Vacation Rentals with John

A couple promotions that work for my vacation rentals to attract more bookings - easy to implement changes.

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My airbnb profile https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/46582948

My cleaning company vacationhomehelp.com

Chatting with Airbnb expert Daniel Rusteen about optimizing your airbnb listings.Rate and review to show support on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Follow Daniel Rusteen https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrusteen/https://www.instagram.com/dannybooboo0/?hl=enhttps://optimizemyairbnb.com/product/optimize-your-airbnb-book/Join the new facebook communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/406742401333133

Airbnb actually did a pretty sneaky update to short stay clean fees.

In this episode I will walk you through my vacation rental cold outreach method I use to find new owners, guests, and clients for my short term rental businesses. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be...

Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.Articleshttps://skift.com/2023/10/06/exclusive-hopper-terminates-booking-com-partnership-in-preemptive-strike/https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/evolve-second-layoffs-round-2023/

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This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Read Business Insider ArticleRead Fortune Article Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

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This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Source article: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/trending/homeowner-tied-up-by-man-he-rented-room-airbnb/6KIGXAPW3ZCOBDS5XZTHGH7HUA/Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Read it here: https://www.keydatadashboard.com/blog/summer-2023-us-vacation-rental-market-winners-and-losersConnect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

When this happens, it is never a good situation, and prevention is always better than having to fix it. So this episode will go into prevention methods and ways you can make it right for your guests.Identify the WHY it happened after you fix the problem. Take care of the guest firstIdentify the cause so you can prevent in the futureHow to handle the guest How to handle the cleanerHow to handle yourself Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that...

How to choose vacation rental sites to list on (...besides Airbnb and VRBO) If you. need more exposure to fill up your calendar, here is a 5-minute exercise you can use to find the most effective vacation rental websites.

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Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

One of our listeners had a 'guest from hell' - they do have a shared space, but I have dealt with a difficult guest who was dead-set on breaking every rule possible. Hope this never happens to you, but if it does...here are some practical steps you can take to ask them to stop and if it fails, how to get the platform to cancel the reservation.Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things...

Should I leave a welcome gift for my Airbnb guests?This short episode will dive into a couple of ideas to improve your guest experience.Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe...

Sometimes guests have to leave early. Storms, wildfires, illness in the family, or just because they want to go home early. Here is how I deal with it.Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free...

Just a couple of things I think about and do when dealing with guests who break house rules. Note: This episode is probably more suited to beginner hosts. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free...

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's X Tweet - https://twitter.com/bchesky/status/1704465615954584043Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Today, we have Zach Busekrus from Sponstayneous on to talk short term rentals.Connect with Zach on InstagramLast Minute Airbnb Deals on sponstayneous.comConnect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

If your guests won't leave your property in time, here are some practical steps you can take. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Read the article by The Atlantic 'Airbnb Really Is Different Now"https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/09/airbnb-hotel-hosting-cleaning-fees/675355/Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

A little neat trick to help you rank higher with the algorithm...Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Big changes with VRBO's cancellation policy and Premier Host ProgramIf the host cancels a booking 48 hours before the stay, they will be charged 50% of gross booking value — that’s the most harsh penalty. If it is canceled between 30 days to 48 hours prior, the penalty is 25%; prior to 30 days, the penalty is 10% with a minimum of $50. Hosts can get a waiver for unavoidable cancellations, such as those attributable to natural disasters. Vrbo confirmed that, for now, only hosts in the U.S. will face the penalties. Updates to eligibility requirements for the Premier Host program will start January 2024. The new requirements aim...

How I do short term rental bookkeeping in under 30 minutes a weekLinks to help with creating your chart of accounts (you do not need these softwares, these are just to reference to get your chart of accounts)https://blog.bnbtally.com/airbnb-costs-and-chart-of-accounts-to-considerhttps://www.doorloop.com/blog/property-management-chart-of-accountsConnect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but...

Airbnb retires email aliases. What hosts need to knowConnect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

We got a situation! How to handle a guest pressuring for a refund through complaints.Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Sometimes the numbers may be a bit confusing whether you are reading the transaction activity report (the airbnb spreadsheet download) or your reservation detail.I recommend checking the reservation detail to understand the numbers that go into your payout spreadsheet that you can download from Airbnb. This episode I am going over numbers from a reservation I had to explain how they show reservation details. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this...

Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Audio has a cricket - I live in Puerto Rico and they were especially loud during this session.

Here are some strategies you can use if your short term rental gets a double booking.

How to deal with airbnb guests that check out late.Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Policy lit here:https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/990Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

Airbnb Cancelled Long Term Booking (25 Nights) Because The Cleaner Entered As Planned?Tips to help you avoid cancellations because of mid-stay cleaning hiccupsWhy your airbnb cleaner or maintenance person should always knock twice and announce themselvesConnect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon...

What to Know About New Airbnb Regulations in NYCConnect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon. It's free and will always be free. You can subscribe here.

How to Leverage Your Airbnb Host Profile to Increase ReservationsEpisode Notes:Think about this like online dating even if you have never done thisYou have limited space to describe your property and yourselfIn this episode I will dive into 2 host profiles that do an excellent job and one that does notAirbnb Host Profile Example 1 Airbnb Host Profile Example 2Airbnb Host Profile Example 3 Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the...

Should I provide baby gear, BBQ grills, and other extras to my airbnb guests?Outsourcing is an option with vacation rental equipment rental companiesIf you are going to offer it, the extras need to be maintainedConnect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interesting short term rental stuff of value that I stumbled upon...

If you are a Premier Host on VRBO (similar to Airbnb Superhost status), you can leverage your boost powerups to appear higher in VRBO's search rankings. Using the powerup during slow periods or to close gaps in your calendar can help you boost your vacation rental's occupancy. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.comThis episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird...