Podcast Episodes

490. Hosting Hotline: Are You Doing Enough to Market Your Midterm Rental?

Episode 490

This week on the Hosting Hotline, we’re answering Kelsey’s question about how to market a midterm rental beyond just listing on Airbnb or Furnished Finder. If you want to stay competitive in the midt…

Published on 2 hours ago

489. Chargebacks 101: Spotting Red Flags and Safeguarding Your Bookings

Episode 489

This week on Thanks for Visiting, we’re diving deep into a topic no host wants to deal with—but every host needs to understand: chargebacks.

Whether you’ve faced one before or you’re hearing the term …

Published on 5 days, 2 hours ago

488. Hosting Hotline: How Can You Monetize Your Property’s Most Unique Feature?

Episode 488

This week on the Hosting Hotline, listener Mike calls in with a creative question about syncing Airbnb calendars—but what he really unlocks is a much bigger opportunity for short-term rental hosts.

Mi…

Published on 1 week ago

487. Strict vs. Flexible: Which Airbnb Cancellation Policy Should I Chose?

Episode 487

If you’ve ever second-guessed your Airbnb cancellation policy—or gotten a refund request that threw you off—this episode is for you.

We’re diving into the pros and cons of each Airbnb cancellation pol…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

486. Hosting Hotline: How Much Control Is Too Much? Temp Settings and Turnover Tips

Episode 486

In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette answer listener Dayne’s two-part question about couch cushion covers and temperature control settings in short-term rentals. First, they discuss the…

Published on 2 weeks ago

485. Are Influencer Stays Worth It? How to Know, What to Ask, and When to Say No

Episode 485

This week, we’re diving into one of the most common questions we hear from hosts: Should you say yes to that influencer asking for a free stay?

Whether you're actively seeking partnerships or you're f…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

484. Hosting Hotline: Are You Really Covered by Airbnb Insurance?

Episode 484

Airbnb’s AirCover might sound reassuring—but is it enough to truly protect your short-term rental? In this Hosting Hotline episode, we break down a YouTube comment that sparked an important conversat…

Published on 3 weeks ago

483. Are You Actually Covered? What Hosts Need to Know About Insurance with Darren Nix from Steadily

Episode 483

This week on Thanks for Visiting, we’re joined by Darren Nix, founder and CEO of Steadily, one of the fastest-growing landlord insurance companies in the U.S.

Darren’s story starts with a personal los…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

482. Hosting Hotline: Can You Actually Sell Your STR as a Turnkey Business?

Episode 482

This week on the Hosting Hotline, Lori from Fort Wayne, Indiana calls in with a big-picture question: how do you prepare your short-term rental (STR) for sale—and is it possible to sell it as a funct…

Published on 4 weeks ago

481. Fix Your Airbnb Title: Simple Changes That Drive More Bookings

Episode 481

This week on Thanks for Visiting, Sarah is flying solo to dig deep into one of the most powerful (yet overlooked) elements of your Airbnb listing: the title.

With only 50 characters to work with, your…

Published on 1 month ago