Thanks For Visiting

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.Sandrine asks:My partners and I are finally set to launch our first STR next month. We will certainly diversify our OTAs, but I would love to know any hot tips that you may have for newbies like us. As we do set up our Airbnb listing, what things do we definitely want to make sure are turned on, or off? Can you share any tips that will make us more appealing on the platform? Thanks so much.(00:02:00) Any Hot Tips for Hosts Just Getting Started?(00:02:56) Importance of Professional Photography & Image Arrangement (00:04:18) Covering All the Details During Listing Set-Up(00:05:47) Establish a Dynamic Pricing Strategy (00:07:02) Dialing in Your House Rules Before You Need Them(00:08:01) Pressure Test, Pressure Test, Pressure Test(00:09:29) Prioritizing Safety & Security for Everyone Involved Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, submit your burning hosting questions at: hostinghotline.com.Resources:Recommended dynamic pricing partner: PriceLabsRecommended STR insurance partner: Proper InsuranceYou’re invited to earn money as an Airbnb host: Get started on AirbnbVisit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comAirbnb Link: https://www.airbnb.com/r/sarahk1481?s=6&t=061n0gThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.StayFi | Go to www.stayfi.com and enter TFV to get 50% off your first three months.Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!

Today’s expert guest is Sarah Weaver, co-author of the new MTR management book, 30 Day Stay. She joins the show to detail her amazing journey – around the world and back again – to Omaha, where she's now grown roots as a trusted MTR hosting mentor, real estate investor, business coach, speaker, and global workshop leader.Sarah is financially free and has leveraged mid-term rentals to design a life she loves. In this episode, we hear all about the beginning of her travels – managing her first property from Argentina and buying her second from Mexico – all the way through to her burgeoning empire in the American midwest (with a pandemic pitstop in New Zealand, of course).Her wealth of experience and wisdom goes so much deeper than midterm rentals; steeped in the low-grade pressure cooker of solo female global travel and through work with her own mentors, her perspective on the world gives us so much to learn from.Grab Sarah's book, 30 Day Stay, published by Bigger Pockets here: https://amzn.to/3RjlpUo(00:01:13) #STRShareSunday: @40th.and.fruit(00:06:49) Sarah Weaver’s Worldwide Hosting Journey(00:17:10) Managing Rapid Growth in 2020/21(00:27:05) Shifting Strategy to Mid-Term Rentals (00:46:58) Growing Roots in Omaha, NebraskaResources:Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comRead: 30 Day Stay by Sarah Weaver & Zeona McIntyreInstagram: @sarahdweaverFurnishing services: Arya Design ServicesInvestor retreats: Invested Adventures#STRShareSunday: @40th.and.fruitThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.Relay | Go to https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=ThanksForVisiting for your FREE business banking account.Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.Danielle asks:I've heard you guys talk about to-go coffee cups. Are they disposable cups? I think it's a great idea, but I'm not sure what you mean. I'd love your advice. Thank you.(01:28) Danielle Asks About Recommended To-Go Coffee Cups(02:07) Paper Cups with Sleeve & Lid (Recyclable Version!) (03:07) Benefits of Providing Branded At-Home Coffee Mugs (04:22) How Many Coffee Cups Should You Provide to Rental Guests?Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, submit your burning hosting questions at: hostinghotline.com.Resources:16 oz Paper Coffee Cups, Disposable Paper Coffee Cup with Lids, Sleeves & StirrersVisit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!StayFi | Go to www.stayfi.com and enter TFV to get 50% off your first three months.

Monique DeLorenzo, a solutions consultant with PriceLabs, discusses dynamic pricing and market insights for hosts and property managers. Topics covered include Airbnb cleaning fee changes, common pricing mistakes, and how PriceLabs compares to Airbnb Smart Pricing. A deep dive into dynamic pricing you don't want to miss.

Welcome back to Success Unlocked, where our hosting business master membership coaches discuss operations, social media, unique builds, co-hosting strategies, and so much more. This week’s episode is Co-Hosting Confidential, hosted by Amy Corbett.Amy speaks with Lori Lusk – an experienced co-host living in Washington but operating rentals in Georgia, Arkansas, and Seattle – about what it takes to manage remote properties. They cover the pros and cons, do’s and don’ts, best practices, mistakes to avoid, and so much more.Critical questions to ask during onboarding, roles to prioritize, and whether or not you should tour a prospective property in person – you’ll get answers to some important questions as a beginner co-host or someone who’s looking to learn more about the space. (00:02:10) Tips for Getting Into Co-Hosting(00:11:05) Establishing Effective Expectations(00:16:41) Coordinating Remote Vacation Properties (00:23:31) Co-Hosting Best Practices: Time Zones & Travel(00:28:51) Expanding to Brand New MarketsResources:Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comWebsite: goldendeerescapes.comRemote Host Hub: remotehosthub.comInstagram: @goldendeerescapes and @remotehosthubWebsite: allbelong.coInstagram: @allbelong.coTik Tok: @allbelongcoFacebook: allbelong.coThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.Ryan asks:I converted an LTR to an STR last year with stellar results. I just went live with my second listing, an executive lake home minutes from downtown Minneapolis with epic views over the water and downtown skyline. It has a game room, a hot tub, boathouse, all the bells and whistles. What I need is some guidance and information with respect to marketing, pitfalls to avoid, and the safety of the home and its guests. I can find reference information about lake homes further away from the metropolitan area, but not so close. The suburb it’s located in just passed a six-guest cap on all STRs. This works great for our 3,400 square foot home since it only has three mammoth bedrooms. Any and all information you could help me out with would be so appreciated. (00:01:34) Ryan Asks About His New Lake View Listing(00:03:17) Targeted Marketing to Match Your Needs(00:04:46) Recommended Tech: NoiseAware & Know Your Guest (00:07:22) Clear House Rules & Communications Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, submit your burning hosting questions at: hostinghotline.com.Resources:Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comNoiseAware, Noise Monitoring System: Use code TFVNA20 to get 20% off your purchase!Verify your guests with Know Your Guest by SuperhogThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.StayFi | Go to www.stayfi.com and enter TFV to get 50% off your first three months.

Sarah and Annette celebrate ten of the most impactful, educational, and memorable episodes of the year. Seven fantastic (female-led) guest episodes, three editions of Hosting Hotline, and one bonus release make the cut in this recap of 2023, before we look ahead at 2024 and beyond.Direct booking, legislation and regulation, and making the decision to buy/sell are just a few trending STR topics going into the new year. If you are in the midst of one, or another tricky situation, and are willing to be open and vulnerable in a conversation for our audience, we’d love to have you on the show. Email hi@thanksforvisiting.com to get things started!(00:01:44) #STRShareSunday: @foxtailcabin(00:04:42) 2023: Recapping a Hard Pivot for Hosts(00:06:42) Celebrating our Top 7 Guest Episodes of 2023(00:21:27) Hosting Hotline: Top Host Inquiries of 2023Resources:Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.com#STRShareSunday: @foxtailcabinThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!Hostfully | Go to https://www.hostfully.com/tfv and use TFV100 to get $500 off your subscription.Relay | Go to https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=ThanksForVisiting for your FREE business banking account.

Welcome back to Success Unlocked, where our hosting business master membership coaches discuss operations, social media, unique builds, co-hosting strategies, and much more. This week’s episode is Systems Shakedown, hosted by Wendy Doris.Wendy is joined by co-hosting champions, Colleen Prochaska and Amy Corbett, of Stay Awhile Hosting Co. and All Belong Co., respectively. Both women bring a wealth of knowledge and hospitality experience to this roundtable-style conversation on best practices, mistakes to avoid, and of course, systems to implement as you smooth it all out.(00:02:13) (Re)Introducing Colleen & Amy(00:03:46) Easy Tips to Boost Guest Satisfaction(00:15:29) The Power of a Phone Call  (00:27:14) Knowing When to Make a Change(00:32:14) Prioritize the Check-In Experience (00:38:48) Converting 4-Star Reviews to 5-Star ReviewsResources:Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comWebsites: mostess.host, stayawhilehostingco.com, allbelong.coInstagram: @mostess.host, @stayawhilehostingco, @allbelong.coThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.Katrina asks:What’s your opinion on giving out the address of the house to guests? Recently, I've been having guests contact me through VRBO, asking for the address in advance of their stay. Some of these guests are asking for that information so they can check it out before they book, months ahead.In other cases, they're booking, paying the initial deposit, and then asking for the physical address about two months before they're even going to be staying there.I personally am a little uncomfortable giving out my address that early on. I'd like to get your thoughts. What are best practices right now? (00:01:31) How Early (or Late) Should You Share Your Rental’s Address?(00:02:55) Recent Rumblings of Questionable Bookings on VRBO(00:04:23) Honor Your Own Comfort Level with Standardization (00:06:02) Sarah Recommends Appropriate Timing for Sharing Your Address Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, submit your burning hosting questions at: hostinghotline.com.Resources:Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.StayFi | Go to www.stayfi.com and enter TFV to get 50% off your first three months.

Sarah and Annette drop in for a holiday season solo to reinforce the importance of establishing a well-organized structure to run your short-term rental business, from branding, SEO, and social/print/email marketing to bookings, guest management, maintenance, housekeeping, inspections, and so much more.Get a pro rundown on what roles and responsibilities to prioritize in three main areas of your business: Marketing/Sales, Operations, and Admin/Finance. And don’t miss Sarah’s recommendation for which order to follow when hiring for these positions, at the end of the episode.To follow along, listeners are invited to download our FREE org chart template: thanksforvisiting.com/org-chart.(00:01:22) #STRShareSunday: @blissfulburrow(00:04:20) Why You Should Organize Your STR Business(00:08:32) Empower Your Sales & Marketing Department (00:14:15) Short-Term Rental Operations Department(00:22:17) What Makes a Good Finance & Admin Department?(00:27:10) Sarah & Annette Recommend a Short-Term Rental Org ChartResources:Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comDownload our org chart: thanksforvisiting.com/org-chart#STRShareSunday: @blissfulburrowThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!Hostfully | Go to https://www.hostfully.com/tfv and use TFV100 to get $500 off your subscription.Relay | Go to https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=ThanksForVisiting for your FREE business banking account.Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.