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AI for Vacation Rental Hosts: Tools & Automation

Save hours with AI tools for vacation rental hosts that write listings, automate guest messages, and optimize for AI search today.
September 26, 2026
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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.
September 24, 2026
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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.
September 22, 2026
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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.
September 19, 2026
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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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Posted inRunning Your Rental

Vacation Rental Reporting: What Hosts Should Track

Learn how vacation rental reporting helps hosts track revenue, occupancy, expenses, channels, and profitability to make smarter decisions.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 7, 2026
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Posted inRunning Your Rental

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.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 4, 2026
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Posted inHostex Updates

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.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 2, 2026
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Posted inGuest 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.
Posted by Daniel Altman August 31, 2026
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Posted inMoney & 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.
Posted by Daniel Altman August 28, 2026
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Posted inMoney & 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.
Posted by Daniel Altman August 26, 2026
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Posted inMoney & 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.
Posted by Daniel Altman August 24, 2026
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Posted inRunning 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.
Posted by Daniel Altman August 21, 2026
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Posted inMoney & 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.
Posted by Daniel Altman August 19, 2026

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