Living Like a Short-Term Rental King in Paradise
Summary
This article is a podcast episode discussing the rapid growth of an STR business in Aruba. It highlights the importance of dynamic pricing and building effective teams. Hosts can learn from the experiences shared about team structures and revenue management.
Key Insights
- •The article recommends dynamic pricing to all STR managers and owners.
- •The host managed to grow their business from no Airbnb experience to managing over 100 units in six years.
Action Items
- ✓Evaluate your team structure to ensure effective management of your STRs.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Consider implementing dynamic pricing for your listings.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →STR Legends Mastermind: STR Legends Mastermind is mentioned.
- →Free Airbnb Starter Guide: Free Airbnb Starter Guide is mentioned.
- →HostGPO: HostGPO is mentioned.
- →VacationAruba.com: VacationAruba.com is mentioned.
- →Get Paid for Your Pad Email List: Get Paid for Your Pad Email List is mentioned.
- →Legends X Short-Term Rental Accelerator: Legends X Short-Term Rental Accelerator is mentioned.
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