Real estate investors often become obsessed with metrics, walking away from what could’ve been a great deal because it fails to hit certain numbers. This is a mistake and can cost you big. Why? Because time is money. Let me explain.

There are a few things you can do and provide to make your short-term renters’ lives better during their stay in your vacation home. More importantly, these 10 items will make your life as the owner much easier, too!

In February of 2014, I knew three things: I liked to shop, My boyfriend (now husband, James Carlson) and I were spe...

The Airbnb host-guarantee and host-protection policies do not provide sufficient protection if an accident happens while you are away. Those with short-term rentals should absolutely have additional insurance. Here’s why.

Many cities still lack specific short-term rental laws. But if your city doesn’t have any yet, get ready! They’re likely coming. Here’s what to ask your HOA and local government before taking the plunge into short-term rental investing.

Just in time for Halloween, some Airbnb horror stories to learn from. Take them with a grain of salt and remember that these nightmares aren’t the norm!

Okay, so you may still be inching your way toward your first listing, or you may be a seasoned vet looking for ways to boost your listing’s cred. Either way, my hope is that this post will help ...

Renting your home to unknown short-term renters can be scary. Thankfully there are a few simple ways to mitigate the risks. Read about them here.

With Airbnb‘s growing popularity comes growing competition. Gone are the days when you could throw up an Airbnb listing with a...

OK, so by this point you’ve researched short-term platforms, checked your laws, cleaned your place, and taken nice photographs. Now it’s time to set your price. Go too low, and you’ll loo...

Once or twice a year, we visit Kansas City to spend time with my husband’s family. This is great, as Kansas City has a fairly cool scene (I’m talking to you

If you’re on this site, you likely enjoy looking at houses and properties, but perhaps calculating the numbers is what really does it for you. I get it, because barring a good bottle of pinot gr...