Lesson From a Summer of Short-Term Rental - EP 519 Vacation Rental Success Podcast
Summary
This Vacation Rental Success podcast episode features Jennifer Whaling, founder of Cottage Stays in Ontario, discussing lessons learned from the summer STR season. Key topics include managing owner expectations, adapting to new demands in traditional markets, the benefits of creating a contact management system, providing high-quality guest service, and targeted marketing strategies.
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