Good reads for great property operators

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Boost guest experience with simple comfort, safety, and communication tips that make guests feel at home.

Discover how GuestReady scaled to thousands of properties globally by building AI-powered tech that solves real operational challenges in hospitality.

District VI bans private short-term rentals from Jan 1, 2026 via Decree 26/2024. Discover what hosts need to know about fines, closures, and next steps to stay compliant.

Austin’s short-term rental rules are shaped by a tiered licensing system, zoning restrictions, and strict limits on non-owner-occupied properties. This guide explains how the framework works in practice and what operators must do to stay compliant.

Ensure guest safety in short-term rentals with this practical checklist covering smart locks, fire and CO safety, mold prevention, emergency readiness, and privacy-safe monitoring.

From May 2026, new EU STR regulations reshape registration and data sharing. Discover what operators must do to stay compliant across Europe.

Lodgeur CEO Sébastien Long on navigating short-term rental regulation, building revenue-sharing partnerships, and scaling in a regulated world.

Explore how yhangry is redefining guest experiences in short-term rentals, turning private chefs into powerful booking drivers for hosts.

Jeremy Werden's journey from finance to short-term rental entrepreneur reveals the impact of data-driven decisions, unique guest experiences, and balancing technology with human connection.

Learn how crowd detection helps vacation rental hosts prevent parties without cameras. This is a privacy-safe guide to preventing unauthorized parties and gatherings.

Leo Walton explores how the short-term rental industry has evolved over the past decade, the importance of thinking local first, and how to build trust through risk management.

Learn what short-term rental noise rules mean for hosts, who is legally responsible for noise complaints, and how to stay compliant without violating guest privacy.