September 2025: Short Term Rental & Real Estate Recap
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 –…
KP_BNB: Short-Term Rental Strategies to Start, Optimize, and Thrive
Hosting with intention because 5-star experiences come first
KP_BNB: Short-Term Rental Strategies to Start, Optimize, and Thrive
Hosting with intention because 5-star experiences come first
Read MoreSeptember 2025: Short Term Rental & Real Estate Recap
Cancellation Policies Across Short-Term Rental Platforms: What Hosts Need to Know (and Why I Stick With Flexible on Airbnb)
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.…
Superhost Perks Explained: What You Really Get (and What’s Overhyped)
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…
Elevated Comfort: The Secret Ingredient to Airbnb Guest Satisfaction
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…
Best Amenities Guests Want in an Airbnb (10 Must-Have Amazon Finds for 5-Star Reviews)
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…
Mid-Term Rental Pricing Strategies: How to Price for 3–12 Month Stays and Actually Profit
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.…
Does Being a Superhost Really Boost Bookings? The Data, Host Experiences, and What Actually Moves the Needle
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…
How Airbnb is becoming the “Amazon of Travel”: From Airbeds to In-Home Chefs
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…
Airbnb Host Review Example: How to Handle Messy Guests, Pet Fees, and Cleanliness Ratings
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…
Furnished Finder vs. Airbnb and VRBO: Which Mid Term Rental Site Is Best for Hosts?
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…
How to Become an Airbnb Superhost: The Exact Criteria and Timeline
For many short-term rental hosts, achieving Airbnb Superhost status is a big milestone. It’s more than just a shiny badge on your profile; it’s proof to future guests that you…
Best Noise Monitors for Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals in 2025 (Top Picks & Reviews)
I’ve created an in-depth guide for hosts: how these devices work, real host feedback, integrations, installation tips, and a clear pros & cons chart so you can choose with confidence.…
Airbnb Neighbor Complaints: How Hosts Can Prevent Noise, Parking, and Conflict Issues
One of the most common challenges short-term rental (STR) hosts face isn’t inside the property, it’s outside. Neighbors. Even if your guests are respectful, friendly, and simply enjoying a backyard…
Hosting Families with Kids & Babies in Your Short-Term Rental: Safety, Comfort, and 5-Star Experiences
Families make up a huge portion of short-term rental (STR) travelers. Whether it’s parents booking a cozy weekend with their toddler, or a multi-generational family reunion with teenagers in tow,…
Should You Decorate Your Short-Term Rental for the Holidays? Pros, Cons, and Smart Alternatives
Here it is, the middle of September. And for me, it feels like fall and the holidays will be here in the blink of an eye. When the holidays roll…
Case Study: Permitting Short-Term Rentals in Hawaii & What Happened When I Looked for an Airbnb
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…
What “Permit Requirements” for Short-Term Rentals Really Mean
Let’s be honest: nobody gets excited about more rules. When you hear “permit requirements,” it can feel like one more hoop to jump through before you can welcome your first…
High-Level Steps to Starting a Short-Term Rental (When You Already Own the Property)
So, you already own a property and you’re wondering: What now?Congratulations! You’ve got the hardest part covered! Purchasing real estate is no small feat, and you’ve put yourself in an…
Hostshare: The Secret Hack STR Hosts (and Their Dogs) Will Thank You For
So, funny story. Today I was trying to sign up for Hostshare’s Labor Day sale, a cool 40% off yearly membership. I’m feeling smug, typing in the code like a…
Big Beautiful Bill (2025) and Your STR: Tax Wins, Easy Math, and What It Means for Hosts
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,…
How Travel Changed – and Came Roaring Back – Since 2020: What’s Different Now and What It Means for the Next 5–10 Years
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…
Insurance for STRs and Airbnbs: Types, Providers, Costs, and Real Host Experiences
Renting your home on Airbnb or VRBO is exciting, but it also opens the door to risks: guest damage, liability, loss of income, and more. Standard homeowners insurance often doesn’t…