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The Importance of Good Neighbor Relations in Airbnb Hosting
Fostering positive relationships with neighbors is crucial for Airbnb hosts. Proactively communicate, set clear rules, and manage nuisances to ensure harmony and success.
Understanding Google Vacation Rentals: A Guide to Listing Your Properties
Google Vacation Rentals makes it easy for travelers to find and book short-term rental properties with just a simple Google search. In this guide, we'll show you how to list your properties on Google, which can increase your visibility and lead to commission-free bookings.
Here’s how to Find the Best Airbnb Management Company in Las Vegas
Discover the best vacation rental management company in Las Vegas. Learn key factors and benefits, including Airbnb management, short-term rental licenses, and more.
Why Amenities Matter in Vacation Rental Management
In the bustling world of Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms, making your properties stand out is crucial, especially if you want to maximize profits. Here are four amenities that can set your vacation rentals apart from the competition.
How Turn Your Rental's Backyard into a Guest Paradise
Transform your vacation rental's backyard into a guest haven with these essential tips from 5 Star STR, covering cleanliness, weather-proofing, safety, and more!
Maximize Your Vacation Rental Earnings: A Guide for 2024
As a vacation home management pro with 5 Star STR, you've got to ride the waves of change to keep those bookings rolling in. Here's your strategy cheat sheet to not just partake but feast on that opportunity.
Podcast Interview: Get Paid For Your Pad
Join the Lotem brothers on "Get Paid for Your Pad" as they spill secrets on dominating the short-term rental game with style, savvy, and collaboration!
Why a Lake House is Your Next Great Investment
A lake house is timeless—a spot where the relaxation dial is turned up to ten, and it's not just about the picturesque views or the soothing sound of water lapping against the shore. It's a savvy investment move.
The Future of Vacation Rental Tech: What to Expect in 2024
Explore how cutting-edge technology is transforming the vacation rental industry, valued at over $100 billion. Learn about advanced tools for managing bookings, optimizing listings, and enhancing guest experiences. Embrace the tech wave and stay ahead with smart solutions in property management.
The Booming Market of Traveling Nurses
Four years post-COVID-19, the healthcare sector is still thriving. It's time to consider a niche market for your Airbnb rental: traveling nurses. This post, backed by data, will explain why healthcare professionals are ideal tenants, pandemic or not.
7 Key Elements for a Lake House That Draws More Bookings
Lake houses are all about relaxing vibes and natural beauty. A stunning lakefront spot is great, but the inside of your rental needs to be just as inviting to get that booking. The design team at 5 Star STR has shared their top seven tips for creating a lake house experience that will make your property a hit.
Is your vacation rental occupancy rate above or below similar homes in your market?
Are you feeling dissatisfied with your current vacation rental manager or co-host? Is the occupancy rate of your Airbnb property falling short of your expectations? It's time to make a change that will transform your rental business and maximize your earnings.
Understanding Hospitality Interior Design for Short-Term Rentals
A meticulously planned, aesthetic, and functional interior plays a meaningful role in establishing the mood for their journey. This underscores the importance of impactful interior design in enhancing the guest experience for any short-term rental agency.
Understanding the Importance of Upgrades in the Vacation Rental Industry
In the competitive world of short-term rentals, properties must stand out. Those who lack modern touches can fall behind. For vacation property owners, regularly assessing and updating their properties is the key to success. Here we will discuss how you can keep your property from being outdated.
Why You Should Consider Low-Maintenance Landscaping
Aesthetics plays a pivotal role in the short-term rental agency industry. However, the key is to balance maintaining aesthetics and cost-effectiveness. Here are some cost-effective ways to have beautiful landscaping for your Short-term rental property.
Maximize Your Bookings with a Pet-Friendly Strategy
Traveling with pets has become a major trend. Notably, pet-friendliness now ranks as the second most desired feature on the 5 Star STR platform. Furthermore, Airbnb statistics have highlighted a 65% rise in searches using the 'Allow Pets' filter. Searches for accommodations with backyards and gardens have surged by a staggering 343% year over year.
VRBO Management Companies and Airbnb Rules for Hosts and Guests
The long-term success of Airbnb hinges on adhering to the company's fundamental values, emphasizing community, respect, safety, inclusivity, and innovation. This article sheds light on the rules Airbnb enforces for hosts and guests.
Elevate Your Short-Term Rental Bookings with Instagram
Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and other social platforms are where many people spend a significant amount of their leisure time, including potential guests, for their short-term rental. By making a pleasing online presence, you can market your property more effectively, capitalizing on the wandering eyes of those planning their next vacation.
Maximize Your Short-Term Rental's Appeal with a Selfie Wall
Integrating a selfie wall in short-term rentals boosts appeal, income, and marketing, offering a unique, cost-effective way to engage guests and enhance visibility.
From a Life-Changing Accident to Dominating the Short-Term Rental Market: Our Journey
After a serious accident, the Lotam brothers pivoted to short-term rentals, growing from 4 to 20 high-end properties in a year and founding 5 Star STR.