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480. Hosting Hotline: Do You Really Need an LLC to Start Hosting?
Episode 480
This week on the Hosting Hotline, we’re tackling one of the most common legal questions new hosts face: Do you really need an LLC to start hosting?
Listener Jennifer is about to launch her first short…
Published on 1 month ago
479. Airbnb Damage Claims 101
Episode 479
No matter how well you prepare your space, accidents happen—and that’s just part of the short-term rental business. But when damage occurs, do you know how to handle it professionally, recover costs …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
478. Hosting Hotline: How Should You Handle TVs and Streaming Services in Your Rental?
Episode 478
is week on the Hosting Hotline, Amy from Canada calls in with a common (but often overlooked) question: How should short-term rental hosts handle TVs and streaming services?
We dive into:
Where you sho…Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
477. How Taylor Gates Scaled from Golf Cart Tours to Redefining Vacation Rentals
Episode 477
This week on Thanks for Visiting, we’re joined by hospitality entrepreneur Taylor Gates, whose journey from renting out rooms in Charleston to founding multiple thriving hospitality ventures is anyth…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
476. Hosting Hotline: Is Dynamic Pricing Worth It for Just One Seasonal Property?
Episode 476
This week on the Hosting Hotline, we're shaking things up by answering a listener question from the comments section of our YouTube channel. The question? Whether using a dynamic pricing tool like Pr…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
475. Content Shoots at Your Airbnb: What to Ask, What to Charge, What to Avoid
Episode 475
A local photographer wants to use your Airbnb for a shoot. Should you say yes?
In this episode, we’re walking through the exact questions we ask when we get these requests—and all the lessons we’ve le…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
474. Hosting Hotline: Should You Trade Free Stays for Influencer Content?
Episode 474
This week on the Hosting Hotline, listener Julia calls in with a timely question: should you host influencers in exchange for a free or discounted stay—especially when your property is new and you’re…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
473. Hosting Through a Crisis with Catherine Morris of Edenwood NC
Episode 473
When a once-in-a-generation storm hit the mountains of Western North Carolina, Superhost Catherine Morris found herself not only without power—but with stranded guests, canceled reservations, and maj…
Published on 2 months ago
472. Hosting Hotline: Can You Ask Guests to Book Direct After Their Stay?
Episode 472
In this Hosting Hotline episode, listener Colby from Humble Abode in Australia calls in with a question many hosts are asking: Can you still nudge guests toward booking direct after their stay—even w…
Published on 2 months ago
471. Is Airbnb Just the Beginning? A Conversation with Phil Kennard of FutureStay
Episode 471
This week on Hosting Hotline, we’re joined by Phil Kennard, founder of FutureStay—a platform built specifically for rental-preneurs. Whether you're managing one short-term rental or a growing handful…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago