Expert tips, industry trends, and actionable advice for vacation rental hosts
From pre-arrival preparation to post-checkout inspection, this comprehensive guide covers every step of the property management process. Learn the proven strategies that top hosts use to maintain 5-star ratings and maximize occupancy.
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Hosting
VRBO doesn't verify your cleaner's work, so timestamped photo proof is the only evidence that protects your ratings and wins guest disputes. Here's the full workflow.
Sarah Chen
Industry Trends
How pairing listo photo-verified turnover checklists with RapidEye AI inspection intelligence helps operators catch damage, missing items, and staging issues at scale.
Sarah Chen
Operations
A ranked, honest guide to the 10 best photo checklist apps for Airbnb turnovers in 2026, from turnover-specific tools to full operations suites, and how to choose.
Sarah Chen
Operations
What a photo verification app does for turnovers, why turnover-focused apps beat general inspection tools, and how to pick one that fits short-term rental operations.
Sarah Chen
Guest Experience
What the Guest Favorite badge requires, why cleanliness is the gating sub-rating, and the photo-checklist system top-rated hosts use to stay above 4.9.
Sarah Chen
Hosting
Where to find your star rating, what the six sub-ratings mean, why ratings sometimes seem to disappear, and the operational habit behind a stable average.
Team Management
Managing vacation rental teams across language barriers is hard. From English-Spanish confusion to international mishaps, here's why photos beat translation apps every time.
Mike Brown
Operations
Building a reliable cleaning team is crucial for property management success. Learn the step-by-step process for onboarding, training, and maintaining quality standards.
Mike Brown
Technology
Protect yourself from unfair damage claims and disputes. Learn how timestamped photo documentation provides undeniable proof of property condition before guest arrival.
Sarah Chen
Getting Started
Avoid these costly mistakes that can lead to bad reviews, guest complaints, and lost revenue. Plus, learn the systems that prevent them from happening.
Mike Brown
Industry Trends
Explore emerging trends in property management technology, guest expectations, and operational efficiency that will shape the industry in 2025 and beyond.
Sarah Chen
Operations
Learn how to create checklists that balance thoroughness with efficiency. Real examples from property managers who've reduced turnover time by 30%.
Mike Brown
Case studies
Follow Maria's journey from receiving 2 and 3 star reviews to achieving Guest Favorite status in six months. The systematic approach that transformed her business.
Sarah Chen
Getting Started
Build a complete room-by-room checklist for vacation rental turnover, covering pre-arrival, turnover, check-in, and post-checkout.
Mike Brown