How to Drive 15%+ More Profits to Your Short Term Rental Portfolio in 2025 - STR Like The Best #59

102 viewsPublished: May 30, 20251h 10mScore: 85
Growth & Marketing
intermediate
direct bookings
OTAs
Airbnb
marketing
profitability

Summary

Michael Chang and Philip Kennard discuss strategies for short-term rental hosts to increase profitability in 2025, focusing on the benefits and challenges of direct bookings versus OTAs like Airbnb. They emphasize building trust, managing payments, and implementing marketing strategies to drive direct bookings, while also exploring the role of Google Vacation Rentals and the implications of new Airbnb policies.

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