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AI Prompts for Airbnb Hosts: Complete Guide
JULY 10, 2025 Unlocking the Power of AI Prompts in Your Short-Term Rental Business Lady! I see you. You’re a smart short-term rental (STR) investor. You got a lot going on and time is just not on your side. So you’re looking to offload some of your tasks, and you’ve...
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#140 Maximize Short-Term Rental Design ROI
JULY 08, 2025 #140 Short-Term Rental Design ROI: How to Turn Style Into Serious ProfitYour short-term rental shouldn’t just look beautiful—it should generate serious profit. That’s the power of short-term rental design ROI. Today’s savvy hosts know that intentional...
STR Ownership vs Co-Hosting: Choose Your Path
JULY 03, 2025 TL;DR Building your portfolio with short‑term rentals (STRs) typically follows one of two proven models: Ownership Track: Deploy capital to purchase property and capture equity, appreciation, and favorable tax treatment. Co‑Hosting Track: Provide...
#139 How Anja Schaer Built a Freedom-Fueled Airbnb Business
JULY 01, 2025 #139 How Anja Schaer Built a Life of Freedom Through Her Airbnb BusinessWhat if the key to building a profitable and fulfilling Airbnb business wasn’t in playing it safe—but in saying yes to risk? On a recent episode of The STR Sisterhood podcast, I sat...
How I Built a $2M Short-Term Rental Investing Portfolio
JUNE 26, 2025 I used to live the life I thought I was supposed to want—six-figure salary, leadership role, and a calendar packed with back-to-back meetings. But behind the scenes? I was running on empty. The long hours, constant pressure, and lack of control over my...
#138 Short-Term Rental Hosting with Heart & Purpose
JUNE 24, 2025 #138 Short-Term Rental Hosting with Heart: Inside the Hospitable Hosts Movement with Jodie Odlin BusinessIf you've ever felt like there’s something deeper behind why you host—something more meaningful than clean sheets and check-in instructions—then...
Making Data-Driven Decisions: Why Seeing Your Short-Term Rental Metrics Changes Everything
JUNE 19, 2025 Table of Contents TL;DR Key Takeaways Introduction A Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Moment The Power of Visualizing Your Property Management Data Why Data-Driven Decisions Lead to Higher Profits What to Track in Your Airbnb Business Final Thoughts: Don’t Fly...
#137: 6 Airbnb Legal Mistakes That Can Derail Your STR Business
JUNE 17, 2025 #137- 6 Airbnb Legal Mistakes That Can Derail Your STR BusinessAre you unknowingly risking your Airbnb or short-term rental investment because of overlooked legal details? In this episode recap, we break down the biggest Airbnb legal mistakes that can...
Short Term Rental Revenue Management: How to Stay Ahead of the Market with Weekly Pricing Reviews
JUNE 12, 2025 Table of Contents TL;DR Key Takeaways Introduction Behind the Scenes: Weekly Revenue Meetings at Kozy Getaways Why Tracking REVPAR, Occupancy, and ADR Matters Spotting Opportunities and Making Adjustments Why You Need a Revenue Manager (or Access to One)...
#136 Automate Like a Pro: Why AI-Powered Property Management Is the Future of STRs
JUNE 10, 2025 #136 Automate Like a Pro: Why AI-Powered Property Management Is the Future of STRsLet’s talk about the game-changing power of AI-powered property management. If you're juggling guest messages, double-bookings, and endless operational tasks, I see...
Hospitality Copywriting: Why Clear Communication is Your Ultimate Superpower
JUNE 09, 2025 Hospitality Copywriting: Why Clear Communication is Your Ultimate Superpower TL;DR If you’re in the short-term rental or hospitality business, your words matter more than you think. Communication isn’t a bonus skill - it’s foundational. Clear, caring,...