How to Get Longer Bookings for Your Midterm Rentals Pt 1
Summary
This video provides a tip for short-term rental hosts to get longer bookings (over 30 days). The key is to turn off instant booking, as OTAs can't present your listing for a 30-day stay if there's a booking on day 21. After getting two long-term stays in a row, the host can turn Instant Book back on to fill any gaps in the calendar.
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