Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Carolyn asks:

We’re working on setting up a Parent-Child listing for our Airbnb; can you offer advice on how to arrange access to the bathrooms between 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom listings?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Other Episodes On Parent-Child Listings:

• 254. Hosting Hotline: How Should I Price my Parent-Child Listing?
• 248. Hosting Hotline: Parent-Child Listings for Neighboring Properties
• 232. Listing Your Airbnb As A Parent-Child Setup (AMA)

Resources:

• Our favorite door lock for parent-child listings

Thanks For Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Vanessa asks:

We’re preparing for the total Solar Eclipse which will be visible next April, 2024. Early April is our off-season, but how can we take advantage of this once-in-a-decade event? 

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions – and thanks to Colleen, our Director Of Operations, for her expertise.

To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Nicole asks:

There is construction going on right near our two short-term rentals. What do you recommend we do to ensure guests continue to have a great stay even through the construction projects?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Suzanne asks:

I’m building a luxury short-term rental that sleeps 16 people. What tips do you have to make sure the entire space – not just the bedrooms – are ready for big groups of guests?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Resources:

• Use code TFV20 at IntelliHost.co

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Ingrid from Columbus asks:

What is your advice on guests wanting to bring rentals to our property, such as bounce houses and pop-up tents & chairs? What safety issues should we be concerned with?

Extra thanks to Justin Ford from Breezeway for his expertise on this question.

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Zach asks:

What tools do you use when researching potential short-term rentals to help influence a purchasing decision on a new property?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Resources:

• STR Insights
• PriceLabs

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Today’s question:

I’m going to start listing my house’s mother-in-law suite on Airbnb. But, it’s a daylight basement, in an old house with quirks (and charm), and frequent noise from kids and pets. What is the best way to list this and disclose the negatives while highlighting the positives?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Resources:

• Noise Machine
• Thanks for Visiting Storefront

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Kim asks:

What should I do if the neighbor of my short-term rental property is a drug dealer? I’ve already involved the local police and they’re monitoring the situation, but I’m concerned about how this will affect my reviews and the overall safety of my guests and property. I’d appreciate any advice!

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Latisha asks:

My husband and I have a short term rental in Louisiana. We have had to pivot from a day-to-day rental into a 30-day rental due to the regulations in the county and city. What other ways in this process have you had to pivot and can you give some examples?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Angela asks:

How should I price parent-child listings? I have three specific questions: 1. Do I price the parent listing at the same price as the two child listings combined, or should I increase the price of the parent listings since it sleeps more? 2. Should I overprice the two child listings further out to encourage people to book the parent listings first? 3. Is there ever a good reason to do mostly flat pricing versus dynamic pricing?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Resources:

• #STRShareSunday: @lazy_pines_nm
• Wheelhouse: 50% off the first two months
• PriceLabs: 30-day free trial

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.