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Video guides and articles from James Svetec
5 Must-Have Amenities That Can Drive Guest Bookings
The right amenities can mean the difference between a fully booked calendar and a listing guests scroll past. Here are five additions that consistently drive more bookings and higher nightly rates for short-term rental properties in 2026.
September 26, 2023 · 10 min read
How I Use ChatGPT in My Airbnb Business
Hosting on Airbnb takes more time than most people expect — listings, messages, hiring, operations. Here's how smart hosts are using ChatGPT to cut that workload dramatically in 2026.
September 21, 2023 · 10 min read
3 Easy Steps to Automate Guest Communication (My GO-TO tool)
Guest messages come at all hours, on weekends, and always at the worst times. These 3 easy steps to automate and outsource guest communication will free up your time without sacrificing hospitality quality.
September 19, 2023 · 8 min read
How to Launch a Property on Airbnb
Launching a new Airbnb listing the wrong way can trap you at the bottom of search results for years. This guide breaks down the exact property management Airbnb launch strategy that experienced hosts use to trigger the algorithm, flood their calendar with early bookings, and build long-term ranking momentum.
September 14, 2023 · 12 min read
Picking an Airbnb Management Company (5 Things You Need)
The difference between a great Airbnb management company and a mediocre one can mean $10,000+ per year in lost revenue. Here's a practical framework for choosing the right partner for your short-term rental property.
September 12, 2023 · 9 min read
Reacting to Shelby Church’s Top Airbnb Takeaways
Most Airbnb hosts learn their biggest lessons the hard way. Discover what top Airbnb hosts actually do differently — from smart pricing strategies and amenity selection to building a management team that runs without you.
September 7, 2023 · 8 min read
HUGE AIRBNB CRASH… Investor Reacts (Part 2)
Doom headlines about an Airbnb crash keep circulating — but do they hold up? This breakdown explains why revenue-per-available-room data is being misread, what it actually means for hosts, and how smart operators stay profitable regardless of market cycles.
September 5, 2023 · 9 min read
3 Tips to Increase Airbnb Demand
Fewer bookings than expected? These three Airbnb host tips — smart pricing adjustments, minimum stay flexibility, and strategic platform expansion — can meaningfully boost demand for your short-term rental in 2026.
August 31, 2023 · 10 min read
What To Do If Your Airbnb Bookings Are Slowing Down
Seeing a slowdown in Airbnb bookings? You're not alone — but panic is the wrong response. Here's a tactical, data-driven playbook for getting your short-term rental performing again without leaving money on the table.
August 29, 2023 · 7 min read
Get More Bookings on Airbnb (7 Keys to a GREAT Listing)
Strong Airbnb listing management can be the difference between a property that sits half-empty and one that commands a 30% price premium over comparable listings. Here's what separates the best listings from the rest.
August 24, 2023 · 11 min read
The Best Pricing Tools for Airbnb
Most Airbnb hosts leave thousands of dollars on the table every year with poor pricing strategy. This guide covers the best Airbnb host tools for 2026 — from manual occupancy tracking to dynamic pricing software — and exactly when to use each one.
August 22, 2023 · 10 min read
The Best Type of Property for Airbnb Investing
Most Airbnb investors focus on avoiding competition — but that's the wrong strategy. Learn which markets and property types actually produce the best ROI when investing in property for Airbnb, including how one host hit $10,000 in a single January.
August 17, 2023 · 8 min read