Short-term rental
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Twenty topics connect the financial decisions with the everyday work of hosting.

01

Getting started

Build an operating plan before opening your calendar.

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02

Markets & demand

Understand who travels, when they visit, and what the property must deliver.

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03

Buying a property

Evaluate the building, the records, and the work required before launch.

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04

Financing

Understand loan terms and test the obligations against a realistic operating plan.

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05

Revenue & underwriting

Turn assumptions into a transparent model of revenue, costs, and cash.

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06

Rules & permissions

Research requirements for the actual address and operating arrangement.

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07

Insurance & risk

Ask precise coverage questions and prepare for incidents.

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08

Furnishing & setup

Create a comfortable, durable property that your team can maintain.

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09

Listings & photography

Help guests make an informed decision through accurate descriptions.

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10

Pricing & calendars

Manage rates and availability using consistent evidence.

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11

Guest communication

Make arrival, the stay, and checkout easier to understand.

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12

Cleaning & turnovers

Build repeatable routines and verify readiness between stays.

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13

Maintenance

Keep the property dependable through records, service, and follow-up.

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14

Managers & co-hosts

Define responsibilities and evaluate service agreements.

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15

Technology & systems

Use tools that support a clear operating process.

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16

Direct bookings

Understand the work behind reservations outside a marketplace.

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17

Taxes & bookkeeping

Keep organized evidence and ask qualified advisers better questions.

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18

Performance & reviews

Understand results without confusing one metric with success.

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19

Growth & portfolio planning

Expand only when operations, cash, and oversight can support it.

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20

Acquisition services & education

Learn how to evaluate service providers, including BNB Accelerator.

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