Daniel Altman, Author at Hostex

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Vacation Rental Payment Processing: Deposits & Direct Bookings

Learn how vacation rental payment processing works, from security deposits and direct bookings to payouts, fees, refunds, and chargebacks.

Daniel Altman September 4, 2026

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Hostex-Aktualisierungen

NaverSync + Hostex: Sync Naver Bookings, Inventory & Rates

Connect Naver Reservation with Hostex via NaverSync to sync bookings, inventory, and daily rates automatically. OAuth-safe connection with Korean support.

Daniel Altman September 2, 2026

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Guest Experience

Energy Efficient Upgrades for Vacation Rentals That Pay Off

Learn how vacation rental energy efficiency upgrades cut costs, improve guest satisfaction, boost bookings, and create long-term profits.

Daniel Altman August 31, 2026

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Money & Insurance

Mid-Term Rentals Strategy: A Guide for STR Hosts

Learn how STR hosts can build a mid-term rental strategy with pricing tips, guest insights, legal considerations, and management workflows.

Daniel Altman August 28, 2026

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Money & Insurance

Best Places to Invest in Short-Term Rentals in the US 2026–2027

Find the best places to invest in short-term rentals across the US, ranked by revenue potential, affordability, demand, and investment risks.

Daniel Altman August 26, 2026

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Money & Insurance

Short-Term Rental Investment Guide: Costs, ROI & Risks

Learn how to evaluate markets, estimate returns, manage risks, and build a profitable short-term rental investment with confidence.

Daniel Altman August 24, 2026

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Running Your Rental

Hostex vs Uplisting: Which Vacation Rental PMS Is Right for You?

Compare Hostex vs Uplisting on pricing, features, automation, direct booking, and integrations to find the better PMS for your business.

Daniel Altman August 21, 2026

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Money & Insurance

Vacation Rental License: A Step-by-Step Guide for U.S. Hosts

Learn how to get a vacation rental license in the U.S., including application steps, costs, approval times, common mistakes, and FAQs.

Daniel Altman August 19, 2026

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Marketing & Distribution

Vacation Rental Email Marketing: Guide to Boost Direct Bookings

Improve your vacation rental Email marketing strategy to boost repeat bookings and unlock the full value of your guest list.

Daniel Altman August 17, 2026

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Running Your Rental

Hostex vs iGMS: Which Vacation Rental Software Is Better?

Compare Hostex vs iGMS to explore pricing, features, AI tools, channel management, and automation options for vacation rental businesses.

Daniel Altman August 14, 2026