Practical guides, lodging tax information and expert advice for owners of small hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals across the United States.
A practical comparison of PMS platforms for owners of small hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals in the United States. Real prices, lodging tax handling, Airbnb/VRBO/Booking channel manager and direct booking engine.
The complete guide to transient occupancy tax, hotel tax and room tax in the United States. State-by-state rates, city surcharges, when Airbnb collects for you and how filing works.
How to list on multiple OTAs without double bookings. Real-time sync vs iCal, commission rates compared, rate parity strategies and how to maximize revenue across Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com and Expedia.
What every US host needs to know about federal taxes on Airbnb and short-term rental income: the 14-day rule (IRC 280A(g)), Schedule E vs Schedule C, and the 1099-K reporting threshold.
How small US hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals win more direct bookings: booking engine essentials, rate parity, USD payments with Stripe, Google Hotel Ads and local SEO.
How to price a US hotel, B&B or vacation rental by season: ADR, occupancy and RevPAR explained, dynamic pricing in practice, and demand patterns across ski, beach and city destinations.
Lockbox self check-in for US vacation rentals and B&Bs: permit rules, HOA approval, ID checks, when to send the code and how to automate it.
What B&B and inn software must do in the US: one calendar for every channel, breakfast in the rate, lodging tax, deposits, guest messages and extras.
How short-term rental permits work in US cities in 2026: registration numbers, primary residence rules, night caps, local contacts and NYC Local Law 18.
Eight guest message templates for US vacation rentals and B&Bs, from booking confirmation to review request, with timing tips and automatic sending.
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