Resources.
There are many great resources; these are the ones I use. Keep in mind, you don't NEED a tech stack. Pick a platform and get started. The rest will follow. This has been years in the making.
Resources
(Please note, some of these are affiliate links - wherein I get a small amount of compensation if you use my link. For some, you'll get a couple bucks off too!) These are the tools I personally use to manage my portfolio/in my STR business.
Channel Manager; Guesty for Hosts
Syncs calendars, provides automations, reporting, direct booking.
Dynamic Pricing: PriceLabs
(Helps manage pricing,reporting)
Market Research: AirDNA
Data Rabbu
Mashvisor
Booking Platforms: Airbnb
VRBO
Furnished Finders
Hipcamp
Flipkey
Direct-booking Sales Pages: Leadpages
Payment Processor: Stripe
Paypal
Interior Design: Paige Hayes
or Paige's Course - STR Design for Hosts
Digital Guestbook: Touchstay
Put everything your guests need and want to know in digital form - email it, text it, and you might even print it off
Damage Insurance: Waivo
Skip the hassle of trying to get the booking platform to cover guest damage - cover ALL your bookings
STR Mentors "from afar" - Books, Social Media Accounts, People in the Industry I follow - Grab 'um HERE
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