Thanks For Visiting

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222. Hosting Hotline: Leveraging Airbnb For Rental Arbitrage Jan 24, 2023

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Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Celia asks:

I’ve been researching and preparing to get into the STR business. How do you pitch a landlord on subletting a property to list on Airbnb (aka rental arbitrage)?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

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221. Taking Your Airbnb Business To the Next Level with Wendy Doris and Amy Corbett Jan 19, 2023

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Wendy Doris and Amy Corbett are two amazing STR owners who’re part of our membership group, Hosting Business Mastery Membership. They’re joining the podcast today (for the second time!) to discuss their hosting journeys, what led them to join HBMM, what’s changed for their businesses since then, and what they're planning for the future.

Learn more about Hosting Business Mastery Membership and sign up here.

Listen back to the origin stories for Wendy (Episode 27) and Amy (Episode 96) on the podcast.

Resources:

Amy on Instagram @thosecrazycorbetts
Wendy on Instagram @mostess.host
#STRShareSunday: @onwatersedge

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

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Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.

Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.

Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!

220. Hosting Hotline: Set Up Direct Booking As A New Airbnb Host Jan 17, 2023

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Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Kara asks:

As a brand new host, what do I need to be aware of when setting up a direct booking site for my property?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!

219. Creating An Authentic Off-Grid Airbnb Experience Jan 12, 2023

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Addie Wales is a marketing professional and Airbnb Superhost. She has 8 years experience working in marketing and 2 years hosting guests at her off-grid cabins in northern Minnesota. Addie and her husband Ben are serial entrepreneurs. They also own and operate a coworking & fitness space in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When Addie's not working, she loves to travel, hike, bike, and practice yoga.

Their off-grid properties, the Ely Cabin Collective, provide guests with a range of nature-focused comforts, including all the desired “Glamping” amenities, while remaining fully off-grid with solar power, propane heat, and outdoor firepits. Situated on 40 private acres of Minnesota wilderness, guests have access to walking trails, nearby state parks, and watersports like kayaking and paddle boarding.

Addie offers consulting for hosts that want to:

Build from scratch on raw land,
Set up an off-grid solar system, or
Need help marketing and branding their rental to make it stand out from the rest

Resources:

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Minoan

Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!

Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.

218. Hosting Hotline: Our Airbnb Isn’t Booking, Should We Sell? Jan 10, 2023

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Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Kitty asks:

We have a great property, but because the town is extremely seasonal, it’s very difficult to rent. Should we sell?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!

217. Making Your STR Accessibility Friendly Through Universal Design Jan 05, 2023

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Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti is an internationally acclaimed expert on accessible and universal design. She speaks and consults with people in the vacation rental industry to help make their properties more accessible, safe, and marketable. She is committed to teaching vacation rental homeowners how to attract guests of all abilities.

As the author of the Universal Design Toolkit, her book is filled with time-saving ideas, resources, solutions, and guidance for making homes accessible. Rossetti and her husband led the design team, were the general contractors, and live in the Universal Design Living Laboratory, This is the top-rated universal design home in North America.

Today, Rosemarie joins us to discuss the business opportunities of accessible homes, what is typically missing from homes to make them accessible, and features that already exist in your property that may qualify as accessibility options.

Resources:

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.

Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.

Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!

216. Our Top 10 Episodes Of 2022 Dec 29, 2022

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To wrap up the year, we’re recapping our Top 10 episodes of 2022! Thank you to all of our amazing guests who’ve joined us on the show, and for our new AMA episodes, thanks to all you listeners for submitting questions throughout the year. See you in 2023!

Resources:

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.

Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!

Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!

215. Hosting Hotline: Direct Booking vs. OTAs Dec 27, 2022

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Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Amy asks:

Some guests tend to trust Airbnb because of perceived added security. How do I explain the benefits of direct booking to guests?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!

214. Your Top 10 Hosting Tips for 2022 Dec 22, 2022

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Annette + Sarah share their Top 10 Hosting Tips for 2022. You can submit your top tips on Instagram @ThanksForVisiting_

Free + Clear Laundry Detergent
Backup Keys for Smart Locks
To-Go Cups
Chip Clips
Extra Wine Keys (+ Bottle Openers)
Lighting for Evening Check-Ins
Block Your Listing Calendar for Time Off
A “Getting Ready” Area Outside of the Bathroom
Combine A Dresser with A TV Stand
Extra Supplies for Longer Stays

Resources:

Follow us on Instagram + Share your Hosting Hot Tips!
#STRShareSunday: @TheBrookhouseVT

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!

Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.

Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.

Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!

213. Hosting Hotline: Pricing Your Property For Mid-Term Stays Dec 20, 2022

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Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Sharon (@WindroseDestinations) asks:

How do you suggest pricing for mid-term stays, especially coming into the slow winter season?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!