Articles
Reviews, comparisons, guides, news and analysis for professional short-term rental operators.
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guide
Scaling Your STR Business from 10 to 30 Properties
Three operational breakpoints between 10 and 30 STR doors: what breaks, what to fix, and the order that makes the difference.
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comparatif
Turno vs Breezeway: STR Turnover Tool Breakdown (2026)
Same-day turnover failures kill STR reviews. Turno and Breezeway solve different failure modes. Here's which tool fits your portfolio size.
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guide
Direct Booking Stack for STR Operators Without a Marketing Team
OTA commissions run 15-20% per booking. Here's how to build a working direct booking stack at 5-20 STR properties without a marketing hire or a custom website.
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guide
Channel Manager vs PMS for STR (2026)
Most STR operators either overpay for a full PMS or patch together tools that cost just as much. Here's how to pick the right stack for your portfolio size.
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comparatif
Best PMS for 5-15 STR Properties Pricing 2026
At 5-15 properties, most operators overpay for scale they don't have yet. Here's where Hospitable, Hostfully, and Hostaway break even on per-door cost.
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guide
Paris Short-Term Rental Licensing 2026
Paris STR licensing in 2026: primary residence gets 120 nights, secondary requires changement d'usage. Here's what operators need to know.
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guide
Vacation Rental Dynamic Pricing Pitfalls
Dynamic pricing tools promise 30%+ revenue gains. For most operators under 10 properties, they deliver the opposite. Here's when to skip them.
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review
Hostaway Review for Growing Operators in 2026
Hostaway's channel breadth and automation depth earn it at 15+ properties. Below that, you're overpaying for scale you don't have. Honest breakdown.
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comparatif
Guesty Alternatives 2026: When to Switch
Guesty is overpriced below 50 doors. Here are the 4 switch triggers operators actually act on, and which PMS to move to at each portfolio size.
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guide
How Nightlydata Covers the STR Industry
An editorial overview of Nightlydata's beats, sourcing rules, and what we will not cover. Read this if you want to know what to expect.