Pros vs Cons of Direct Booking for Short Term Rentals

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Lydia Patel

Growth & Marketing
intermediate
Direct Booking
OTA Strategy
Experienced Hosts
Profitability

Summary

Lydia Patel discusses the pros and cons of using a direct booking website for a short-term rental. She explains the benefits of avoiding OTA fees and building a unique brand, but also cautions about the time and financial investment required to set up and maintain a direct booking website, while ensuring that the host has adequate security and insurance measures in place to cover damages.