Resources
Guides for short-term rental hosts and real estate investors
What we’ve learned running vacation homes in Phoenix: launching a rental, pricing it, keeping turnovers smooth, taking care of guests and reading the housing market.
Short-term rentals
Starting a Short-Term Rental in Phoenix: A Practical Checklist
Market research, licensing and taxes, real costs, setup and the first 90 days: a practical checklist for launching an Airbnb or VRBO rental in Phoenix.
Oct 26, 2026 · 8 min read
Short-Term Rental Pricing: How to Set and Adjust Your Nightly Rates
Set a base rate, adjust for season, weekdays and events, use minimum stays and gap nights, handle fees and use dynamic pricing tools well.
Oct 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Running Smooth Turnovers: Cleaning Schedules, Checklists and Same-Day Changeovers
How to share schedules with cleaners, handle same-day turnovers, restock with par levels, report damage and keep every changeover on track.
Oct 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Direct Booking vs. Airbnb and VRBO: Pros, Cons and How to Start
What platforms do for hosts, what direct bookings offer, and how to start taking direct reservations without double bookings or tax surprises.
Oct 26, 2026 · 5 min read
Guest experience
Markets & investing
Short-Term vs. Mid-Term vs. Long-Term Rentals: Which Is Right for Your Property?
How nightly, monthly and annual rentals compare on income, effort, guests, furnishing and rules, plus when to mix strategies and how to decide.
Oct 26, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Read the Housing Market: The Metrics That Matter
What median price, inventory, months of supply, days on market, sale-to-list and buyers vs. sellers tell you, and how to read them together.
Oct 26, 2026 · 6 min read
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