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Tools and Systems That We Use to Streamline Our Hosting Business
Description
When Eric and I bought the existing Airbnb business at Strawberry Creek Village, the previous host didn’t use any technology tools at all.
Running the community as a traditional vacation rental, she tracked bookings with pen and paper, texted the cleaner personally and physically plugged in and unplugged the outdoor lights herself each day.
On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric shares the home automation technology he’s installed at Strawberry Creek and describes the system we created around the digital locks and temporary access codes in our short-term rentals to streamline our business.
Listen in to understand why Eric and I are setting up the tech ourselves and get our best advice on implementing new technology in your Airbnb hosting business.
Topics Covered
What tech we’ve installed at Strawberry Creek
- Lights turn on/off automatically
- Schlage Encode digital locks
- NoiseAware in units and outdoors
- Apple TV and Nest thermostats
The benefits of using digital locks in a STR
- Security
- Guest convenience
- Management
How we’re automating the guest code process
- Hostfully to import info at booking
- Manage and track via RemoteLock
Our best advice on implementing technology
- Take time for onboarding process
- Build SOPs around how to use tech
The advantage of creating walk-through videos
- Helps VAs with guest messaging
- Insurance in case of owner disputes
How we’re building relationships with guests
- Personal communication
- Onsite team member
Resources
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Email jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
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