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What Are Some Commonly Overlooked Mistakes in Running a Short-Term Rental?
Hey everyone!
I’m currently diving deeper into the world of short-term rentals, and I’ve been learning a ton—but I know there are always those little details that can make or break a guest experience or hurt profitability without even realizing it.
So I wanted to ask:
What are some mistakes you’ve seen (or made!) when operating a short-term rental that tend to get overlooked?
Could be anything—
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Pricing strategy issues
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Guest communication slip-ups
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Design/staging oversights
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Maintenance scheduling
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Legal/regulatory blind spots
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Anything you wish you knew earlier
Looking to learn from the community here—your insight could save someone a big headache down the line (including me). Appreciate any thoughts you’re willing to share!
Thanks in advance!
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Make sure you have everything in your house. Checklists are great, but best way is to stay in your house for a couple days. You will quickly see what is missing or what needs some attention.