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Tracey Northcott Consulting

STR, Minpaku and Airbnb Consultant

Make sure Airbnb is not shortchanging you

Today, I want to have a little rant about Airbnb. Twice this year, I have been shortchanged and I want to share these stories so that you don’t have these same issues. I have written previously about the complicated relationship I (and many other hosts) have with Airbnb. Click here to read my previous rant. But I want to share these real situations from my hosting business so that you too can make ... Read the Post

Are STR cleaning fees and rules too strict for guests?

When it comes to STR cleaning fees, rules and expectations what is the norm? Are your cleaning rules too strict? What is too strict?  Let’s unpack this.There has been lots of chatter about STR cleaning fees and chores that are creeping into the short term rental businesses. This is really polarizing in social media and lots of people seem to have opinions on the subject. This is getting ... Read the Post

Avoid #Airbnbust – Don’t be a victim

Are you worried that you are a victim of the #Airbnbust that is doing the rounds on social media? Have your bookings fallen off a cliff? Are you confused about the new algorithm and the updates that are going on at Airbnb? Let me give you things from my perspective plus some solutions to an empty booking calendar. Let me start with a few baselines. Firstly, I do not believe that Airbnb is ... Read the Post

The Wholehearted Host STR Advent Calendar

It's back! Join us for a Wholehearted Host Advent - Your very own STR Advent Calendar!So excited to be running this again this year! Last year was a blast! I can't wait to share the Wholehearted host STR Advent calendar again!Are you ready to learn more about the H.E.A.R.T Method during the holiday season? Do you want to learn more about how to put more HEART into your hosting and become a ... Read the Post

House hacking in Short Term Rentals

Have you ever thought of building a house specifically for house hacking? Specifically house hacking to maximize STR returns? There are so many benefits - financial and lifestyle. Let me show you how we do it.What is House Hacking?House Hacking is a fairly new word but the concepts behind it have been around forever. This is where you own a multifamily property, live in one part of the building ... Read the Post