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Denver short-term rental laws: the complete guide for hosts and property managers (2026)

This article explains how Denver regulates short-term rentals and what you must do to stay compliant, from proving primary residence to getting licensed, handling taxes, and meeting documentation and safety expectations.

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May 23, 2024
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How to optimize your Airbnb pricing strategy

We explore the key factors in developing a pricing strategy and examine the pros and cons of various pricing models to help you maximize earnings and occupancy.
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The ultimate Airbnb maintenance checklist and schedule
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May 21, 2024
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The ultimate Airbnb maintenance checklist and schedule

Broken down into weekly and monthly tasks, our comprehensive maintenance schedule and checklist will ensure your property is clean and safe all year round.
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How to measure the ROI of your short-term rental property tech: Savings, efficiency & optimization
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May 17, 2024
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How to measure the ROI of your short-term rental property tech: Savings, efficiency & optimization

Minut’s latest webinar reveals how leading STR industry professionals measure ROI beyond profit margins.
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Short-term rental spreadsheet to track business performance [TEMPLATE]
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May 16, 2024
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Short-term rental spreadsheet to track business performance [TEMPLATE]

Discover the formulas, metrics, and key areas needed for an efficient short-term rental spreadsheet, and download our ready-made version.
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Vacation rental housekeeping: How to manage virtual quality assurance
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May 10, 2024
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Vacation rental housekeeping: How to manage virtual quality assurance

Discover the automated processes and solutions revolutionizing how property managers keep their properties to the highest standard—and constantly in demand.
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Alternatives to indoor cameras for Airbnb: Privacy-friendly solutions
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May 10, 2024
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Alternatives to indoor cameras for Airbnb: Privacy-friendly solutions

See what Airbnb’s policy change on guest privacy means for your STR business with recommendations on noise monitors & other IoT devices.
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2024 Proptech: The top rental tech innovations to streamline operations & maximize ROI
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May 2, 2024
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2024 Proptech: The top rental tech innovations to streamline operations & maximize ROI

Discover the leading smart technologies to streamline property management, prevent damage, and maximize your ROI.
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22 Vacation rental amenities to maximize occupancy rates & repeat guests
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April 25, 2024
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22 Vacation rental amenities to maximize occupancy rates & repeat guests

Discover how to elevate your vacation rental experience with personalized gifts, smart home tech, and luxury amenities that exceed guest expectations and secure repeat bookings.
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How to drive direct bookings for your vacation rental
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April 23, 2024
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How to drive direct bookings for your vacation rental

Discover how to drive direct bookings for your vacation rental by forming positive guest relationships and experiences—and the tools that help you do so.
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Earth Day 2024: Reduce energy bills and your carbon footprint with Indoor Climate Control
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April 22, 2024
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Earth Day 2024: Reduce energy bills and your carbon footprint with Indoor Climate Control

Discover how Minut is reducing the carbon footprint of property managers around the world.
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Some of the Best Vacation Rental Channel Managers in 2024
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April 22, 2024
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Some of the Best Vacation Rental Channel Managers in 2024

Discover some of the best vacation rental channel managers in 2024. Learn how they prevent double bookings, increase efficiency, and boost revenue.
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10 Short-Term Rental and Airbnb Message Templates for Busy Property Managers
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April 22, 2024
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10 Short-Term Rental and Airbnb Message Templates for Busy Property Managers

Discover 10 essential short-term rental message templates to enhance guest communication, save time, and automate your vacation rental management.
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Vacation Rental Guest Communication: Ultimate Guide
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April 18, 2024
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Vacation Rental Guest Communication: Ultimate Guide

Use these strategies, templates & tools to enhance the guest experience, minimize questions & have scalable processes for your STR business.
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Vacation Rental Welcome Letter: What to Include? + Template
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April 10, 2024
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Vacation Rental Welcome Letter: What to Include? + Template

Discover everything you need to know about vacation rental welcome letters & use our customizable template to create your own
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Best Guest Communication Tools for Vacation Rentals
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April 3, 2024
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Best Guest Communication Tools for Vacation Rentals

A list of four top automated communication tools for vacation rental businesses, including Minut for noise and occupancy monitoring.
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Call Assist: Trained operators are ready 24/7, because over 70% of noise issues happen at night.
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March 21, 2024
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Call Assist: Trained operators are ready 24/7, because over 70% of noise issues happen at night.

We've added our call assist service so you can resolve noise-related issues much faster and worry-free. Discover all the benefits of this new service!
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A guide to short-term rental noise monitors: The 3 best solutions
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March 15, 2024
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A guide to short-term rental noise monitors: The 3 best solutions

Discover the top 3 short-term rental noise monitors, plus learn about essential features and how these devices can benefit your business.
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Airbnb bans all indoor cameras, in favor of privacy-safe devices like Minut
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March 12, 2024
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Airbnb bans all indoor cameras, in favor of privacy-safe devices like Minut

From the end of April onwards, short-term rental operator Airbnb will no longer allow hosts and property managers to have security cameras inside their vacation rental properties, citing a commitment to prioritizing guest privacy, with devices such as Minut.
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10 Best Short-Term Rental Markets in the US in 2024
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March 5, 2024
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10 Best Short-Term Rental Markets in the US in 2024

See 10 of the most exciting US STR markets in 2024, including key performance data, marketing ideas, and insights into local regulations.
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Short-Term Rental Security Deposits: A Complete Guide
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February 28, 2024
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Short-Term Rental Security Deposits: A Complete Guide

Learn what STR security deposits cover, the pros & cons, how to set the right amount, methods of collection, how OTAs manage them & what tools to use.
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Minut now integrates with Cloudbeds: where efficiency meets innovation
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February 27, 2024
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Minut now integrates with Cloudbeds: where efficiency meets innovation

In this blog post, find out how our integration with Cloudbeds can help you boost efficiency and innovation in your vacation rental business.
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Vacation Rental Security: 7 ways to protect your STR portfolio
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February 20, 2024
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Vacation Rental Security: 7 ways to protect your STR portfolio

A 7-step help guide for short-term rental property managers on how to improve security across their property portfolio
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Vacation Rental Guest Screening: Enhance Your Safety Measures
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February 19, 2024
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Vacation Rental Guest Screening: Enhance Your Safety Measures

See why vacation rental guest screening is so important, and follow these 13 tips to protect your rentals before and after guests arrive.
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Short-Term Rental Statistics & Trends for 2024
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February 16, 2024
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Short-Term Rental Statistics & Trends for 2024

Stay ahead with key insights for the short-term rental market in 2024, and beat competitors by focusing on innovative smart tech.
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