
By Placerr — Your Place, Managed Better. A successful short-term rental business depends on far more than attractive photos or great pricing. The true foundation of a 5-star guest experience is cleanliness. In today’s competitive STR landscape, guests expect hotel-level standards—and they notice everything. Cleaning and turnovers are where many owner-hosts lose time, money, and…

By Placerr — Your Place, Managed Better. Short-term rental success depends on one critical skill that most hosts overlook: pricing strategy. When priced correctly, your property can outperform similar listings, maintain high occupancy, and generate strong year-round cash flow. When priced incorrectly, even a beautiful home can struggle to attract bookings. Pricing is not a…

What Every Owner-Host Needs to Know Before Jumping Into STRs Short-term rentals can be extremely profitable. Many investors enter the Airbnb market believing they are purchasing a “set-and-forget” asset — something that will make money with minimal involvement. But the reality is very different. Airbnb hosting is not passive. It is a hands-on hospitality business…