One of the biggest issues for Airbnb hosts is their lack of access to critical market data, like average daily rates, occupancy rates, and total room counts. These Airbnb market insights give hosts the opportunity to improve, optimize and advance their business practices and pricing efficiency. Without this information, hosts are left almost completely in…
Looking for fantastic tips, insights, and strategies to grow your short-term rental business? Are you getting started and want to learn how to get going, what to expect, how to succeed? The vacation rental industry has no shortage of fantastic resources for property managers, hosts, and newbies. Here are a few great blogs that we…
As a vacation rental manager it is crucial to utilize the best technology and software. Channel managers (CMS) and property management systems (PMS) are key tools for any successful short term rental management business. Channel managers allow for seamless distribution onto key sales channels such as Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Expedia, and TripAdvisor. While property management…
2021 Market Analysis: Vancouver Airbnb Property Management Vancouver is uniquely nestled among the Pacific Ocean and the Coastal Mountain Range of Canada’s west coast. Vancouver is a modern and diverse global city but that’s only the half of it. What makes Vancouver stand out is it’s green and vast backyard! They don’t call it “Beautiful…
Farming is a challenging business. The success of a farm is dependent on good weather, requires large capital investments, has a seasonal cash flow, and influenced by global economic and political forces; much like the short-term vacation rental industry. British Columbian farmers face the additional challenge and opportunity of extremely desirable and expensive farmland. Many…
When setting up your property it can be easy to forget purchasing basic items. This list provides a guideline to get started and keep sometimes forgotten things in mind. However, one of the best ways to learn what you’re missing is to spend some nights in your property, cook some meals, and get the true…
We’ve talked with dozens of people interested in buying property in Whistler, BC. It is, after all, one of the most beautiful towns to live in Canada. Every year millions of visitors travel from around the world to ski, snowboard, and mountain bike down the world-class trails Whistler has to offer. Looking To Purchase Property…
Are you new guest to Airbnb? If so, it’s important to learn some of the explicit and implicit etiquette that you should follow. Check out these 10 tips from Airbnb hosts to new Airbnb guests! The tips and advice included in this list come directly from seasoned hosts. Airbnb is a great platform for travelling…
The photos of your Airbnb are one of the most important parts of your listing. As they say “photos are worth a thousand words.” This is especially true on Airbnb, where guests frequently don’t even read your content but will flip through all your photos. If you want to drastically improve the SEO of your…
Putting your property online for renting has never been easier, thanks to the range of vacation rental platforms available to holidaymakers and travelers alike today. Just because it’s easier than ever before to fill your second home throughout the summer or earn some extra cash while you’re away doesn’t mean there aren’t things to watch…