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5 security deposit alternatives to reduce vacancies and attract tenants

Buildium

Decreased vacancies for landlords: Offering flexible options can open the door to more qualified applicants, especially those who might be held back by a large upfront deposit. They’re especially useful when you want to keep standards high without limiting your pool of qualified applicants.

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Mail at Your Airbnb: A Host’s Guide to Guest Mail Requests

Host Tools

Running a successful Airbnb means handling all sorts of guest requests. But what happens when a guest asks to receive mail at your Airbnb? As an Airbnb host, you need to understand the implications, alternatives, and best practices for handling mail requests. This scenario is more common than you might think.

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Airbnb calendar sync with Vrbo and Booking.com: how to do it, and why it matters

Rentals United

A multi-channel distribution strategy should include major OTAs like Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, as well as a range of niche vacation rental websites. If one guest books the property through Airbnb, and your vacation rental availability calendars aren’t synced, another guest could book the same property on another site such as Vrbo.

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Sites like Airbnb: main competitors and their differences

Rentals United

From major OTAs like Booking.com to niche platforms like Plum Guide, as a property manager you have a world of options beyond Airbnb to expand your reach and maximize bookings. Although Airbnb remains one of the most influential platforms in the short-term rental market, boasting over 1.5 What other sites are like Airbnb?

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Property Management Expansion: Strategies for Successfully Entering New Markets

Zeevou

Booking and Channel Management A channel manager synchronises calendars across multiple platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com) to prevent double bookings and streamline reservation management. Additionally, understand the local tax requirements for short-term rentals, including occupancy taxes, income taxes, and any other applicable fees.

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Essentials for Airbnb Hosts

Host Tools

The rise in popularity of short-term rentals has many hosts swamped with questions, and at the top of the list is this one: What do I need to stock my Airbnb with? This guide walks you through all the essentials for Airbnb hosts to ensure your property stands out. What are Airbnb Essentials? Start your free trial today!

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Airbnb Co-Hosting For Beginners

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Co-hosting Airbnb Properties: The Ultimate Guide So, youre thinking about co-hosting Airbnb properties? We’ve rounded up all of our Airbnb Hosting Must-Haves right here in our Amazon Store. What Exactly is Co-hosting for Airbnb Properties? What Exactly is Co-hosting for Airbnb Properties?