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How to respond to negative Airbnb reviews

A negative review can actually offer an opportunity for you to demonstrate how great a host you really are — if you respond in the right way. ...Continued

“Stay Here” doesn’t tell the whole story of running a successful Airbnb

The new Netflix show understandably focuses on the more glamorous side of short-term rentals while glossing over the not-so-glamorous tasks of successfully running a short-term rental....Continued

Airbnb starts collecting short-term rental lodging tax for hosts in several California cities, counties

While Airbnb may collect taxes for you in your area, you need to be aware that Airbnb may not be taking care of all your lodging tax compliance requirements. ...Continued

Breckenridge, Colorado, adds new Airbnb regulations

The new regulations include setting up a 24-hour hotline for residents to call with complaints about short-term rentals....Continued

Airbnb, HomeAway sue New York City over new short-term rental law

The law requires online rental platforms such as Airbnb, HomeAway, and VRBO to provide data on hosts to the city every month. ...Continued

Honolulu mayor proposes Airbnb law overhaul

A new law would restrict whole-home short-term rentals, legalize opportunities for residents to share their homes for short-term stays, and require online rental platforms to submit monthly reports....Continued

10 tax tips for short-term rental hosts

Be aware: Taxes go hand in hand with an income-producing business. Here are 10 helpful tips specifically for hosts on what you need to know about taxes for short-term rentals. ...Continued

The risk of short-term rental tax evasion

Because short-term rentals can be a complicated tax area with some gray zones, it can be easy to make mistakes. This can get you in tax trouble. Here are some tips on avoiding that....Continued

How to get five-star reviews from your Airbnb guests

As a short-term rental host, reviews can make a huge difference in bookings and even prices. So, it’s worth it to do whatever you can to motivate as many guests as possible to leave positive reviews....Continued

HomeAway steps up lodging tax collection efforts

Airbnb has pursued agreements with local governments to collect lodging taxes on bookings on behalf of hosts. HomeAway has lagged far behind in collecting taxes on its bookings — but that's changing....Continued