by Paris Achen | Jul 26, 2021 | Forward Thinkers Series, Partner Features, Powered by Proper Insurance
In 2008, Noble Crawford’s wife, Elkie, was diagnosed with a brain tumor requiring surgery. Post-operation, the doctors gave her morphine to manage the pain. What no one knew was that Elkie had an undiagnosed allergy to morphine. The medication shut down her organs and...
by Paris Achen | Jul 8, 2021 | #FindtheHelpers, Humans of Short-Term Rentals
Andreas King-Geovanis remembers what it’s like to be displaced by a tragic event. When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, the 31-year-old CEO of Miami-based short-term rental company Sextant Stays was a child living with his family in a high...
by Paris Achen | Jul 2, 2021 | Good Apples Series, Partner Features, Powered by NoiseAware
When Leslie Oestmann founded a vacation rental business in Scottsdale, Arizona, she saw a gap in the industry that she wanted to fill. “I had always worked in the resort industry, and one thing that was really important to me – and what I thought was lacking in the...
by Paris Achen | Jul 1, 2021 | Local Leaders Series, Partner Features, Powered by Vrbo
Rachel Hopper had just bought a short-term rental (STR) in Henderson, Nevada, when the city council imposed a moratorium on new rentals in September 2020. The 90-day moratorium was in effect while the council considered new regulations. The fast-moving changes spurred...
by Paris Achen | Jun 2, 2021 | Forward Thinkers Series, Partner Features, Powered by Key Data
From the outside, 360 Blue is known for stellar customer service, sleek marketing content, and stunning photography of their luxury vacation rental listings along Florida’s Emerald Coast. The roots of 360 Blue’s marketing success, however, go much deeper – to its...
by Paris Achen | May 25, 2021 | Forward Thinkers Series, Partner Features, Powered by Proper Insurance, Property Care
Alanna Schroeder believes that hospitality is “a state of mind” that begins “the moment you decide to create a short-term rental business.” Alanna’s website, The Distinguished Guest – a trusted and consistent source of information for new and experienced hosts –...
by Paris Achen | May 19, 2021 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
Becoming a top-ranked host on short-term rental platforms can significantly boost the revenue you bring in from your property. Top-ranked hosts are referred to as Superhosts on Airbnb and Premier Hosts on Vrbo. Hosts who earn the Superhost badge on their listings...
by Paris Achen | May 18, 2021 | Good Apples Series, Partner Features, Powered by NoiseAware
Along the Southern California coast, proposals to severely restrict short-term rentals have been spreading as if fueled by Santa Ana winds. The city of Santa Monica, for example, passed an ordinance to ban vacation rentals, which is now being challenged in court,...
by Paris Achen | May 17, 2021 | Hosting and Management, Marketing
As more travelers choose short-term rentals over hotels, property owners and managers face increased competition in the online marketplace. To be successful, your home, listing, and customer service must stand out. This article is now available inside the Rent...
by Paris Achen | May 12, 2021 | Forward Thinkers Series, Partner Features, Powered by Key Data
Max Watson, a retired IT professional in the picturesque community of Seaside, Florida, had never owned a vacation rental. He had, however, heard increasing complaints from his neighbors about the companies managing their vacation rentals which is where...
