Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast cover image

Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast

The Pre-Stay Checklist That Guarantees 5-Star Reviews! | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 06

Mar 20, 2025
17:00

5-STAR REVIEWS DON’T HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT...HERE’S THE SECRET!

Most Airbnb hosts wait until it’s too late to fix problems.

Leading to bad reviews, lost revenue, and angry guests.

What if you could eliminate guest complaints BEFORE they happen?

In this episode, we break down:

●︎ The EXACT Pre-Stay Checklist that guarantees 5-star reviews

●︎ Why most hosts don’t inspect their properties—and why that’s killing their ratings

●︎ How to create a guest experience that WOWs from check-in to checkout

●︎ The secret to spotting & fixing issues before your guests arrive

●︎ Why small details = more repeat bookings and higher profits


Want to run a STR business that guests rave about?

This checklist is non-negotiable.


02:30 - Using AirDNA to Accurately Analyze STR Deals

05:15 - Avoiding Pricing Mistakes That Kill Your Margins

07:50 - The Power of Pre-Launching Listings for Maximum Bookings

10:00 - The Strategy That Landed a $9,600 Booking Before Going Live

12:15 - Why Professional Photos Aren’t Always Necessary at Launch

14:30 - The Key to Standing Out in a Highly Competitive STR Market

16:45 - Solving the 90-Day Restriction Problem on New Listings

18:20 - The Power of Mood Boards to Secure Bookings Without Final Designs

20:00 - Building a STR Brand That Instantly Attracts Guests

22:30 - Creating an Unforgettable First Impression for Your Guests

25:45 - Implementing a Rock-Solid Pre-Stay Inspection Process

28:15 - The Game-Changing Checklist for Flawless STR Operations

30:10 - Why Pre-Staying at Your Own Property is the Ultimate Quality Control

33:00 - Final Advice: How to Set Your STR Business Up for Long-Term Success



Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:

group.strsecrets.com

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode