Airbnb is one of the hottest ways to make some extra money, especially when you have some space you can spare. A lot of homeowners jump into this bandwagon. But not everyone who does is ready. That’s why there are a lot of common mistakes airbnb hosts make. If you’re planning on using Airbnb to … Read more
How to Monetize your Airbnb COVID-19 has hit everyone hard. Since the Coronavirus truly took hold of the global travel industry in early March, vacation rental owners and managers have struggled to stay afloat. The unprecedented deluge of cancellations and refund requests came out of the blue and left us speechless. Many rental owners been … Read more
Everyone knows that you can use Airbnb to rent out your vacation property. That you can earn money from your primary residence while you’re out of town. Or even that you could make a side income by letting out an extra room in your home to budget-conscious travellers. The system has become so ubiquitous that … Read more
When you think of how Airbnb has turned an entire industry on its head, it’s pretty amazing. Just 11 years ago, it was two roommates in San Francisco looking to help pay their rent by offering short-term rentals of their air mattress. The company that was initially called Airbedandbreakfast.com, today has more than 4 million … Read more
They’ve long been telling us that one-day smart devices would solve all of our problems. Articles going back 15 years were talking about refrigerators that would give you health tips and reorder your favourite foods before you ever run out. The future was going to be a technological marvel. Well, the future is now. While … Read more
Airbnb is a wonderful resource for landlords as they try to increase their profits. Long-term rentals can usually go for $900-1000/month while the same place can be sold for $100-120 per night for a short-term or vacation stay. The difference in earning potential between short-term and long-term rentals can be a major difference in Rental … Read more
In this modern era of constant security checks when flying anywhere, although it may not be true that there are only two types of baggage, carry-on and lost, it certainly is true that more baggage you do travel with, the more troublesome your baggage becomes. It is certainly possible your baggage could be lost. Therefore … Read more
Owning more than one property can be a struggle for most people. It should be a joy, getting financial freedom or having a place that you can enjoy on your own vacations. There will likely come a time where you realize that a property manager can be exactly what you need. However, you need to … Read more
Are you always busy during peak season? Getting lots of calls, reservations, and requests but find yourself worried when offseason arrives? This is a common problem that some owners like you have with certain properties in tourist areas like Whistler. You may be making a significant amount of money for the rest of the year, … Read more
While managing properties can be a lot of fun, you should remember that you are running a business. One of the most important factors for any business owner is Return on Investment (ROI). This allows you to see what aspects of the business are performing well and which need to be improved. This article will … Read more