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How to Manage Airbnb Reviews

How to Manage Airbnb Reviews Reviews on Airbnb play a crucial role in determining your level of success. Trust, safety, and respect are central to Airbnb’s values; having reviews that reflect these values increases your desirability, and in turn, will boost your booking rate. This guide will show you how you can manage your Airbnb reviews to improve your ratings and book more business. And if you are able to get your rating high enough, you will also earn Superhost status with Airbnb, which comes with great benefits.   Types of Airbnb Reviews First off, unlike other travel review sites, Airbnb’s reviews are a two-way street. As a host, you have the ability to leave reviews for... Read more

Managing an investment property is no easy task. It may sound like big money, but if you are not prepared it can turn into a huge money pit. As a landlord, you have a...

It’s a four-letter phenomenon that Americans can’t imagine life without. But when HGTV debuted nearly 25 years ago, the idea of turning on the TV and being...

When most people think of insurance, they likely think of some more popular types of policies such as health insurance, auto insurance, and even homeowners insurance....

Here are three of the week's top pieces of financial advice, gathered from around the web: Important tips for landlords "Owning rental property is not as...

Thinking of becoming a landlord? 5 tips to profit...

The wheels are turning in your head: Rent prices in Metro Orlando are rising, and real estate has long been seen as a top investment. Is it time to take the leap and become a landlord? “Owning a rental property can be a great source of cash flow and future equity appreciation,” said David Diaz, head of operations at Florida property management company Great Jones. Diaz took a few minutes recently to outline a few tips to succeed as a first-time landlord. Here are five key points: Screen tenants, and screen them some more “Find great residents. The quality of your resident will determine the outcome of your investment more than anything else. Income verifications, criminal... Read more

Rental concessions may be sky high across the city, but tenants shouldn’t count on getting them renewed once their lease is up. Given the private nature of the...

My partner and I have acquired and leased hundreds of rental units. As co-owner at my organization, I still have the final say on approving rental applicants. As much...

News reports recently have included much discussion about The Air Carrier Access Act and FAA regulations governing assistance animals on airplanes.  The Fair Housing...

Developing a lease isn’t an easy task. It requires a lot of your time and energy, and even then it’s possible you’ve forgotten some pivotal information. For that...