Accept Credit Card Payments to Attract More Corporate Travelers to Your Midterm Rentals
Summary
This video provides a step-by-step guide for midterm rental (MTR) hosts to accept direct credit card payments via invoicing. By using tools like PayPal, Stripe, or Square, hosts can attract corporate travelers and essential workers who need to use company cards or preserve cash flow, while effectively reducing reliance on Airbnb.
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