Increase Revenue in Your Short-Term Rental Business
By Teri Quance-Ahdan | 10/10/2026
Brought to you by VRHP: With the increase in short-term rental properties over the years, competition is continually looming over your cash flow potential. As a leader in your area, you’ll constantly have a target on your back, which makes running faster than the competition essential. Staying educated is paramount. Keeping up with current industry trends and opportunities can add an additional “ching” to your accounting. What follows are five tips to help keep your cash flow moving upward.
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One Standard for Every Property: Review the Cleaner’s Photos the Same Day
By Ryan Blood | 10/10/2026
Brought to you by VRHP: Every turnover produces two things: a clean property and a record of the work. The cleaning is what the next guest walks into. The record is what you reopen later, when an owner asks about a mark or a guest disputes a charge. Treat the record as part of the operating standard.
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The STR Industry Consolidated Everything Except the Part That Breaks
By Pierre-Camille Hamana | 10/5/2026
The next competitive advantage in the vacation rental tech space will come from bringing operations into that same environment, where cleaning, maintenance, staffing, payments, reservations, and guest communication all work from the same source of truth. The property management system is no longer just the place where bookings are managed; it needs to be the platform where the entire business runs.
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10 Ways to Show Your Housekeeping Team They’re Valued
By Teri Quance-Ahdan | 9/4/2026
Brought to you by VRHP: As a property manager, finding quality housekeeping staff is one of the most difficult parts of my job. When we find top-notch personnel, we want them to know how valued they truly are. They are the foundation of a successful business model, and a housekeeper has the ability to make or break your reputation.
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Setting Expectations for Smooth Operations
By Michelle Fonvielle | 9/4/2026
Brought to you by VRHP: Communication is the key to keeping the balls in the air and the machinery running smoothly. Setting clear expectations for your staff, your guests, and your owners will benefit each group, and in turn, your business as a whole. Don’t assume that “everyone knows” what your policies or procedures are; put them in writing and make sure that everyone is trained on them. That includes “training” your owners!
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Housekeeping Hacks: Ensuring a Safe and Spotless Stay
By Tea Popaja | 9/4/2026
Brought to you by VRHP: To keep up with the ever-growing expectations of guests and owners, it is our commitment to provide a functional, safe, and clean vacation rental, especially during peak illness season. Our focus is to ensure that proper cleaning procedures are being followed by maintaining high standards and guaranteeing a worry-free stay.
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The Importance of Curb Appeal
By Terry Gore | 8/7/2026
Brought to you by VRHP: There is the old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Most opinions are made within three seconds of initial sighting. Upon arrival at a vacation rental property, guests subconsciously judge the care level, advertising accuracy, value, and more. Once made, changing these judgments are difficult, if not impossible. This is why curb appeal is important.
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