Any experienced short-term rental manager knows that cancelations can mean a lot more than losing a few days of revenue. A canceled booking means you have to make an effort to fill the rooms on short notice, often at cut rates. It also means you’ll have to contact housekeeping and other associated staff to let them know of the changes. A booking that’s made on a weekend or holiday could potentially ruin your chances of making a more desirable booking simply by blocking dates before being canceled.

As a business owner, you probably know how hard it is to get help with something you’re uncertain of without being bombarded by sales pitches. Content marketers have virtually monopolized any subjects you may consider informative or educative. This can be extremely frustrating when you’re just searching for some unbiased answers.

One of the best things about short-term rental schemes is that it allows blue collar people the chance to own and maintain a second property. Most people would never be able to justify taking a mortgage on another home or tying up their savings in real estate without a return expected. This leads to a lot of people searching for properties in their ideal vacation spots, often outside of their home countries.

Not too long ago, we reported on a potentially massive shift in the vacation rental listing hub / OTA world: Google wants in. And if you’re familiar with Google’s business operations, you know their inevitable dominance is a slow burn.