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Vrbo's commission is now 12%. Here's your math.

Nov 3, 2026

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5 min read

Vrbo's commission is now 12%. Here's your math.

Plus Airbnb's masked phone numbers and your door codes, Vrbo's pay-later option, and a reminder that the Nov. 20 house rules deadline is close.

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The STR Brief
Airbnb is rewriting your checkout list (deadline: Nov. 20)

Oct 27, 2026

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4 min read

Airbnb is rewriting your checkout list (deadline: Nov. 20)

New house rules policy, what guests can and can't be asked to do, and Halloween party defenses.

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The STR Brief

Host Playbook

Reading Your Airbnb Earnings Dashboard

Oct 23, 2026

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3 min read

Reading Your Airbnb Earnings Dashboard

What each number means, where to find it, and the monthly metrics worth tracking

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The STR Brief

Host Playbook

Listing Photos and Title Tips

Oct 23, 2026

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2 min read

Listing Photos and Title Tips

How to win the click in search results with a cover photo and title that sell

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The STR Brief

Host Playbook

Choosing Smart Locks and Noise Monitors

Oct 23, 2026

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3 min read

Choosing Smart Locks and Noise Monitors

What to look for in the two devices that protect your property without spying on your guests

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The STR Brief

Host Playbook

The Slow-Season Playbook

Oct 23, 2026

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2 min read

The Slow-Season Playbook

How to keep your calendar moving and your property earning when demand drops

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The STR Brief

Host Playbook

Amenities That Raise Your Nightly Rate

Oct 23, 2026

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2 min read

Amenities That Raise Your Nightly Rate

Where to spend on upgrades, and where to save, for the biggest lift in bookings and price

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The STR Brief

Host Playbook

The Permit and Local-Rules Checklist

Oct 23, 2026

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2 min read

The Permit and Local-Rules Checklist

A factual rundown of the rules short-term rental hosts commonly need to look up before they list

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The STR Brief

Host Playbook

Getting 5-Star Reviews and Handling the Bad Ones

Oct 23, 2026

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2 min read

Getting 5-Star Reviews and Handling the Bad Ones

How the review system works, how to earn top marks, and how to respond when a review stings

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