Newbie Host Ways to Increase Bookings
As the short-term rental market becomes increasingly competitive, it's important for hosts to make their Airbnb listings stand out in...
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Jan 20, 20227 min read
Condominium Building Un-bans Airbnb
It has happened. A condominium building has un-banned Airbnb!! This building is Guardian South in Calgary Alberta. The board of directors...
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YYC SHORT TERM RENTALS
Apr 27, 20212 min read
Advanced Guest Screening - Removing Instant Book for Last Minute Bookings
This statement may be a little controversial but here it goes: REVIEWS ARE NOT THE BEST WAY TO SEE IF A GUEST WILL BE A GOOD GUEST After...
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YYC SHORT TERM RENTALS
Sep 3, 20203 min read
A Short History of Condominium Short Term Rental Regulation in Ontario & Alberta
Disclaimer: This is an interpretation of the case law from a short term rental manager with NO formal training in law. The intent of this...
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YYC SHORT TERM RENTALS
Dec 19, 20192 min read
Another Incident and Learnings
During the night, the smoke detector went off 6 times. Fuckers were smoking in the unit! Kinda funny hearing the guys screaming.
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YYC SHORT TERM RENTALS
Oct 25, 20192 min read
A letter to Uncle Jason on the Tourism Levy to STRs in Alberta
Dear Mr. Kenny, Like most Albertans, I believe the day that you had been elected was a great one! You have been a great representative of...
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YYC SHORT TERM RENTALS
Oct 10, 20192 min read
Cancellation Policies & Being a Good Samaritan
Which cancellation policy should you choose?
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YYC SHORT TERM RENTALS
Oct 8, 20193 min read
Host, Cohost, or Abitrage - The Rock, Paper, Scissors of Short Term Rentals
Rock, Paper, or Scissors? There are 3 main business models in the short term rental world. These are Hosting, Co-Hosting, and Arbitrage....
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YYC SHORT TERM RENTALS
Oct 3, 20191 min read
Response To: Airbnb Ghost Hotel Operators Should Be Taxed Like a Business
In Lisa Corbella’s article “Airbnb ghost hotel operators should be taxed like a business”, she states that all commercial operators...
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YYC SHORT TERM RENTALS
Oct 2, 20192 min read
Creating Barriers to Incidents
Short Term Rentals will be safer than long term rentals if the host is experienced. There are many things a host can do to prevent...
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YYC SHORT TERM RENTALS
Oct 2, 20192 min read
Advanced Guest Screening
Guest screening is the most important job of a host! Guest screening is one barrier to prevent an incident. To learn about other...
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YYC SHORT TERM RENTALS
Jul 4, 20194 min read
Airbnb House Rules
MAKING HOUSE RULES House rules are the most important barrier between you and a bad guest. House rules that are generic and ambiguous...
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