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From property manager to hospitality provider: Why mindset matters more than portfolio size

Discover how Michael Friedman of Simple Life Hospitality tripled his portfolio while staying profitable, and learn why he believes the shift from property manager to hospitality provider is the vacation rental industry's most important competitive advantage.

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Smoke detector placement guide for rental properties

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Vacation Rentals

Smoke detector placement guide for rental properties

Learn the best smoke detector placement strategies for rental properties, including room-by-room placement tips, common mistakes, and safety best practices.

Vacation Rentals

From World Cup comms to building a short-term rental education platform

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From World Cup comms to building a short-term rental education platform

Discover how James Varley went from managing communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to building Host Planet, and learn how he’s helping short-term rental hosts thrive through education, community, and preparing for an AI-driven future.

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Minut joins the Ring Appstore as the first rental-focused integration

Minut joins the Ring Appstore as the first rental-focused integration

Minut is now available on the Ring Appstore, connecting Ring doorbells and cameras to short-term rental workflows for hosts and guests.

Introducing the Minut Guest app, where every stay feels like home

Introducing the Minut Guest app, where every stay feels like home

Discover the Minut Guest app: a simple stay hub that gives guests access to guidebooks, smart devices, and key stay info for a smoother rental experience.

Airbnb smoking policy: What hosts can do when guests break the rules

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Vacation Rentals

Airbnb smoking policy: What hosts can do when guests break the rules

Understand Airbnb smoking policy and learn how hosts can handle rule violations, prevent damage, and protect their rental property effectively.

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From family competition to industry leadership: The power of hospitality done right

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From family competition to industry leadership: The power of hospitality done right

Discover how Tyann Marcink built a vacation rental empire while revitalizing communities, and learn the hospitality strategies that drive success.

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Vacation rental welcome book: Why do guests actually use it?

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Vacation rental welcome book: Why do guests actually use it?

Learn why a vacation rental welcome book improves the guest stay and how property managers can use it to guide guests with clear property information.

Vacation Rentals

Ideal indoor temperature and humidity for rental properties

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Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Ideal indoor temperature and humidity for rental properties

Learn the ideal indoor temperature and humidity for rental properties, how to prevent mold and damage, and how smart indoor climate monitoring helps protect guest comfort.

Residential Rentals

One guest smokes. The next guest leaves a 1-star review

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

One guest smokes. The next guest leaves a 1-star review

Practical ways to prevent smoking in rental properties, including clear no-smoking policies, guest communication, and privacy-safe monitoring to catch issues early and avoid costly damage.

Vacation Rentals

The water leak you don’t see is the one that costs the most in a property

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

The water leak you don’t see is the one that costs the most in a property

Early leak detection with continuous, real-time monitoring helps property operators catch hidden issues, prevent costly damage, and maintain smooth operations across units.

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Tennessee short-term rental laws: state rules, city permits, and compliance explained

Tennessee short-term rental laws: state rules, city permits, and compliance explained

Tennessee’s short-term rental rules are shaped mostly by local zoning, permitting, and occupancy requirements, which can vary significantly from one city or county to the next. This guide explains the state framework, key local differences, and what operators need to check before listing.

From dining room table to 1,500 units: Building a short-term rental empire without funding, with Ben Painter

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From dining room table to 1,500 units: Building a short-term rental empire without funding, with Ben Painter

Learn how Ben Painter built a 1,500-unit rental empire from nothing, and how bootstrapping, resilience, and pivoting through crisis made it possible.

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Barcelona short-term rental laws: HUT licences, PEUAT rules, and compliance explained

Barcelona short-term rental laws: HUT licences, PEUAT rules, and compliance explained

This guide explains Barcelona’s strict STR rules, including HUT authorisation, NIRTC registration, PEUAT zoning, operating obligations, and the city’s planned 2028 licence phase-out.

Airbnb safety tips: How to prevent guest incidents and risks

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Airbnb safety tips: How to prevent guest incidents and risks

Safety tips for short-term rental hosts, including police-recommended measures like guest screening, clear house rules, and privacy-safe monitoring to prevent parties, noise complaints, and property damage.

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From dating apps to smart buildings: The evolution of access technology in hospitality, with Jack Bowcott

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From dating apps to smart buildings: The evolution of access technology in hospitality, with Jack Bowcott

Jack Bowcott shares how a backpacker dating app led to Goki and Portal, and what it takes to modernise building access while balancing automation with human experience.

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New Orleans short-term rental regulations: permits, zoning, taxes, and compliance explained

New Orleans short-term rental regulations: permits, zoning, taxes, and compliance explained

This guide explains New Orleans' strict STR rules, including permit categories (NSTR/CSTR), zoning eligibility, operator licensing, inspections, lottery allocation for residential blocks, and active enforcement.

Airbnb welcome book: Why hosts need one for their guests

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Airbnb welcome book: Why hosts need one for their guests

Learn why an Airbnb welcome book helps hosts guide guests, communicate house rules clearly, and improve the overall guest experience during every stay.

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Charlotte short-term rental laws: zoning rules, permits, and compliance explained

Charlotte short-term rental laws: zoning rules, permits, and compliance explained

Charlotte’s short-term rental rules are shaped by zoning under the Unified Development Ordinance, evolving local policies, and complaint-driven enforcement. This guide explains how current rules apply and what operators must do to stay compliant.

AI prompts for property managers to create guest guidebooks

Vacation Rentals

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AI prompts for property managers to create guest guidebooks

Discover AI prompts for property managers to create guest guidebooks, welcome messages, and safety instructions in minutes.

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From family farm to a billion dollars in bookings, with Mark Simpson

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From family farm to a billion dollars in bookings, with Mark Simpson

Mark Simpson, founder of Boostly, shares why short-term rental hosts should reduce their reliance on OTAs like Airbnb, and how consistent marketing, authentic personal branding, and smart use of AI can help build a more sustainable, independent business.

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Texas short-term rental laws: City rules, zoning limits, and compliance explained

Texas short-term rental laws: City rules, zoning limits, and compliance explained

Texas short-term rental regulations vary sharply by city — Austin's tiered licensing, Dallas' zoning battles, Houston's registration audits — with no statewide system, making address-level zoning and local compliance essential for operators.

California short-term rental laws: state rules, city regulations, and compliance explained

California short-term rental laws: state rules, city regulations, and compliance explained

This 2026 guide breaks down California's fragmented STR regulations with an operator checklist for compliance.

Arizona short-term rental laws: state rules, city enforcement, and compliance explained

Arizona short-term rental laws: state rules, city enforcement, and compliance explained

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.

How to get 5-star reviews on Airbnb in 2026

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How to get 5-star reviews on Airbnb in 2026

Learn how to get 5 star reviews on Airbnb with proven tips on guest experience, comfort, safety, and proactive hosting.

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