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“Stay Here” doesn’t tell the whole story of running a successful Airbnb

The new Netflix show understandably focuses on the more glamorous side of short-term rentals while glossing over the not-so-glamorous tasks of successfully running a short-term rental....Continued

Airbnb, HomeAway sue New York City over new short-term rental law

The law requires online rental platforms such as Airbnb, HomeAway, and VRBO to provide data on hosts to the city every month. ...Continued

10 tax tips for short-term rental hosts

Be aware: Taxes go hand in hand with an income-producing business. Here are 10 helpful tips specifically for hosts on what you need to know about taxes for short-term rentals. ...Continued

HomeAway offers New Orleans proposal for short-term rental rules

The online vacation rental platform is aiming to avoid an all-out ban on short-term rentals in the city while still addressing community concerns. ...Continued

10 ways to build your vacation rental business and still have free time

There are a lot of regular and one-off tasks to consider. Here are just a few, followed by simple things you can do to minimize your effort and gain back time....Continued

Cities turning to technology to enforce Airbnb rules

In the past, it’s been extremely difficult for communities to track short-term rentals, but technology is changing that....Continued

San Diego City Council approves strict new Airbnb rules

New regulations will have a big impact on owners as the city also plans to step up its enforcement of short-term vacation rentals....Continued

New law creates Airbnb tax in New Jersey

Operators of short-term rentals booked through companies such as Airbnb, VRBO, and HomeAway, are now required to add lodging tax to guests’ bills and remit to the state....Continued

How to invest wisely in your vacation rental education

Before you jump onto every new bright and shiny resource, be sure you really understand what it does and if it might, or might not, be compatible with what you already have in place....Continued

Lodging Taxes 101: Collecting taxes on your short-term rental

It’s important to make sure you’re charging the right tax rates to avoid hassles — and fines and penalties — down the road....Continued