Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Kitty asks:

We have a great property, but because the town is extremely seasonal, it’s very difficult to rent. Should we sell? 

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Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Amy asks:

Some guests tend to trust Airbnb because of perceived added security. How do I explain the benefits of direct booking to guests?

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Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Sharon (@WindroseDestinations) asks:

How do you suggest pricing for mid-term stays, especially coming into the slow winter season?

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Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Chris asks:

What are best practices for washing bed linens? With a duvet cover, do you still wash the main bedspread after each guest?

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Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Today’s Question:

What do you recommend for accounting software for STR owners? Is there something specific for our industry or is Quickbooks still the gold standard?

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Resources:

• Stessa
• Xero
• Wave
• Quickbooks Online

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Lindsey asks:

Our most recent STR purchase came with an old church built on the property. We’ve been booking it as a wedding venue, but if we wanted to turn it into its own rental unit, what’s the best setup for this? Would it be a draw as a unique STR listing?

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Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Meg asks:

Are there restrictions around offering alcohol to your guests, whether as a check-in gift or as an upsell to “stock the bar?” 

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Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Breezeway’s Justin Ford is back sharing his top holiday safety tips and tricks for rental properties. He covers the most likely accidents that occur during the holidays; why the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas are so deadly in terms of fires and other accidents; why candles are a BIG no-no; why you might want to take a peek at your insurance before welcoming guests with a bottle of wine; the unexpected common accident that comes from holiday decorating; and finally, some cheap – even free – tips that could potentially save lives and property damage.

To learn more, visit: http://thanksforvisiting.me

Resources:

• Get your FREE Holiday Safety reminder at ThanksForVisiting.me/HolidaySafety 

• #STRShareSunday: @happycamperchalet

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Kamala asks:

I’m putting a hot tub on the deck at my property, and I’m wondering how high the railing surrounding the hot tub should be?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions; and thanks to Justin Ford from Breezeway for the guest answer. 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 to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Addie asks:

Our township wants to impose their own licensing and taxes on short-term rentals, and while they deliberate, they’re proposing a one-year ban on all new STRs. This poses issues for our business and we’re just finishing up a new property and getting ready to list it. What can we do?

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:

• Go to rentresponsibly.org to get involved in your local community’s STR industry.

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.