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527. The Real Risks of Using AI in Your Short-Term Rental Business
Episode 527
AI is everywhere—and short-term rental hosts are using it more than ever. But where does AI actually help, and where can it quietly create risk?
This …
10 months ago
526. Hosting Hotline: Hosting Hotline: What to Do Before You Get the Keys to Your First STR
Episode 526
This week on the Hosting Hotline, Randa writes in with a question many new hosts face: What should I be focusing on while I’m waiting to take possess…
10 months, 1 week ago
525. How to Boost Income in Slow Seasons: A Strategic Plan Every Host Needs
Episode 525
Every market has a slow season—and no, it doesn’t mean your listing is broken. This week, Sarah and Annette break down how to use your slow season st…
10 months, 1 week ago
524. Hosting Hotline: How to Align With the Right Guests Without “Screening”
Episode 524
This week on the Hosting Hotline, Alexandra asks a common question: “How do you screen guests?”
Sarah and Annette break down why the word “screening” …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
523. How to Shop Your Competition Using ChatGPT (and Boost Bookings Fast)
Episode 523
This week, Sarah and Annette break down a simple but powerful strategy every host should be using to stay competitive: analyzing your comp set the sa…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
522. Hosting Hotline: Should You Really Provide Shampoo in Every Bathroom?
Episode 522
In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette answer a question from Susie, a host who’s leveling up her short-term rental and wants to know: sh…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
521. 2026 STR Predictions: What Hosts Need to Know Before the New Year
Episode 521
In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down their data-backed predictions for the 2026 short-term rental market. After a recalibration year in 2025…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
520. Hosting Hotline: How to Pick the Right Guest Avatar for Your STR
Episode 520
This week on the Hosting Hotline, Sarah and Annette answer a thoughtful question from Emily in Australia, who’s deciding between two strong guest ava…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
519. Airbnb’s New Cancellation Rules: What Hosts Need to Do Now
Episode 519
Airbnb’s new 24-hour free cancellation policy is officially live—and if you’re not prepared, this change could mean a bumpy ride ahead. In this week’…
11 months ago
518. Hosting Hotline: When to Outsource Your Cleaner (and How to Trust It’s Done Right)
Episode 518
How long should you clean your own property before handing it off to a professional cleaner? In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette tackl…
11 months ago