Description:
Renting a room or an entire vacation home to guests for short stays can be profitable, or it can be a liability. Understanding and applying industry best practices and innovations can benefit hosts, managers, realtors, the community and guests.
This respected certification course reviews proven Short Term Rental management best practices, including how to find and comply with applicable laws (and why it benefits your business), accounting practices, marketing and reservation procedures, contracts, house rules, guest and neighbor relations, maintenance and housekeeping procedures, safety and security protocols, monitoring systems, long-term versus short term, design tips, industry trends, opportunities and challenges.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn why STR is a business and why it requires more than just listing on a platform to be successful
- Review how to look up applicable laws, zoning and essential details for different cities
- Receive tips that make hosting more profitable, less work and more enjoyable
Recommended book for class: Vacation Rental Management 411: A Comprehensive Overview of Best Practices for Renting a Room or Home to Guests for Profitable Short-Term Stays
Realtors: This course may qualify for real estate licensing continuing education credits within your state. Some states only allow for the live course session or may have special requirements. For more information, please visit the Real Estate CE Information section at STR Certification