Thanks For Visiting

Most hosts think once the cleaner leaves, the property is ready for guests. But that assumption is exactly where five-star reviews start to slip.
In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, we’re walking you through the exact pre-arrival inspection checklist we use across our properties to ensure consistency, elevate the guest experience, and protect our reviews.
We break down the difference between “clean” and “guest ready,” why relying on one person to do both jobs creates gaps, and how introducing an inspector role can completely transform your operations.
You’ll learn how to systematize your turnovers, catch the small details that matter most, and create a repeatable process that leads to better reviews, more referrals, and higher perceived value.
If you’ve ever felt like something small keeps slipping through the cracks—this episode will show you exactly how to fix it.
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The short-term rental market is shifting—and what worked even a few years ago won’t cut it anymore.
In this episode, we sit down with Kenny Bedwell to break down the new rules of buying short-term rentals in 2026. From changing demand patterns to increased competition and rising guest expectations, we’re unpacking what’s actually happening in the market—and how to adapt.
Kenny shares how he’s still finding profitable deals across the country, why average properties are falling behind, and what it takes to create a top-performing listing today.
They get into:
Where STR investors should be looking right now
Why drive-to markets are outperforming
The biggest mistake people make when analyzing deals
How to identify the right guest and design for them
What separates top 10% properties from the rest
How the industry is evolving and what to expect next

If you’re thinking about buying—or trying to stay competitive—this episode will help you rethink your strategy and move forward with clarity.

Are you lowering your nightly rates because your calendar looks empty? If so, you might be panic pricing and leaving money on the table.
In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah and Annette break down one of the most overlooked metrics in short-term rental pricing strategy: your booking window.
Your booking window tells you when guests actually start shopping and booking their stay. If you don’t understand this data, you may be discounting too early, waiting too long to adjust pricing, or reacting emotionally instead of strategically.
The hosts share the two biggest pricing mistakes they see hosts make, how to identify your booking window, and a simple framework to divide your calendar into zones so you can make better pricing decisions.
If you’ve ever stared at an empty calendar and felt tempted to slash your prices, this episode will help you replace panic with data and turn your calendar into a revenue tool.
Remember: there is cash in your calendar, you just need the right strategy to mine it.

If you’re hosting in 2026, chances are you’ve asked yourself at least one of these questions:
Am I underpriced if my calendar is filling faster than everyone else’s?
Should I switch to midterm rentals during the slow season?
Why is my listing cheaper than the competition but still not getting booked?
In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down three real questions from hosts inside the Priced and Profitable Bootcamp VIP coaching sessions—questions that many hosts are quietly struggling with right now.
They unpack what these questions reveal about pricing strategy, market positioning, listing trust, and the mindset shifts required to actually build a profitable short-term rental business.
You’ll learn why being the most booked property isn’t always a win, how slow seasons should really be approached, and why lowering your price can actually hurt your bookings instead of helping them.
If you’re serious about optimizing your STR business in today’s market, this episode will help you ask better questions—and make better decisions.

If your cleaner controls your calendar… this episode is for you.
Today, we’re breaking down how to actually hire a five-star cleaner (not reactively, not desperately, and definitely not based on price alone).
Because here’s the truth: You are not hiring a cleaner. You are hiring the guardian of your five-star brand.
In this episode, we walk you through:
The four hiring questions you must answer before posting a job
How to turn operational pain into a magnetic job description
Where to actually find professional short-term rental cleaners
The exact interview questions that reveal mindset, not just skill
Red flags to watch for (even if they “clean beautifully”)
How to incentivize and retain A-player cleaning partners

Your turnover team is the backbone of your business. If you get this right, everything else becomes easier.
If you get it wrong? Chaos. Let’s fix it.