TLDR;By my findings, if you are a long term Airbnb host/Superhost, etc and had your bookings DROP OFF A CLIFF this summer, switch to "Flexible" cancellations and I bet your bookings will go back to "normal".So I have been hosting since 2018hundreds of reviews, still over a 4.9+ score.

My goal is to purchase a duplex in a solid A/B neighborhood to operate as a mid-term rental (MTR).I know how important it is to have the right team, so I’d love to connect with investor-friendly real estate agents, property managers, and co-hosts in either market.

I imagine this will have a big impact on hosts and travelers alike.

Hey everybody, I will be hosting another investor Mastermind Retreat in Costa Rica from April 20 to 26, 2026.

@Molly Schnieber well you are in luck since Airbnb is hosting it's first ever Host Meet up in Lexington on November 18, 2025 at West 6 Brewing from 6-9PM.

They had sent messages to the host through the vrbo platform with pictures of the issue for a couple days. 

Just the basics provided by the hosting company or something more?

Rough budget number I've heard is $50/bedroom although situational based on vendor, living sf, area, etc.Best bet is to join your local Facebook group & ask other hosts in the area or call a few vendors & get some bids.

This is why two hosts can follow the same playbook and still end up with completely different outcomes.What Many New Hosts Miss When Choosing a MarketHere are the key factors new hosts often do not evaluate thoroughly:1.

I'm new to the BiggerPockets community and excited to connect with other STR hosts and property managers here.