Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Kara asks:As a brand new host, what do I need to be aware of when setting up a direct booking site for my property?Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAThanks 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.

Addie Wales is a marketing professional and Airbnb Superhost. She has 8 years experience working in marketing and 2 years hosting guests at her off-grid cabins in northern Minnesota. Addie and her husband Ben are serial entrepreneurs. They also own and operate a coworking & fitness space in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When Addie's not working, she loves to travel, hike, bike, and practice yoga.Their off-grid properties, the Ely Cabin Collective, provide guests with a range of nature-focused comforts, including all the desired “Glamping” amenities, while remaining fully off-grid with solar power, propane heat, and outdoor firepits. Situated on 40 private acres of Minnesota wilderness, guests have access to walking trails, nearby state parks, and watersports like kayaking and paddle boarding.Addie offers consulting for hosts that want to:Build from scratch on raw land,Set up an off-grid solar system, or Need help marketing and branding their rental to make it stand out from the rest Resources:Ely Cabin Collective@ElyLogCabin on Instagram@ElyCabinCollective on InstagramEly Log Cabin Airbnb Listing#STRShareSunday: #TheTexasAFrameThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:MinoanMinoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!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.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Kitty asks:We have a great property, but because the town is extremely seasonal, it’s very difficult to rent. Should we sell? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti is an internationally acclaimed expert on accessible and universal design. She speaks and consults with people in the vacation rental industry to help make their properties more accessible, safe, and marketable. She is committed to teaching vacation rental homeowners how to attract guests of all abilities.As the author of the Universal Design Toolkit, her book is filled with time-saving ideas, resources, solutions, and guidance for making homes accessible. Rossetti and her husband led the design team, were the general contractors, and live in the Universal Design Living Laboratory, This is the top-rated universal design home in North America.Today, Rosemarie joins us to discuss the business opportunities of accessible homes, what is typically missing from homes to make them accessible, and features that already exist in your property that may qualify as accessibility options.Resources:RosemarieSpeaks.comUDLL.comUniversal Design Toolkit#STRShareSunday: @becomingrentableThanks 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.Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!

To wrap up the year, we’re recapping our Top 10 episodes of 2022! Thank you to all of our amazing guests who’ve joined us on the show, and for our new AMA episodes, thanks to all you listeners for submitting questions throughout the year. See you in 2023!Resources:165. Double Your Bookings with This STR Listing Strategy148. Behind the Scenes on Our First Real Estate Deal146: Back to the Basics: 7 Things to Review in the New Year158. Building Successful Digital Marketing Campaigns with Emily Miethner152. Pets & Your Rental Property: What You Need to Know with Heather Kazmark151. How to Build a Foolproof Inspection Checklist147. Back to the Basics: Refocusing on Guest Experience155. Taking Your Short-Term Rental from Job to Business with Kylan Pimley161. Simplify Ordering & Save on Furnishing Your STR with Minoan162. Less is More in Luxury Real Estate with Rachel Gainsbrugh#STRShareSunday: @lucky_bend_lookoutThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!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.Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Amy asks:Some guests tend to trust Airbnb because of perceived added security. How do I explain the benefits of direct booking to guests?Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAThanks 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.

Annette + Sarah share their Top 10 Hosting Tips for 2022. You can submit your top tips on Instagram @ThanksForVisiting_Free + Clear Laundry DetergentBackup Keys for Smart LocksTo-Go CupsChip ClipsExtra Wine Keys (+ Bottle Openers)Lighting for Evening Check-InsBlock Your Listing Calendar for Time OffA “Getting Ready” Area Outside of the BathroomCombine A Dresser with A TV StandExtra Supplies for Longer StaysResources:Follow us on Instagram + Share your Hosting Hot Tips!#STRShareSunday: @TheBrookhouseVTThanks 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.Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!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 to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Sharon (@WindroseDestinations) asks:How do you suggest pricing for mid-term stays, especially coming into the slow winter season?Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAThanks 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.

Sarah and Annette recap the 2022 business year, and discuss what they plan for 2023 (including the slow winter season in Ohio). They share their tips on switching from short-term to mid-term rentals, what you need to consider, and how to make sure you are ready for when the short-term rental season resumes.Resources:#STRShareSunday: @homme_girlsThanks 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.Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Chris asks:What are best practices for washing bed linens? With a duvet cover, do you still wash the main bedspread after each guest?Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAThanks 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.