Right now, there are several proposed bills moving through the New Hampshire State House that deserve immediate attention from homeowners and short-term rental owners. Lawmakers will hold hearings on four bills that could introduce new taxes, redefine how rentals are classified, and increase costs for small property owners.

Let’s talk about something every host is starting to care a lot more about: marketing your Airbnb beyond Airbnb. With more competition, more fees, and more hosts wanting consistent bookings, the conversation has shifted. Hosts aren’t just asking, “How do I get more reviews?” They’re asking, “How do I build a real business that doesn't rely solely on Airbnb or VRBO?”

Let’s talk upgrades and no, not the fancy ones like hot tubs, saunas, and pools. Obviously, luxury items increase revenue but not every homeowner can afford it, and it doesn't make sense for every property. There are lots of fun, totally affordable things you can add to your property to increase nightly rates and attract better quality guests. Here are easy upgrades that genuinely move the needle right now.

Did you know you can look at your listing's performance on Airbnb? Views? Conversion rates? If you’ve ever searched for your listing and had to scroll…and scroll…and scroll… you’re not alone. The Airbnb algorithm can feel like a mystery, but can also be surprisingly simple: Airbnb rewards listings that convert.

If there’s one thing every host stresses about, it’s pricing. Too high and you scare away bookings. Too low and you’re basically paying your guests to stay. And in a market that changes week by week? Pricing starts to feel like a full-time job. How do you price so you're not leaving money on the table? 

Owning and managing a short-term rental in New Hampshire is more competitive than ever. There are more listings hitting the market every season. Guests have endless options, and I think the days of “post & pray” are officially over. Yeah, I said it, sorry!

Springtime tends to bring out the real estate chatter. And lately, there's been a lot of noise in the Airbnb world: people talking about oversaturation, declining bookings, interest rates, and whether short-term rentals are even worth it anymore.

I sent an email to all of our pasts Guests with the subject line - “Cabin deal just for YOU!”. I let them know we value their business and in exchange would love to offer them special rates. I also shared updates we’ve made to the property and ask for their recommendations. This shows we care and are always working to improve their stay. We got a week-long direct booking from a trusted Guest almost immediately.

Buying items for fun vs. need vs. ROI for your short-term rental can be tough. Here are items I found that check a lot of boxes…

I stayed at an Airbnb for a wedding last weekend and well, it was fine. It was clean, updated, Welcome Book and WiFi displayed nicely, simple décor, white linens etc. But I wasn’t exactly wowed. It was a bit cold and bland really.

Before Airbnb and Real Estate, I worked with small businesses and Fortune 500 companies on branding and social media marketing. I will tell you this…

You've heard the saying — if you want something, ask for it! Don’t beat around the bush. Get right to it. If you would like a 5-star review, ask for EXACTLY that. Here’s how…

Did you notice last month there was an Airbnb glitch that caused a ton of reviews to disappear?!

It’s so important to protect your assets by leveraging Airbnb, VRBO etc. as TOOLS but not your only lifeline. If something happened and these platforms got too expensive, went under, set restrictions etc. what would happen to your business?

Pay attention to the NEWS but don’t get hung up on the STR chatter. It’s important to pay attention to the news and do your own homework. Just like fake news and media hype, you can’t believe everything you hear. You’ll hear people compare Short Term Rentals with Hotels. We are functionally different.