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…
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
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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…
The Big Clean: How to Efficiently Turn Over a 4+ Bedroom STR
Managing a large short-term rental, think 4+ bedrooms, 8+ guests, can feel like running a mini-hotel. Between sheets, showers, and surprise messes, turn-overs can eat hours (and profits). The key?…
Common Airbnb Guest Complaints: How to Prevent (and Handle) Them Like a Pro
Hosting guests in a short-term rental (STR) can be incredibly rewarding, and let’s be real: no matter how polished your listing looks or how thoughtful your amenities are, complaints will…
How to Start and Manage Renting Out Your Spare Bedroom on Airbnb: A Complete Guide for Beginners
So, you’ve been eyeing that extra room in your house and wondering: “Could this space actually make me money?” The short answer is yes: renting out a spare bedroom on…
Hosting Longer Stays Like a Pro: What to Stock, What to Expect, and How to Protect Yourself
If you’re thinking about welcoming longer-stay guests, those booking for two weeks or more, and especially 28+ nights, there’s huge upside: higher occupancy, fewer turnovers, and more predictable revenue. There…
Top 10 Short-Term Rental Hosting Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Reviews
Biggest “No-Nos” for STR Hosts Yes, many of these will seem like common sense, and all are best practices. As a host who is always striving for 5 star reviews…
6 Quick Wins for STR Hosts: Get More 5 Star Reviews This Week!
The Quick Win Checklist: 10-Minute Tasks That Keep Your 5-Star Reviews Sparkling When you interact with kp_bnb and click on affiliate links, you’re supporting a small creator, and I’m truly…
How STR Hosts Can Use ChatGPT to Enhance Business, Guest Communication & Marketing
If you’ve been hosting for a while, you’ve likely got the basics down: your property is listed, bookings are rolling in, and guests are generally happy. But once you reach…
5 Amazon Finds Under $50 That Guests (and You!) Will Love; I Use All of These in My Airbnb or Home
As an Airbnb host and someone who takes pride in creating a welcoming, functional space, both for Airbnb guests and my friends and family, I’ve come to realize that small…
July 2025: Short-Term Rental & Real Estate News Roundup
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…
Mastering the Art of Hosting: Tackling Common Short-Term Rental Challenges
A Warm Welcome to the World of Short-Term Rentals Welcome to the bustling universe of short-term rentals, where every host has their own unique tapestry of experiences. Whether you’re a…
Top Amenities International Guests Expect in Airbnbs and STRs
When I first started hosting, I thought I had all the essentials covered: towels, extra sheets, coffee, and a few snacks in the pantry. But one of my early international…
How to Evolve as a Short-Term Rental Host: What to Expect (and Adjust) from Day 1 to Year 10
From First Guest to Future Exit: How to Adapt and Grow as a Short-Term Rental Host When you first launch your short-term rental, every detail feels big: the perfect mattress,…
Airbnb Saturation Is Real — But Here’s Why I’m Not Worried (And What Hosts Should Focus On Instead)
If you’ve been reading industry headlines or spending any time in hosting forums, you’ve probably seen some version of the same message on repeat: “Airbnb is oversaturated.” It’s true that…
Condo-Hotels for Short-Term Rentals: A Smart Alternative
When I first started hosting on Airbnb nearly a decade ago, building a direct booking site felt far off. Between platform policies, service fees, and constantly changing algorithms, the idea…