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A diagram illustrating the team collaboration management interface for a vacation rental operation, showing that each team member has their own role, with defined scopes of responsibility and access permissions.

Property Management Onboarding Checklist for Vacation Rentals

A property management onboarding checklist to help vacation rental hosts train staff, define SOPs, improve consistency, and reduce errors.
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Airbnb Party Prevention: How to Stop Parties Before They Start

Learn practical Airbnb party prevention strategies, from screening bookings and setting house rules to handling suspected parties and damage.
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Airbnb Host Profile: How to Build One That Gets You Booked

Your Airbnb host profile can tell guests more than you think. Learn what to include, which mistakes to avoid, and how to make it stand out.
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Best Vacation Rental Management Software: 7 Options Compared

Compare seven vacation rental management software options by features, pricing and plan limits, including Hostex, Guesty and Lodgify.
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Posted inRunning Your Rental

Vacation Rental Cleaning and Maintenance: A Practical Guide

Plan vacation rental cleaning and maintenance around stays, with checks for restocking, inspections, scheduling tools, and repair records.
Posted by Hostex Team October 28, 2026
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Posted inGuest Experience

Airbnb Check Out Instructions: A Complete Guide with 3 Free Templates

Learn how to write clear Airbnb check out instructions, when to send them, what to include, and how to automate them.
Posted by Hostex Team October 27, 2026
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Posted inRunning Your Rental

How to Winterize a Vacation Rental: Checklist Before the Freeze

A room-by-room plan to winterize a vacation rental. Pipe insulation, a 55-degree thermostat floor, and exterior prep, with real costs.
Posted by Hostex Team October 26, 2026
Poolside host at laptop with Airbnb channel manager overlays: multi-property calendar, a guest list, and revenue metrics.
Posted inRunning Your Rental

How to Manage Airbnb Remotely: 9 Practical Tips for 2026

Manage Airbnb remotely like a pro using automation, PMS tools, and practical strategies to save time and increase revenue.
Posted by Hostex Team October 25, 2026
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Posted inHostex Updates

Haven + Hostex: Turn Your Listings Into a Direct Booking Site

Find out how Hostex and Book With Haven support direct bookings, what Haven adds to your workflow, and how to make the most of it.
Posted by Hostex Team October 23, 2026
A screenshot of the host-side settings for Airbnb's direct booking link, showing the benefits hosts enjoy from using it, the reduction in host fees, and how to set discounts for guests.
Posted inMarketing & Distribution

Airbnb Direct Booking Link: Rules, Costs, Benefits & Alternatives

Learn how Airbnb direct booking link works, its pros and cons, and how it compares with running your own booking website.
Posted by Hostex Team October 21, 2026
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Posted inMoney & Insurance

Short-Term Rental Regulations: A US Compliance Checklist

Explore US short-term rental regulations, from permits and safety to taxes, insurance, property checks, and ongoing compliance records.
Posted by Hostex Team October 19, 2026
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Posted inMoney & Insurance

Vrbo Members Only Deals: What Hosts Need to Know in 2026

Learn how Vrbo Members Only Deals work, how discounts stack, what the 2026 rates mean, and how hosts can adjust pricing to protect revenue.
Posted by Hostex Team October 16, 2026
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Posted inRunning Your Rental

Vacation Rental Property Management: A Practical Guide

Explore vacation rental property management with guidance on self-management, co-hosts, remote teams, money, and owner communication.
Posted by Hostex Team October 14, 2026
Vrbo 12% Host Commission: What It Means for Hosts
Posted inIndustry News

Vrbo 12% Host Commission: What It Means for Hosts

Vrbo moves hosts to a flat 12% commission on October 29, 2026. See who pays more, how the rate parity clause works, and how to reprice.
Posted by Hostex Team October 12, 2026

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