had a personality, it would be the friend who brings both wine and a spreadsheet to Friendsgiving: fun, a little chaotic, and determined to get everyone “aligned” before dessert. And this month’s global short-term rental and real-estate headlines followed suit:…
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. For some property owners, STRs are income that helps pay…
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 hosts and investors. From underrated U.S. destinations to sun-soaked international…
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 world didn’t hit pause: we saw major tax shifts in…
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 – I’m right there with you. This monthly roundup is where…
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 today, and it’s a global platform reshaping the way millions…
A few years ago I was searching for an Airbnb in Oahu, Hawaii, and noticed something odd: only some of the listings showed a permit or registration number in the description. That made me pause. Is it required? Could a…
If you’ve been wondering whether that massive 2025 tax law (dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – OBBBA) could benefit your short-term rental (STR) business, the answer is: Yes, and quite a bit. Even better? Understanding how doesn’t have…
If you feel like airports, highways, and city centers are buzzing again, you’re not imagining it. Travel has transformed more in the last five years than it did in the previous twenty, and it’s not just “back to normal.” The…
I’m KP, your go-to source for all things short-term rental and property insights. Each month, I sift through global STR data, legal updates, booking shifts, and housing trends to bring you the most actionable and forward-looking information. Here’s what’s shaping…