It's time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing Hillside House Shenandoah

First of all, we want to give a shoutout to their dog, Luna, who is all over their instagram

One thing that we love about their instagram feed is the cadence: they have reviews, reels of the area, action shots of what you can do at their home, etc. They do a really great job of diversifying the kind of content on their social media.

They're also getting ready to build three places on the property, and we love the teasing and foreshadowing they do of what they have coming up soon! In their bio, they have a call-to-action of "book directly and save." Give your guests a reason! Why book direct? You can save money!

Give them a follow and and some love on their beautiful space!

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Hillside House Shenandoah on Instagram

Hillside House Shenandoah on AirBnB

Book Direct: Hillside House Shenandoah

Letting go of team members is never easy, no matter how long you've been with them. It's always hard. In this episode, we're going to unpack a situation that we had recently when we had to part ways with some of our team members. We want to share as much as we can here on the podcast how you can prevent ending the partnership in the first place, and be proactive in training and communicating with your vendors. We share what we learned, what we did right, and what we didn't do well. 

We know you all care deeply about your properties, guests and teams, and as humans, parting ways with essential members of the team can be stressful, challenging and mentally tough. We know this is an uncomfortable, unfortunate inevitability of running a business, so we’re here to support you through it. Remember that ending a chapter can be scary and hard, but it’s okay, natural and, in many cases, ultimately for the best.

Resources:

• #STRShareSunday: @hillsidehouse_shenandoah
• Hillside...

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

eIt's time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing Waddington Flats

These flats are located in Victoria, BC, and we a. love that they have direct booking site linked in their instagram bio and b. that on that website, there is an option to watch a video tour, right there above the fold! This video tour looks like it was professionally done, because it's so top-notch!

We think that video is going to be HUGE int he future for short-term rentals and vacation rentals, and what better way to really show potential guests your space!? So, dear readers, this is your sign to incorporate more video into your digital real estate!

As far as design goes, we LOVE what they're doing here. We love the pops of color, the grandma chic wallpaper of one of the flats (Sarah is a huge fan)! And we also love that they have really diversified the style of each flat and showcasing many different design styles and themes!

Which one would you stay in?

Well done Waddington Flats!

Summer is around the corner, and it’s about to be a super busy season for not only your personal life, but for your rental business. Today, we're going over the Top 7 things you should think about to prepare for the busy season and things you could do this weekend to get your short-term rental ready for summer. Trust us, a little preparation will go a long way to having a stress-free, safe and fun summer.

In this episode we talk about how to activate your outdoor space including safety checks and freshening it up. We recommend getting current, seasonal images of your property and strategically highlighting your listing and location with summer in mind. We also share safety check reminders and ideas that will keep everyone comfortable and protected this season. And don’t forget to take time for yourself!

Resources:

• #STRShareSunday: @waddingtonflats
• Waddington Flats Listing: waddingtonflats.com
• Breezeway Summer Checklist: ...

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

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It's time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing Perch Tree House

This GORGEOUS treehouse is located in Lake Mitchell, Alabama.

We're gonna start with the front door. Look at the amazing light fixture and custom welcome sign! Remember... the front door is the first thing your guests see, so take this as a sign to get out there and freshen up yours to have it looking good for your guests!

Second, they have some incredible views. Their decks are perched among the trees and the views of the water from them are just spectacular. We even love the swings and swinging chairs! You can tell they put a lot of time and thought into the design and the details of this space.

There are so many unique things about this rental, so definitely go check them out and give them some love!

Perch Tree House on Instagram

Perch Tree House on AirBnB

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Calling all HGTV lovers! If you’re obsessed with HGTV competition shows, or are hoping to be cast on one yourself, you’re going to love this episode. We’re switching things up as Annette interviews Sarah on what it was like to compete on HGTV’s show Beach Flip in 2015 and shed some light on what the process was like. We talk about why Sarah and her husband Nick wanted to be on the show and the application and auditioning process. 

We get into all the juicy behind the scenes details, like what the contract boundaries were, what to do with your job when you do a reality tv show, a few anecdotes from filming, their relationship with the other contestants, and if it was really real.

As a former professional auditioner from her Broadway days, Sarah shares her tips for getting on this type of show and strategies that worked well and not so well: everything from being in front of the camera, to skillsets she wish she had before going on the show, to...

It's time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing The Sopris View House

These views This gorgeous spot is located in Carbondale, Colorado, which is between Aspen and Snowmass, and it's been a LONG time since we've seen a listing with views like this, and Aldana does an amazing job highlighting it on their insta!

Show the people what they want. Show the people why they need to stay. We kept scrolling through because we wanted to wake up here, drink coffee here, sit on the deck and watch the stars here, read a book and take in the views here, you name it.

The view alone is enticing us to stay at their property! So hosts, find that THING about your property and let it shine. Rinse and repeat. Let people know what's special about your property, and don't be scared to show it off over and over again!

Well done, Aldana!

The Sopris View House on Instagram

The Sopris View House on AirBnB

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Tony & Sara Robinson are a husband and wife duo turned business partners and have built a presence on social media as STR experts. They went from climbing the corporate ladder to now managing a multi-million dollar STR portfolio in a span of two years. 

Tony J. Robinson is a Real Estate Investor, the co-host of The Real Estate Robinsons YouTube channel, and the co-host of the Bigger Pockets Real Estate Rookie Show. Tony has experience in long-distance real estate investing, the BRRRR strategy, real estate partnerships, and short term rentals. Tony has defied all odds as a young black male who became a father at 16, quickly scaled the corporate ladder at companies like Tesla, and has now become a full time real estate investor growing his portfolio to 30 short term rentals in the last 2 years.

Sara Robinson is a Real Estate Investor and she and her husband, Tony J Robinson, co-host “The Real Estate Robinsons” YouTube channel where they share the behind the...