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1) 527. The Real Risks of Using AI in Your Short-Term Rental Business
AI is everywhere—and short-term rental hosts are using it more than ever. But where does AI actually help, and where can it quietly create risk?This week, Sarah and Annette are joined by attorney Scot...Show More
2) 526. Hosting Hotline: Hosting Hotline: What to Do Before You Get the Keys to Your First STR
This week on the Hosting Hotline, Randa writes in with a question many new hosts face: What should I be focusing on while I’m waiting to take possession of my first short-term rental?Sarah and Annette...Show More
3) 525. How to Boost Income in Slow Seasons: A Strategic Plan Every Host Needs
Every market has a slow season—and no, it doesn’t mean your listing is broken. This week, Sarah and Annette break down how to use your slow season strategically so you can maximize revenue when demand...Show More
4) 524. Hosting Hotline: How to Align With the Right Guests Without “Screening”
This week on the Hosting Hotline, Alexandra asks a common question: “How do you screen guests?”Sarah and Annette break down why the word “screening” doesn’t belong in hospitality—and how hosts can shi...Show More
5) 523. How to Shop Your Competition Using ChatGPT (and Boost Bookings Fast)
This week, Sarah and Annette break down a simple but powerful strategy every host should be using to stay competitive: analyzing your comp set the same way professional revenue managers do—without spe...Show More
6) 522. Hosting Hotline: Should You Really Provide Shampoo in Every Bathroom?
In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette answer a question from Susie, a host who’s leveling up her short-term rental and wants to know: should you provide shampoo, conditioner, and body was...Show More
7) 521. 2026 STR Predictions: What Hosts Need to Know Before the New Year
In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down their data-backed predictions for the 2026 short-term rental market. After a recalibration year in 2025—marked by softened bookings, rising standards, and...Show More
8) 520. Hosting Hotline: How to Pick the Right Guest Avatar for Your STR
This week on the Hosting Hotline, Sarah and Annette answer a thoughtful question from Emily in Australia, who’s deciding between two strong guest avatars for her soon-to-launch short-term rental: a fa...Show More
9) 519. Airbnb’s New Cancellation Rules: What Hosts Need to Do Now
Airbnb’s new 24-hour free cancellation policy is officially live—and if you’re not prepared, this change could mean a bumpy ride ahead. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Annette break down exactly wha...Show More
10) 518. Hosting Hotline: When to Outsource Your Cleaner (and How to Trust It’s Done Right)
How long should you clean your own property before handing it off to a professional cleaner? In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette tackle one of the biggest questions for new hosts: when ...Show More