Good reads for great property operators

After exiting several companies, Danielle and Culin built a 14-property short-term rental portfolio around family life. They share what separates hosts who thrive from those who stall.

Minut Living brings privacy-first smoke and damp detection to multifamily and student housing, helping landlords keep buildings smoke-free and healthy without cameras or recordings.

Learn how self-testing carbon monoxide detectors help vacation rental hosts monitor device health, spot maintenance issues, and manage guest safety remotely.

Airbnb Japan and mui Lab are set to launch Minut’s platform to help hosts in Kyoto catch noise early, before it disturbs the community.

This article shares Airbnb's 2026 rules for noise decibel monitors, including disclosure, placement, privacy, audio recording, and what hosts can and cannot use.

Learn how to manage carbon monoxide in vacation rentals with practical guidance on prevention, detection, maintenance, guest communication, and safety routines.

Former firefighter Justin Ford explains the vacation rental safety risks hosts overlook, from carbon monoxide to alarm tampering and pool drownings, and why safety should come before ADR.

Meet A1, with automatic self-testing between bookings, real-time tamper alerts and a compliance log.

This article details Palm Springs' 2026 short-term rental laws, including mandatory certificates, 20% neighborhood density caps, 26-contract annual limits, strict noise standards, taxes, and a compliance checklist for operators.

Noise is one of the top drivers of negative reviews in hospitality, but strict “no-noise” rules can feel cold and unwelcoming. This post explains how leading hotels and aparthotels are building guest-friendly noise policies that balance comfort, communication, and technology.

This article explains Airbnb’s current rules, how noise monitoring devices work without recording audio, and best practices.

Learn essential Airbnb privacy best practices and discover how privacy-safe monitoring tools can protect your short-term rental properties and enhance guest experiences.

Having built a career on the trust that makes short stays work, Humphrey Bowles, founder of Truvi and former head of new business at One Fine Stay, explains why platform dependency is the industry's most under-priced risk, why guest screening isn't designed to protect hosts, and the three steps property managers should take now.

Discover the formulas, metrics, and key areas needed for an efficient short-term rental spreadsheet, and download our ready-made version.

Did you know outdoor spaces can enhance the tenant experience and boost property value? Read all about creating a green area for multifamily here.

Discover how to create a comprehensive inspection checklist that saves you time & stress across your properties and business operations.

A 2026 guide to Amsterdam short-term rental rules, covering the main-residence requirement, 30- and 15-night caps, permit and registration obligations, tourist tax, and the city’s formal escalation ladder for neighbourhood-level restrictions.

Use this vacation rental safety checklist to go beyond legal requirements and create a safer property with practical inspections, maintenance routines, and proactive guest protection strategies.

This article explores how Airbnb safety differs from hotels, why hosts have different responsibilities, and the best practices for protecting guests, properties, and your business.

This article explores how to tell if an Airbnb is safe before you book and what to check when you arrive.

Arizona permits short-term rentals statewide under a preemption framework that stops cities from banning them outright, but operators must navigate a layered compliance picture covering state TPT registration, county assessor filing, city licensing, and strict conduct rules around noise, occupancy, and safety.

From best practices to Airbnb's criteria, we share everything you need to know to get recognized as a Superhost by Airbnb.

Learn how aparthotel management teams can reduce room downtime, improve turnover efficiency, and protect revenue through proactive operations and guest-ready best practices.

From an engineering career to founding Bloqq, Tom Fisher explains why student housing and build-to-rent owners are turning to short stays, why he staffs buildings with his own people, and how his team takes a building live in just 13 days.