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73. 5 Overlooked Aspects of a Management Contract Jul 30, 2020

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Whether you are on the management side of a short term rental or you have your own short term rental and hope to hire a manager someday, understanding rental management agreement contracts is essential. We’re going to discuss five often overlooked points of a management agreement that apply equally to both owners and managers. While no two businesses are the same in this industry, it’s important to pause and take the time to set yourself up for success.

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#STRShareSunday: @sedgwick_chalet

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72. The Benefits of Cleaning Training & Certification- with Jill Mason Jul 16, 2020

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We’re getting down and dirty with cleaning with Jill Mason, the founder and CEO of VRScheduler.com. She’s been working with property managers and cleaning companies for over four years to make them more efficient and accurate, and she’s recently pivoted into staff training with her new cleaning certification program. We have always highly recommended showing proof of the hard work you put in, and getting certified to prove that your cleaning process is safe has massive benefits for you AND your guests.

Resources:

Learn more: VRScheduler.com
Get Certified at CleaningCertification.com Save 20% on all courses with code: TFV
Email: jill@vrscheduler.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jill-mason-9451b9149/
#STRShareSunday: @goldpancabin

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71. Offering Concierge Services- with Meghan Alfonso Jul 09, 2020

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We’re always looking for great ways to elevate our guest experience, and one easy way to do that (and make more money!) is by offering concierge services. Meghan Alfonso is the CEO and founder of GAT, otherwise known as Girl (or Guy) About Town, a concierge company in Arizona. We talk about what concierge services you could offer, how to handle setbacks in this line of work, reaching out to local businesses for referrals, and more.

Resources:

Learn more: girlabouttown.org
Instagram: @_girl_about_town_
#STRShareSunday: @thetinyshed

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70. How Hostfully Can Help You Reach More Customers & Guarantee a Great Guest Experience- with Margot Schmorak Jul 02, 2020

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What if you could simplify the way you run your short-term rental business? Margot Schmorak is the CEO and co-founder of Hostfully, a property management software company that services thousands of properties worldwide and helps you do just that. Hostfully helps to automate guest communications, distribution across multiple platforms, and integrates with other companies in the vacation rental space. They empower property managers with an essential platform to be able to make choices about how they run their business. Whether you’re big or small, Hostfully can help you get your properties in front of as many guests as possible and make your life and your business easier.

Resources:

www.hostfully.com
Hostfully Guidebooks: hostfully.com/guidebooks-feature-overview
Hostfully Reports: reports.hostfully.com/data
Hostfully Maturity Model
#STRShareSunday: @sunriversiesta

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69. Co-Hosting From Part-Time to Full-Time Salary & Beyond Jun 25, 2020

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Are you interested in hopping into the rental world full time but unsure of where to start or how the numbers will shake out?

The world of co-hosting is an amazing place to start, especially if you are interested in the short-term rental or vacation property world. Your income can be whatever you make it. We’re going to dive into the exact numbers and hours invested into a property and outline how you can make supplemental income all the way to full-time income in order to replace your career.

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#STRShareSunday: @chick_inn_on_main

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68. Why Aligning with Your Clients is Essential to Your Business Jun 18, 2020

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When people talk about starting a new business, one topic that doesn’t get enough attention is choosing your customers — but this is imperative to running a successful business. Co-hosting is one of the biggest opportunities out there for building a business, and you can start making money right away, but your success depends greatly on which hosting clients you choose to work with.

Every property you add to your portfolio is essentially another business in itself. You need to be intentional, thoughtful, and cautious when taking on new clients. Trust your gut, and only work with people who have the same goals you do. That is the quickest way to growth and success.

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#STRShareSunday: @caserockcabin

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67. What if We Get Another Stay-at-Home Order This Fall? How to Prepare - with Steve Trover Jun 11, 2020

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Things are opening back up in the US! While we all take a moment for a collective sigh of relief, remember that COVID-19 hasn’t gone anywhere just yet. How can you prepare yourselves for a second wave and potential future stay-at-home orders?

To talk about that we have returning guest Steve Trover. He’s been in the vacation rental industry for over 20 years, so we lean on him and his expertise in preparing for the future. Nobody saw COVID-19 coming, but now that it’s here we have a chance to look ahead and prepare for what could potentially come in the future.

Resources:

Learn more: laveerandco.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vacationrentalconsultant
GRYPHON Guardian Advanced Parental Control System & WiFi Security Router
Amazon Eero Pro Mesh WiFi System
#STRShareSunday: @avocadoacres

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66. The Hosts of HGTV’s “Stay or Sell” Open Their First Short-Term Rental- with Brad & Heather Fox Jun 04, 2020

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How do you juggle owning two businesses, starting your first short term rental, and filming a TV show at the same time? That’s what Brad and Heather Fox, a married couple who own Fox Homes & Realty and Foxwell Design, ended up doing. They share the story of how this all happened, what factored into their decision when buying a property, and tips to stand out from other listings.

Resources:

Learn more: www.eichlerpalms.com
Instagram: @foxhomesmn
#STRShareSunday: @vinn_montenegro

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65. Short-Term Rental Tips from a Superhost + Design Influencer- with Catherine Williamson May 28, 2020

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Catherine Williamson is one half of the very popular blog Beginning in the Middle. She and her husband are designers, renovators, and Airbnb Superhosts. In 2013, they moved from New York City to Columbus, Ohio, where they noticed a gap in the market for unique, well-designed spaces. They decided to pursue their passion for design and hospitality and have been working together to restore old homes ever since. What started as renting a single room grew over time into a whole fleet of short-term rental properties. She gives us tips and strategies to get started in the rental business and how to scale that business over time.

Resources:

Beginning in the Middle: @beginninginthemiddle
Catherine’s Properties: @thevillagehost
#STRShareSunday: @thecabinatscenichills

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64. 5 Ways to Pivot Your Airbnb During Downtime May 21, 2020

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Is downtime in your business leaving you feeling down? Don’t worry! We’re going to outline 5 things you can do during a downtime — whether it’s a slow season, you need to take a break from hosting, or for any other reason — to make your listing even better when you’re rarin’ to go. Downtime is the perfect time to take care of those “I’ve been meaning to do that” tasks, so take advantage of that time and make your listing and your property even better.

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