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Owner Payouts for Short-Term Rental Managers with Under 10 Listings

If you manage between one and ten short-term rental listings, owner payouts are often the most stressful part of the business.

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February 24, 2026
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Simple, Compliant Bookkeeping for Short-Term Rental Managers with Under 10 Listings

Managing a small portfolio of short-term rental (STR) listings, between one and ten properties, can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to bookkeeping.

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February 24, 2026
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1099 Reporting for Short-Term Rental Property Managers

If you manage short-term rentals and your 1099s don’t match owner payouts, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common year-end issues we see, and a major source of owner questions and IRS anxiety.

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December 30, 2025
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STR Vacation Tax Guide: What Every Short-Term Rental Owner and Manager Needs to Know

TL;DR: If you manage or own short-term rentals, don’t assume Airbnb or VRBO is handling your occupancy taxes correctly. Many STR hosts are unknowingly non-compliant.

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November 25, 2025
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What is a Tech Fee (and Why You Need One)?

If you're managing short-term rentals and not charging a tech fee, you're leaving money on the table. A tech fee is not just another line item - it’s a sustainability tool for your business.

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August 28, 2025
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Damage Waiver Options for Short-Term Rental Property Managers | STR PM Guide

Guest damage is inevitable in short-term rentals (STRs). Property managers typically handle it using one of three methods: keeping claims off statements, self-insuring via damage waivers, or passing all claims through to owners. Each approach has pros, cons, and different communication strategies for owners.

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August 12, 2025
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How to Handle Cleaning Income and Expenses in Short-Term Rental Bookkeeping

Short-term rental (STR) bookkeeping can get messy fast - especially when it comes to cleaning revenue and costs. In this guide, we’ll break down the smartest way to handle cleaning income and expenses so your owner statements stay clean, your books stay compliant, and your time isn't wasted on unnecessary admin. Over 80% of our clients keep cleaning off the owner statements, let’s dive into why.

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June 30, 2025
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How to Read a Property Management Company P&L

If you're managing short-term rentals (STRs), your Profit & Loss (P&L) statement isn’t just for tax prep - it’s your business blueprint. Done right, it shows exactly how money flows through your company, where you’re making margin, and where things might be leaking.

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June 19, 2025
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Should I Manage My Own STR Properties Through My Property Management Company?

If you own short-term rentals (STRs) and also run a property management (PM) company, you might wonder: Should I run my own properties through that company? In most cases, the answer is yes - and here’s why.

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June 12, 2025