The RentTools blog
Field notes for short-term rental hosts
Calendar sync that actually works, cleaning automation that doesn't double-book the cleaner, and a host's GDPR checklist that fits on one page. Written by people who run listings, not affiliate sites.
Setting buffer days right: stop back-to-back cleaning chaos
How to pick the right cleaning buffer days for short-term rentals. The revenue-vs-quality tradeoff, the math, and a per-property rule that scales.
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Avoiding double bookings: the only host cheat sheet you need
A cheat sheet for short-term rental hosts to prevent double bookings. Sync intervals, buffer days, manual-entry rules, and the 24-hour pre-arrival audit.
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How to sync Airbnb and Booking.com calendars in one place (free, 2026)
Sync Airbnb and Booking.com calendars for free with iCal. Step-by-step guide, real refresh-interval numbers, and when a paid channel manager is worth it.
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