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Posted inGetting Started

How to Start a Short-Term Rental: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Learn how to start a short-term rental: pick a platform, set up your listing, budget startup costs, and avoid common beginner mistakes.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 24, 2026
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Posted inRunning Your Rental

EV Chargers for Airbnb: What Hosts Need to Know

EV chargers for Airbnb can attract more guests. Learn how to get it installed, what to consider, how much it costs, and how to bill guests.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 22, 2026
A screenshot of the Hostex calendar page, showing reservations from multiple channels, such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and more.
Posted inMarketing & Distribution

STR Channel Management: Sync Listings & Avoid Double Bookings

A channel management system syncs calendars and prices across Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking so you never double-book and never undersell.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 19, 2026
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Posted inGuest Experience

Vrbo Cancellation Policy 101: Host Guide to Protect Your Revenue

Learn Vrbo cancellation policy for hosts, explore standard policies, the impact on revenue, and practical tips to minimize cancellations.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 18, 2026
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Posted inGuest Experience

Guest Communication: Messages, Reviews & House Rules

From first message to final review, learn guest communication tactics that help STR hosts deliver better stays and earn repeat bookings.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 17, 2026
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Posted inMarketing & Distribution

How to Get Direct Bookings: Website, SEO & Email Marketing

Cut OTA commission by learning how to get direct bookings: build a website, rank on Google, and grow an email list of returning guests.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 16, 2026
A smartphone screen showing a guest undergoing facial recognition and ID verification for short-term rental guest screening, with verified badges for ID verification and security deposit, representing how hosts can vet guests before booking.
Posted inRunning Your Rental Guest Experience

Airbnb Guest Screening: How to Vet Guests Before They Book

Learn how Airbnb guest screening works, what red flags to watch for, and how to screen guests before booking and check-in.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 14, 2026
Hostex property management calendar interface and a Google search bar for the best vacation rental software.
Posted inRunning Your Rental

Vacation Rental Software & PMS: How to Choose the Right One

The right vacation rental software automates messages, calendars, and reports. Here's how to evaluate PMS options and switch with less risk.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 11, 2026
Hostex and STRLY logos alongside a calendar interface, illustrating how the integration enables property protection, guest verification, and damage reporting for short-term rentals.
Posted inHostex Updates

STRLY+Hostex: Automate Damage Protection & Guest Verification

See how STRLY and Hostex help short-term rental hosts automate protection, reduce guest friction, and add guest verification to every stay.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 9, 2026
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Posted inMarketing & Distribution

How to Sync Airbnb and Vrbo Calendars with Booking.com

Find out how to sync Airbnb and Vrbo calendars with Booking.com, avoid double bookings, and manage multiple rental channels efficiently.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 9, 2026

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