It’s a question lots of hosts want the answer to! Should I be listing on Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway, or all of the above. Lifty Life lists on all these channels but in the fight against giants: Airbnb vs VRBO? Which is best? How are they different? How are they the same? Airbnb and VRBO (aka…
The effects of Covid19 on the vacation rental industry have been hard felt. Hosts are concerned about sustaining their businesses through this tough time and the impacts it will have on their futures. Lifty Life shares these concerns and wanted to find some answers and advice on the future of our industry. In a series…
Tofino is a great market for owning and operating a vacation rental. Lifty Life recently ranked it among the top markets in Canada. Not only is it a great place to own an Airbnb it is a great place to own a vacation property for yourself and family. Your family will love spending parts of…
Our team is often asked “what goes into launching an Airbnb in Canmore, Alberta?”. For those that don’t know, Canmore is highly regarded as one of the top Airbnb markets in Canada. It started off as a small drive-through town for tourists migrating from Calgary International Airport to Banff National Park. As the demand for…
If you’re wondering how to mitigate risk of your Airbnb then we have some suggestions for you! When setting up your vacation rental you will want to consider your local regulations, insurance, security and safety. Consider safety and security as one of your top concerns when staging and designing your property. Many hosts only consider…
In these challenging financial times it’s more important than ever to generate a supplementary income. Have you ever considered listing your property on Airbnb? We’re sure you have heard of the earning potential on vacation rental websites such as Airbnb and Homeaway. We’re here to help you plan for your entry into the wonderful world…
How To Automate Your Airbnb: The Ultimate Guide With the recent explosion of Airbnb listings across the world, it is not surprising that hosts and property management companies are looking to automate. If you have been neglecting automating your short term rental business, now is the time to take action. Guests are becoming increasingly more…
Let’s face it, the tourism industry took a big hit in the last 3 – 4 weeks. As the covid-19 pandemic continues to be at the top of global concern; airlines, hotels, and most hospitality based businesses have experienced a significant loss in business. Recently, Airbnb just loosened their rules on their extenuating circumstances clause…
Covid19 & Vacation Rentals The travel industry is hurting due to the growing travel fears of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). It is very likely you are dealing with many guest cancellations and concerns. The closure, suspension, and cancellation of major events, sport, and culture amenities diminish the value proposition of your listing. Sadly, the current environment…
History of Airbnb In 2008, Brian Chesky founded a small company based on the idea of renting out the extra space of your house to complete strangers. This little company grew into what we know now as Airbnb – one of the largest short-term rental booking platforms in the world. They now list millions of…
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