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How Sergio Quit His Job to Go All-In on Airbnb – with Sergio Castaneda

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So, you don’t quite make enough money to support yourself as a short-term rental host. But you know you need to spend more time on the business if y...

Scale Your Airbnb Business by Building Relationships – with Liam Carolan

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To scale a short-term rental business, you need more properties. And the best way to expand your portfolio is to build relationships with the right pe...

Streamline Your Cleaning and Maintenance with Breezeway – with Jeremy Gall

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you manage one or two properties on Airbnb, it’s fairly easy to keep track of your communications with cleaners and maintenance personnel. But as...

Automatically Collect Guest Emails with StayFi – with Arthur Colker

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are two ways to get more direct bookings: You can either find new customers or get current customers to return. And when you try to recruit bran...

Streamline self-checkins using Smartlocks

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Biggest Airbnb Update EVER - What you need to know

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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How to set and track KPIs in your Airbnb business

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Destination Creation – with Wil Slickers

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Travel is back in a big way, and people are hungry for unique experiences. And Wil Slickers contends that you can differentiate your short-term rental...

Lessons from the Legends X Accelerator

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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From 8 to 50 Units in Less Than a Year

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you see other short-term rental hosts as competitors or potential collaborators? It may seem counterintuitive, but connecting with other STR entrep...

What to Do When Your Airbnb Guest Sues You

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you take every possible precaution, there’s still a chance that an Airbnb guest could get hurt on your property and sue you for negligence. ...

Million Dollar Marketing Secrets

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you chasing property owners and investors in an attempt to scale your short-term rental management portfolio? What if you could market yourself in...

Introducing the Legends X Accelerator

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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How to use systems to make your life easier as an Airbnb host

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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The Three Pillars of a Successful Hospitality Brand

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday we announced our brand new virtual event, From Host to Successful Hospitality Brand. If you haven’t registered yet, do so now,&n...

The Launch of Overnight Success

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As you know, Eric and I have been working together for a few years now building different products and events for the short-term rental industry.To be...

The 15% Airbnb Host Fee and Adjusting Your Prices

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As of December 7, 2020, Airbnb hosts who use third-party property management software are required to use Simplified Pricing (unless your listings are...

Get Up to 75% Discounts on Furniture and Amenities

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that you can save money by buying in bulk. And most short-term rental hosts do try to negotiate discounts when we purchase multiple mattre...

Pricing Tips for 2021

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Travel has changed in the pandemic era. While it’s harder to make plans in advance, many are taking advantage of the ability to work from anywhere a...

Outlook on the Real Estate Market

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We experienced an unprecedented drop in GDP in 2020 and record unemployment numbers. And yet, the real estate and stock markets seem to be doing fine....

How to Manage Your Linen Efficiently

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What kind of linens should you buy for your short-term rentals? Should you focus on quality or durability? And how do you take care of the bedsheets a...

Hosting Remote Workers in Paradise

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Remote work became a reality during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of us learned that you really can do business from just about anywhere. And now th...

Guest Communication Tips in a COVID World

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest communication has changed in the COVID era. Travelers have more anxiety right now, and there is a strong need for STR hosts to communicate clear...

Learning Lessons from 2020 for Short-Term Rental Hosts

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 was a roller coaster ride for short-term rental hosts. Yes, the COVID crisis presented some very big challenges. But for those of us who stuck it...

Revenue Management Secrets

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To maximize revenue from your Airbnb listing, you have to adjust your pricing based on demand. But how do you identify when you can command a higher n...

How to Grow an STR Management Company

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, we took a closer look at the ownership model for a short-term rental business. But what if you’re not interested in buying real estate an...

How to Grow an STR Investment Portfolio

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The first step in building a short-term rental business is choosing the right business model. Do you want to lease properties and then list them on Ai...

Prevent a Ban on Airbnb in Your City

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In July 2019, Theron Lewis was in the process of scaling a short-term rental business when he read about a proposed ban on Airbnb in the city of Detro...

Top SEO Strategies to Drive Bookings

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Short-term rental hosts know that ranking on the first page of Google results is crucial in driving traffic to a direct booking site. So, what can we ...

From Host to Hospitality Brand

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How to scale your STR Business in 2021 without getting burned out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Manage Your Cleaners When Scaling Your STR Business

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cleaners are an integral part of any short-term rental (STR) business, and their role has become even more vital in the season of COVID-19. So, how do...

How to Make Your Airbnb Pet Friendly and Increase Revenue up to 25%

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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How to Avoid the Pandemic Partiers

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has limited our ability to engage in social interaction. Sporting events and concerts have been cancelled, nightclubs are closed and even...

How to Drive Direct Bookings with Your Porter

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We know it’s beneficial to have a direct booking website for our short-term rental (STR) business. But having a webpage doesn’t do us much good if...

How to Maximize Your Revenue with Rented

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Airlines and hotel chains employ entire teams to determine what their pricing and booking settings should be to maximize revenue. But most short-term ...

Crushing the STR Game in Nashville

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the same way that ‘smooth seas don’t make great sailors,’ a strong economy doesn’t produce great entrepreneurs. And for short-term rental (...

Mack Owen’s 7-Year STR Journey in Seattle

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For short-term rental hosts in urban markets, the last few months have not been easy. So, how do you stay sane in such a stressful time? Mack Owen cre...

How to Hire and Train Virtual Assistants

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you starting to feel overwhelmed as your short-term rental (STR) business grows? Or maybe you’re just tired of doing EVERYTHING and wish you had...

What I learned from 350 GPFYP podcasts

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Top three learning lessons from 350 podcast episodes.We’re not selling a space, we’re selling an experience The size, #rooms and location don...

How to Use Email Marketing to Personalize the Guest Experience

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If your Airbnb listing is a treehouse or a castle, the property itself creates a unique guest experience. But what if your space is a typical, two-bed...

How to Market to the Work-From-Home Traveler

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Travel has changed in the season of COVID-19. Short-term rental (STR) guests are looking for a ‘home instead of home’ that they can drive to. Most...

How to Pivot to a New STR Business Model

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did COVID-19 put a halt to your short-term rental (STR) business? If so, you may need to restructure your Airbnb portfolio and pivot to a new business...

The Perfect System to Manage Inventory in Your STR Units

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know exactly what items are in each of your Airbnb listings? Do you know where the breaker box is located? Or the make and model of the washing...

How to Work ON Instead of IN Your STR Business

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why are you in the short-term rental (STR) business? A lot of us start with a goal to replace our income and eventually quit our 9-to-5. But do you wa...

From 0 to 100 in One Year

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So, you want to scale a short-term rental (STR) property management company. But how do you find new clients? And how do you manage tens or even hundr...

The Importance of Community

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you have a question about your short-term rental (STR) business, where do you go? Do you run a Google search and then spend several hours sifting...

Thriving Through the Pandemic in Newfoundland

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to move out of fear and into action? Yes, the short-term rental (STR) industry took a hit in March when the Coronavirus forced most...

From 0 To 165 Units in Two Years

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you survived the last 3 months, you can survive anything. The pandemic hit short-term rental (STR) units hard and it hit property management compan...

How to Set Up an Accessibility Friendly Airbnb

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Search Airbnb for listings in your area that are accessibility friendly. What did you find?Many markets have very few short-term rental (STR) units th...

How to Get 100% Five-Star Review on Airbnb – with Martin Chilangles

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody’s perfect. But Martin Chilangles comes pretty close. If you check out his Airbnb listing, you’ll notice that he’s never received anything...

How to Invest and Run Multiple STR Units in Different Markets

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is it too much trouble to manage multiple short-term rentals (STRs) in different markets? If you have the opportunity to invest in Airbnb properties, ...

STR Legends Mastermind Goes Virtual

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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How to Pick Your Tech Stack for Your Short-Term Rental

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is no such thing as the perfect property management system (PMS). So, if you’ve been waiting for a unicorn that will solve all of your problem...

How to Take Great Airbnb Photos with a Smartphone

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many short-term rental hosts are using the Coronavirus shutdown to show our listings some love, taking advantage of the unexpected break to upgrade ou...

The One Thing

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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How to list on Kopa, the Airbnb for mid-term rentals

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Airbnb lays off 25% of their staff

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With David Krauss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Use Email Marketing To Drive Bookings

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Mark Simpson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Airbnb finally paid hosts the cancellation fees

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Eric Moeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Direct Bookings Through Powerful and Actionable Marketing Techniques

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Airbnb may allow guests to cancel June bookings

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Eric Moeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What iGMS Customers Are Doing To Weather The Crisis

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Inna Shevchenko, CMO of iGMS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Airbnb introduces temporary cancellation policy

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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How to thrive through the short-term rental crisis

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Adam Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Airbnb Raises USD 10 Billion and starts Online Experiences

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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How the Coronavirus Downturn will Shape and Change Hospitality

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Anton Zilberberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News updates and tips from the community

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Eric Moeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to use Pinterest to drive bookings

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Matt Malouf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the Coronavirus impacts Airbnb hosts Part 5

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Eric Moeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the Coronavirus Impacts Airbnb Hosts (Part IV)

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Tom Sargent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the Coronavirus impacts Airbnb Hosts (Part III)

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With John Cunningham of the Birdnest Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the Coronovirus Impacts Airbnb Hosts (Part II)

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The effect of the Coronavirus on the STR Industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the Coronavirus Impacts Airbnb Hosts (Part I)

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Coronavirus has people scared. Though the perceived risk is much higher than the actual threat of contracting COVID-19, many would-be Airbnb guest...

How Core Values Impact Your STR Business

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is the SOUL of your short-term rental (STR) business? What do you believe in? And how do you want to impact other’s lives? Whether you have one...

Finance Your STR Investment with Host Financial

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have dreams of investing in a short-term rental (STR) property but don’t know your financing options? Opportunities beyond the traditional ba...

How to Choose the Right Account Setup for STR Operators

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“2020 is going to be the year of the professional host, regardless if you’re running one unit or if you’re somebody that’s trying to hit a hun...

Takeaways from STR Legends Cartagena

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“2020 is going to be the year of the professional host, regardless if you’re running one unit or if you’re somebody that’s trying to hit a hun...

Branding for Short Term Rental Hosts

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Standing out in crowded STR markets can be difficult. With new rental properties cropping up in desirable locations every day, developing a brand for ...

What to Do When a Natural Disaster Hits Your STR Rental Business

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s never fun to think about worst case scenarios. But for Airbnb hosts, it’s important to have an idea of what you might do should the worst hap...

How to Invest & Crush It in Competitive STR Markets

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb Superhost Rebecca Cramer lives by the philosophy that it’s better to regret something that you’ve tried than to regret something that you d...

How to Create an Incredible First Impression as a Host Through Your Airbnb Listing

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the most important part of a short-term rental (STR) listing? Most hosts focus on the space itself, making it a point to have beautiful photo...

Simon Lehmann Shares His Predictions for the STR Industry in 2020 and Beyond

21 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Though home-sharing and hospitality is nothing new—we’ve been sharing our spaces since Prehistoric times—the industry has evolved a great deal i...

The Airbnb Way

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

More than 500 million people have stayed in an Airbnb since its inception in 2008. And a mind-boggling 350 people check into an Airbnb every minute. S...

The “Airbnb Mother-in-Law” Strategy Explained

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably heard of the mother-in-law apartment, a small suite on the same lot as a single-family home, where an in-law (or other family member...

How to Theme Your Space

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Between HomeAway and Airbnb, there are 3,155 cabins in Pigeon Forge, a popular Tennessee tourist destination near Dollywood. To book up, you have to S...

Investing in an STR Business in Mexico

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wish you could create space in your life to explore new things? To spend more time on creative interests or pursue the hobbies you love? Shawn Laidlaw...

How to Create Unique Hospitality Experiences

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does your Airbnb have the delight factor? The most successful short-term rental (STR) hosts surprise their guests with unique hospitality experiences....

How to Use Instagram to Promote Your Listing

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As the short-term rental (STR) space gets more and more competitive, hosts are looking to promote their listings beyond Airbnb. Joshua Hittinger lever...

STR Opportunities in Small Towns

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Think you need to operate in a major metropolitan area to run a successful short-term rental (STR) business? Think again! As STR hosts in larger citie...

The Million Dollar Host

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In under three years, Julie George went from listing her one-bedroom apartment on Airbnb to running a successful property management company that turn...

Lead Generation for STR Property Managers

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re an Airbnb entrepreneur looking to start or scale a property management business, you need leads! So, what is the best way to find property...

How to Rent Out Houseboats on Airbnb

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a unique experience for your guests leads to five-star reviews and returning clients. And if you live near the water, you can take advantage ...

How a Microbiologist Created Financial Freedom Through Managing STR Units in Houston

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“Honestly, it was a gamble … but I knew, if I put in the same amount of time that I did at my job, I knew I could make that much or even more thro...

Blueprint to Launch & Scale an STR Business

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What do top short-term rental (STR) operators from around the world have in common? This past summer, Eric Moeller and I hosted the STR Legends Live M...

The Short-Term Rental Ecosystem

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Vacation rentals have been around for a long time. But the advent of Airbnb put the industry on our radar in a new way, inspiring significant growth a...

How to Streamline Your Airbnb Guest Communications

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of short-term rental hosts underestimate the power of effective guest communication. How well you convey the information your guests need has a ...

Airbnb Hosting Fatigue Prevention & Remedies

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you annoyed with your Airbnb guests or overwhelmed with the responsibility of managing your listing? If you’ve been a short-term rental host for...

How to Maintain Outstanding Hospitality While Scaling to 80+ Units

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“I vowed to change the company’s vision … from putting roofs over people’s heads to creating memories and stirring emotions.”It is easy to b...

Guest Screening for Growing STR Managers

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a small number of Airbnb listings, screening guests (and rejecting the bad ones) is not a problem once you know what to look for. But what...

How to Keep the Bad Airbnb Guests Out by Screening Effectively

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve had a bad experience with a guest on Airbnb, chances are you did not screen that guest effectively. But if you know what to look out for a...