Thanks For Visiting 494. Hosting Hotline: Should You Team Up with Another Host?
In this Hosting Hotline episode, listener Jan calls in with a creative question: what if she and her neighbor teamed up to offer both of their homes as a combined rental experience? One property has a pool and putting green, the other has a hot tub—together, they could make the ultimate Tucson getaway.
We walk through the upsides of partnering with another host, from expanding guest offerings to building community instead of competition. But we also cover the less glamorous side: liability, financial considerations, calendar coordination, and making sure you and your partner are aligned on guest experience.
You’ll learn:
- How to think about “parent-child” listings and when they make sense.
- Key financial, legal, and insurance questions to sort out before teaming up.
- Why guest feedback should guide whether a joint listing adds value.
- Creative ways to collaborate with other hosts without merging your listings.
- Marketing strategies that make a joint offering easier to communicate.
Partnerships in hosting can be powerful, but they take careful planning. Tune in to hear our tips for turning a fun idea into a smart business move.
Resources:
Jan’s Website — Madrona Stays – Beautiful properties in Tucson and the Pacific Northwest.
Thanks for Visiting Bootcamp — Learn how to up-level your STR listings with actionable strategies and a supportive host community. Join here
Parent-Child Listing Resources — Watch our YouTube videos explaining how to structure joint or linked listings. Watch here
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