an oversaturation of properties, competitors who can offer lower prices, tighter government rules and restrictions, plus Airbnb and Vrbo experiences that have given guests second thoughts about booking again through the platforms have led to a slowdown of bookings, at least in some areas and for some hosts.

I can’t tell you how many things we’ve learned not to do since starting out as Airbnb and Vrbo hosts. Some are minor. Some are [READ MORE…]

When we purchased our first Airbnb/Vrbo property, it had already been operating as an short-term vacation rental. Though advertised as a “turn-key” rental, it was [READ MORE…]