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.

Dori asks: 

I had a question about direct bookings and the tools that you use for that. I'm working on a website right now and was wondering if you had any recommendations on how to process online payments or what to use for that, as well as signing contracts electronically.

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Resources:

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Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

It’s time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing the Largo Glow

This gorgeous spot makes us not want to say goodbye to summer *quite* yet.

First, we LOVE the logo! It's so cute!

Second... there are NO RUGS in this unit! And it's actually... genius? For a beach rental! Not only have you eliminated the issue of sand that never seems to come out of the carpets, but you've also eliminated the trip and fall danger and made the home just a little more accessible.

The floors throughout are beautiful and there are really nice pops of color throughout the space (we're obsessed with that pink!). It just makes you feel like you'd be so happy and cheerful while staying there! It's so bright and so clean! Take us to the beach!

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We would love to feature YOU, so don’t forget to use #STRShareSunday to get your chance!

Hey there podcast listeners! We've got a fantastic show in store for you today with our special guest Linda Sidhu, the quiz queen who's here to help you turn simple personality quizzes into powerful list-building tools.

With her background as a top pharmaceutical sales rep, Linda knows a thing or two about understanding personality types and crafting customized messaging that converts. She took these same skills and created a proven quiz framework that attracts floods of new subscribers on autopilot.

On today's show, Linda shares clever quiz strategies to help vacation rental hosts like you learn more about your guests so you can tailor their stay for the ultimate 5-star experience. We cover all kinds of quiz mechanics, from crafting compelling titles to designing tailored results that entice visitors to opt-in. You'll also learn some common quiz mistakes to avoid, and how to follow up with quiz takers to build lasting relationships.

Linda even spills the beans on her upcoming...

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.

Julie asks:

I own a beach condo. Do you have any tips for working with my HOA? I don’t have enough control, awareness, or communication to keep my guests informed of ongoing or future 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

Resources:

• Time is running out, buy your tickets today for TFVcon in Columbus, OH

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

It’s time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing the Idyll House

We LOVE the cozy, moody vibe on the 'gram! It makes us dream of fall! But what we really want to talk about are the two things they do in their highlights:

1. They showcase their reviews, and they actually say, hey, this is exactly what David said, Kevin said, Michelle said... they really make it personal! These guests are real people who you can like, know, and trust.

2. They tell their backstory from their first visit. It's in Sugarloaf, California, which is Big Bear, and she just talks about her first trip there. And it took years to purchase this property, but it goes through the whole story of the first visit to looking all over the country for short-term rentals, and then ending up there. And we know the whole story of the house now. And it probably took us 60 seconds to read, but the story helped us feel really connected to the home and their why.

And so we encourage you to share your story and share...

Hello listeners! This week we have real estate investor David Richter joining us, author of the book Profit First for Real Estate Investing. With over 10 years experience and 850 deals under his belt, David is an expert at helping real estate investors actually keep their profits instead of losing them to the endless deal-to-deal cycle. Many of us got into real estate to escape the rat race, but profit leakage can trap us right back in it if we aren't careful.

In this episode, David will break down the fundamentals of profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and implementing financial systems that lead to true profitability. We'll also discuss actionable steps you can start taking today to get your books in order and stop leaving money on the table. Whether you're new to real estate investing or a seasoned pro, David's advice will help transform your business.

Let's dive in to unlock the secrets of maximizing your real estate profits! 

David Richter is an active real...

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.

One listeners asks:

Do you provide cleaning supplies such as a small vacuum? Do you recommend making cleaning products available for 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:

• Time is running out, buy your tickets today for TFVcon in Columbus, OH
• Don’t miss the opportunity to meet STR cleaning supply vendor ETI Solutions at TFVCon in Columbus, OH

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

It’s time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing Two Chicks and a Hammer

Mina just so happens to be our celebrity keynote speaker at TFVCon and we LOVE what she has done with her Instagram!

She has a Linktree in her bio, and if you click on it, you will see her AirBnb amongst multiple other things that she is doing.

Listeners, anyone can do this! Let's say it's your personal Instagram account, and you're trying to find a way, whether it's you, your life partner, your business partner, a family member wants to give you some love and share your properties... this is a one-stop shop. You can add a Linktree to your bio, and it can be there all the time. It could take people to your website, it could take them directly to your Airbnb if that's more comfortable for them, or maybe they want to go straight to Vrbo! This is a way that you can have your property out in the world all the time with a lot of different options for people to book.

So take a look at Two Chicks and a...

With a keen real-estate acumen and strong sense of purpose, Mina Starsiak Hawk is dedicated to the art and the business of saving old homes — and to an overarching mission of revitalizing entire city neighborhoods, one house at a time. Mina and her mother Karen E Laine star in the HGTV series Good Bones. Daughter Mina, a real estate agent, and mom Karen, a former lawyer, own an Indianapolis-based home renovation business with a mission to revitalize their favorite neighborhoods one house at a time. The series follows the expert team as they buy homes in serious disrepair, sometimes gut them to the studs and transform them into stunning remodels. Mina has also appeared on HGTV's Rock the Block, and along with Karen, was a featured participant in the HGTV event-series, A Very Brady Renovation.

Mina Starsiak Hawk is the TFVCON Celebrity Keynote speaker! All audience members will be able to participate in a Q&A with Mina and then VIP ticket holders will have an opportunity...

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.

Danielle asks:

We discovered that our nightly rate has been set lower than we expected, because of a 10% discount our property management company has been running. How can we make sure if this is best practice, or if we should avoid this in the future?

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.