Good reads for great property operators

A 2026 guide to London short-term rental rules, covering the 90-night cap, borough enforcement, tax changes, and potential registration and planning changes.

Learn how vacation rental guest experience influences reviews and discover practical ways property managers can improve guest satisfaction and stay quality.

Discover the best noise monitoring device for Airbnb in 2026. Compare top options, features, pricing, and privacy-friendly tools for hosts.

Hostfully co-founder Margot Schmorak on a decade in vacation rental software: rising guest expectations, OTAs vs. direct bookings, and AI's real role.

Learn how a water leak detection system works, the types available, and how early detection helps prevent costly damage in rental properties.

Learn how to prevent smoking in rental properties with clear rules, smart monitoring, and guest-friendly strategies that protect your space from damage.

Learn how a vacation rental guidebook helps guests understand the property, discover local recommendations, and enjoy a smoother stay.

Compare Minut vs Roomonitor in 2026. Explore features, pricing, privacy, and which monitoring solution is best for Airbnb hosts and vacation rentals.

Richard Vaughton has built, scaled, and exited multiple short-term rental businesses over 25 years. He shares how AI, consolidation, and compliance are reshaping short-term rentals

Introducing expanded smart lock support, including August, SmartThings, and Yale.

Use this comprehensive breakdown to see which tool, Minut or NoiseAware, will best help you protect your STR properties and scale your business.

Learn essential carbon monoxide safety tips for rental properties, hotels, and vacation rentals to help protect guests and reduce emergency risks.

Discover how Michael Friedman of Simple Life Hospitality tripled his portfolio while staying profitable, and learn why he believes the shift from property manager to hospitality provider is the vacation rental industry's most important competitive advantage.

Learn the best smoke detector placement strategies for rental properties, including room-by-room placement tips, common mistakes, and safety best practices.

Discover how James Varley went from managing communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to building Host Planet, and learn how he’s helping short-term rental hosts thrive through education, community, and preparing for an AI-driven future.

Minut is now available on the Ring Appstore, connecting Ring doorbells and cameras to short-term rental workflows for hosts and guests.

Discover the Minut Guest app: a simple stay hub that gives guests access to guidebooks, smart devices, and key stay info for a smoother rental experience.

Understand Airbnb smoking policy and learn how hosts can handle rule violations, prevent damage, and protect their rental property effectively.

Discover how Tyann Marcink built a vacation rental empire while revitalizing communities, and learn the hospitality strategies that drive success.

Learn why a vacation rental welcome book improves the guest stay and how property managers can use it to guide guests with clear property information.

Learn the ideal indoor temperature and humidity for rental properties, how to prevent mold and damage, and how smart indoor climate monitoring helps protect guest comfort.

Practical ways to prevent smoking in rental properties, including clear no-smoking policies, guest communication, and privacy-safe monitoring to catch issues early and avoid costly damage.

Early leak detection with continuous, real-time monitoring helps property operators catch hidden issues, prevent costly damage, and maintain smooth operations across units.

Tennessee’s short-term rental rules are shaped mostly by local zoning, permitting, and occupancy requirements, which can vary significantly from one city or county to the next. This guide explains the state framework, key local differences, and what operators need to check before listing.