5 short term rental mistakes to avoid in 2025 (or get left behind)

4.7K viewsPublished: January 1, 20259m 40sScore: 82
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Summary

Kylee and Steven highlight five things short-term rental hosts should avoid doing in 2025, including being reactive instead of proactive, waiting for the "perfect time" to act, ignoring their numbers, settling for "good enough," and trying to do everything themselves. They emphasize the importance of proactive planning, careful financial management, and strategic delegation for success in the short-term rental business.

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