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Property preparationOwner Tips
5 min

7 Things That Separate a $200/Night Listing from a $400/Night One

The difference between an average and top-performing vacation rental often comes down to a handful of upgrades. Here's what we've learned managing dozens of properties.

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Nick Jacobson
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RegulationsPolicy & Regulations
6 min

Oceanside STR Regulations: What Owners Need to Know in 2026

Short-term rental rules continue to evolve across California. Here's a clear breakdown of what's changed in Oceanside and how it affects your property.

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Nick Jacobson
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New propertyCompany News
3 min

Open Road Stays Expands to New Braunfels, Texas

We're excited to announce our first properties in New Braunfels — one of the fastest-growing vacation rental markets in the country.

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Nick Jacobson
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Revenue dataMarket Insights
7 min

Dynamic Pricing 101: How We Maximize Revenue Without Scaring Off Guests

Pricing a vacation rental isn't guesswork — it's data science. Here's how our approach to dynamic pricing consistently outperforms static rates.

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Nick Jacobson
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Interior designOwner Tips
4 min

The Guest-Ready Checklist: What Every Owner Should Have Before Going Live

From linens to lockboxes, here's the complete checklist we give every new owner before their first guest arrives.

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Nick Jacobson
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California policyPolicy & Regulations
5 min

California TOT Tax Changes: What Short-Term Rental Owners Should Prepare For

Transient Occupancy Tax rates are shifting in several California cities. Here's what's changing and how we're helping owners stay compliant.

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Nick Jacobson
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