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Ganiyu Sodiq Why Some Airbnb Listings Get Clicks — But Not Bookings
22 October 2025 | 14 replies
Messaging that speaks to the experience rather than just the amenities makes all the difference. 
Josh Ball Sharing Direct Booking Website Guidebook via AirBNB & VRBO Message
22 October 2025 | 10 replies
Quote from @Justin Miller: Airbnb and VRBO's automated systems actively scan messages for external links, especially those leading to sites where direct booking is possible.Even if the link points only to your Guidebook page, if that page is hosted on your direct booking website and is "one click" away from a pricing or booking page, the platforms consider it an attempt to solicit off-platform bookings, which violates their Terms of Service.
Andrew Reis Buying the Next Property
24 October 2025 | 35 replies
But I think it's saving up for the next one, especially in an expensive market.
Shad Rockstad Real Estate Lead Capture Pages That Convert: What to Include and How to Build Them
20 October 2025 | 0 replies
Then visitors click around, hesitate, and leave.
Colton Porter Tips for a Newbie Investor?
24 October 2025 | 8 replies
Start using your own personal network to find motivated sellers. - Start posting on your favorite social media site what you are looking for – not once or twice, but CONSISTENTLY for 6 months!
John Underwood 100% Direct Booking Sites
6 October 2025 | 6 replies
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Tyler Ligan First Investment Tips/FYI
22 October 2025 | 6 replies
I'm looking for some tips/things to note when first buying a rental property, such as closing cost estimations/other fees, process of applying for a loan, when to apply for a loan (make the offer then get the loan?)
Rene Hosman Help shape the next chapter of BiggerPockets (and earn $50)!
8 October 2025 | 20 replies
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Parris Taylor Landlord Tip of the Day: Radiator Covers Ahead of Winter
4 October 2025 | 5 replies
I thought that was exactly what the radiator covers were for a nice shelf to warm up the towels, the gloves and all the other stuff!
Placeholder Placeholder I’m getting into Land Flipping, any tips?
22 October 2025 | 0 replies
Any tips and recommendations would be helpful thank you.