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Category Archives: Homeowner
Vacation Rental Owner Becomes Airbnb Superhost
Challenge: Help a seasoned short-term rental owner receive more five-star reviews, become an Airbnb Superhost, and drive more bookings year-round. Background Robert purchased his Park City vacation property in 2019 and had been successfully managing it as a short-term rental. Despite bookings being steady, Robert couldn’t figure out how to encourage guests to leave reviews …
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Short-Term Rental Investor Gets More Time and Money To Grow Property Portfolio
Challenge: Give real estate investor peace of mind and maximize revenue so she can focus on growing her portfolio. Background Mariah owns several short-term rental properties in Temecula and Sonoma. While she loves getting her properties up and running, her true passion is searching for investment properties to use as short-term rentals. Last year, Mariah …
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Top Amenities To Make Your Vacation Rental Stand Out
One of the easiest ways to make your vacation rental stand out is by providing top-of-the-line vacation rental amenities. Check out our top picks to boost your occupancy rate.
AvantStay Unlocked: Award-Winning Interior Design
Increase your home’s equity, drive more positive reviews, and maximize your revenue with AvantStay’s award-winning vacation rental interior design services.
How To Create the Ultimate Vacation Rental Welcome Book
A simple but impactful way to impress your guests is by providing a vacation rental guest book. Learn how to create the ultimate welcome book for guests.
Best Vacation Rental Amenities To Boost Your ROI: Desert Edition
Increase the value of your vacation rental investment with these top amenities for desert vacation rentals.
How To Start an Airbnb: The Ultimate Guide [How To Maximize Your Revenue in 2025]
Ready to take on the role of a vacation rental host? Our guide will teach you how to start an Airbnb business and maximize your revenue.
Guide to Choosing the Best Vacation Rental Management Company
So, you’re in search of a vacation rental manager? We’ve compiled all the questions you should ask when searching for a vacation rental management company.
How To Set Vacation Rental House Rules
Vacation rental house rules influence how guests treat your property. Find out what rules you should use to keep your short-term rental in pristine condition.
5 Tips for Managing Multiple Short-Term Rental Properties
Managing short-term rentals takes a lot of work. These five tips will help you manage multiple properties so you can maximize your return on investment.
AvantStay Unlocked: Smart and Secure Homes
Discover how AvantStay’s cutting-edge smart technology keeps your vacation rental safe and secure.
Design the Perfect Remote Workspace for Your Short-Term Rental Guests
Attract more flex workers to your short-term rental with a remote workspace. Check out our tips for creating the perfect workspace for your guests.
How To Finance an Investment Property
Looking to tap into the lucrative asset class of real estate? We’ll cover all the basics on how to finance an investment property, loan types, and more.
AvantStay Unlocked: Tech-Enabled Vacation Rental Management
AvantStay’s vacation rental management is powered by a vertically integrated software platform built for hospitality—boosting transparency and putting homeowners in control.
AvantStay Unlocked: Best-in-Class Care
When you partner with AvantStay, you’ll receive best-in-class care, guaranteed. Learn how we go above and beyond for you, your vacation rental, and our guests.
Best Vacation Rental Amenities To Boost Your ROI: Vineyard Edition
Increase the value of your vacation rental investment with these top amenities for vineyard vacation rentals.
Ask the Expert Series: Onboarding
How do we turn a vacation rental from average to an AvantStay? In our Ask the Expert series, we sit down with different members of the AvantStay team to learn just that. We asked our Product Manager II, Lina Nguyen, about the process of onboarding homes, what it’s like working with homeowners and more. 1. …
Ask the Expert Series: Revenue Management
How do we turn a vacation rental from average to an AvantStay? In our Ask the Expert series, we sit down with different members of the AvantStay team to learn just that. We asked our Revenue Analyst, Matt Murphey, what it’s like pricing a vacation rental, best booking practices and more. Let’s dive in! 1. …
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5 Signs of a Great Vacation Rental Property Manager
A great vacation rental property manager will go above and beyond to care for your home and maximize your income. Here’s how to choose a good property management company.
Vacation Rental Tips: How to Maximize Your Revenue in 2024 [Webinar Recap]
The short-term rental market is changing rapidly. Check out our expert tips to stay ahead of the competition and maximize your revenue.
Guest Review Roundup: April 2023
Via our first-class guest experience and premium vacation rental homes, we see more 5-star ratings than the competition. Check out our favorite guest reviews from the month.