Host Guides

Practical guides for short-term rental hosts

Checklists, money and guest communication: the operational side of hosting, explained plainly.

Guide · 6 min

Airbnb Cleaning Checklist: The Room-by-Room Turnover System (Free Printable)

A complete Airbnb cleaning checklist for hosts and cleaners: the turnover order that saves time, room-by-room checks, restock levels and how to document damage. Free printable included.

Guide · 7 min

How to Track Short-Term Rental Expenses for Taxes (A Simple System for Airbnb & Vrbo Hosts)

A simple, year-round system for tracking Airbnb and Vrbo income and expenses: what to record, expense categories that match the IRS rental expense list, receipts, mileage and a 15-minute monthly routine.

Guide · 6 min

What to Put in an Airbnb Welcome Book (10 Sections Guests Actually Use)

What to include in an Airbnb or Vrbo welcome book, section by section, plus how to keep it short enough that guests read it. With a printable checklist and template.