by Paris Achen | Dec 16, 2024 | Hosting and Management, Property Care
“The most luxurious item is a beautiful bed and beautiful, simple sheets.” – Former American fashion journalist Andre Leo Talley From soft, durable sheets to plush 100% cotton towels, a simple, high-quality linen program can enfold your guests into the welcoming...
by Paris Achen | Dec 5, 2024 | 2024 RR Summit, Event Recaps, Professional Development, Self-Growth
How many hours, days, or weeks do we use up on repetitive tasks? Conrad O’Connell, Founder of BuildUp Bookings and co-host of the Heads in Beds Show, reckons it’s a lot. All of the time spent on this repetitive drudgery drains your energy and resources from higher...
by Paris Achen | Dec 2, 2024 | Hosting and Management, Property Care
Welcoming guests to a pristine home is a nonnegotiable element of staying in business as a short-term rental host – let alone earning a 5-star review. In this guide, we’ll explain how a turnover clean and a residential clean differ and outline the essentials of...
by Paris Achen | Dec 2, 2024 | 2024 RR Summit, Event Recaps, Professional Development, Self-Growth
As a teen mom, Amber Hurdle faced many obstacles to providing a quality life for herself and her child. Becoming self-aware about her strengths and weaknesses and capitalizing on her strengths ultimately helped her to get ahead. Today, she is an award-winning brand...
by Paris Achen | Nov 25, 2024 | 2024 RR Summit, Event Recaps, Hosting and Management, Marketing
Social media can be a potent tool for sharing your story, building trust, growing your brand, and boosting your bookings—if you know how to use it effectively. In this session at the RR Summit: Rise and Thrive, John Hildebrand, founder of Hilde Homes and Vice...
by Paris Achen | Nov 21, 2024 | 2024 RR Summit, Event Recaps, Professional Development, Self-Growth
From his early years tracking his athletic performance with pen and paper to leading Oura, Tom Hale’s life path has centered on empowerment through technology and wellness. Tom sat down with Rent Responsibly Co-Founder and CEO Dave Krauss in a fireside...
by Paris Achen | Nov 8, 2024 | Industry News, Local Government, News, Politics & Elections, Regulatory News, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
On Election Day, voters in multiple U.S. states cast ballots on measures affecting short-term rentals, passing a mix of new and increased lodging taxes and rejecting more draconian measures. From Alabama to California, communities wrestled with ways to balance tourism...
by Paris Achen | Oct 28, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
Every interaction with your property matters from when guests book to when they check out. Well-optimized check-in and check-out processes reduce your stress and enhance the guest experience. Whether you choose a hands-off, self-check-in approach or prefer to greet...
by Paris Achen | Oct 28, 2024 | Hosting and Management, Marketing, Short-Term Rental Regulation
As 2025 approaches, it’s never too early to start preparing to host travelers intent on experiencing the excitement of concerts, festivals, sports events, and natural phenomena coming to your area. This influx of guests offers short-term rental hosts a unique...
by Paris Achen | Oct 14, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing, Property Care
With the rapid growth of AI, the number of new apps and platforms for increased productivity can feel overwhelming. Learning all of them consumes time and money, but these tools can be worthwhile if you start small and grow gradually. This is especially true for small...
