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Airbnb Expenses to Keep in Mind if You’re Going to Be a Host

Starting an Airbnb requires investment. But you can only make good investing decisions if you understand your expenses. So how much does it cost to start an Airbnb, keep it running, and ensure you can make money from it? Read this article to find out.

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Short-Term Rental Financing: Why You Need A Different Approach

Why now is a great time to invest in short-term rentals? What are the financing options available to short-term rental hosts? Why loans for short-term rentals are different and how they work? These and other questions answered.

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RVs, Yurts, Treehouses: What’s the Best Unique Rental to Invest in?

Glamping is a serious trend right now, from pods and yurts to treehouses and more (bed in a bubble anyone?). But faced with so much choice, it can be overwhelming to know whether you should invest in a unique rental at all. And if you do invest, what type of glamping might work best for you as a vacation rental host?

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Your Guide to Vacation Rental Market Research

No matter how much you think you know your market, can you ever really guarantee an investment will be successful? Discover how to make informed decisions about where to purchase property and increase your chances of vacation rental investment success with data-driven market research.

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6 Success Factors for Short-Term Rental Investment

When you’re just starting, investing in property can be a daunting prospect. That’s why we asked Eric for his top tips and gems of advice on how to invest successfully, and grow your rental business sustainably. Before you spend a cent, check out Eric’s 6 essential things you must consider before investing in short-term rental properties.

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Airbnb Restrictions: What Cities Have Strict Airbnb Regulations?

Renting out your property short-term to travelers is a great opportunity to earn extra cash. But it's vital to ensure that you are fully compliant with any laws for your area at the city and state levels. This article will help you get started.

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Airbnb Home Safety: Best Practices for Hosts

It’s your responsibility as a host to make your place safer for guests and ensure they will access help in case of emergency as quickly and easily as possible. Read this article to learn what you can do to minimize safety risks to guests and provide them with the necessary information.

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Pros and Cons of Airbnb Hosting

Considering renting out your home or apartment to Airbnb to earn extra income? Operating a vacation rental business can be very profitable under certain circumstances. Hence, the idea sounds nice, but how hard could it be? Read the article to find out.

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Vacation Rental Tax Rules: Tax Tips for STR Business in the US

With platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and many others, it's easy to rent your property short-term. But while the extra income can be a real boost, you should be aware of the tax rules before you start making money.

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Vacation Rental Investment: Is It Worth It?

Thinking about real estate investment to make money outside your 9-to-5 job? Buying a vacation rental home might be the best way to enter the real estate business and become a property investor.