Awning vs. HostStarter: Is the 10% Entry Tier Actually Cheaper Than a 12.5% + $99/mo?
If you’re shopping for an Airbnb property manager in 2026, you’ve almost certainly seen Awning’s pitch: “Plans start at 10% of revenue.”…
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If you’re shopping for an Airbnb property manager in 2026, you’ve almost certainly seen Awning’s pitch: “Plans start at 10% of revenue.”…
Most property managers look the same on paper: professional website, good pitch, competitive fee. The ones who underdeliver don’t usually advertise that…
Update — June 7, 2026: Since this guide was published, Casago founder Steve Schwab has reportedly begun stepping back from the CEO…
Evolve says its AI now auto-handles 60% of guest messages. Here is why HostStarter still uses real people for every guest conversation…
Houston's STR ordinance is being enforced. Airbnb and Vrbo are pulling unregistered listings here's what hosts need to do now.
Casago closed its $130M acquisition of Vacasa, and a lot of owners are quietly evaluating what comes next. Side-by-side on fees, listing…
Rental arbitrage and buying investment property are both paths to short-term rental income β but they work very differently. Which one makes…
Austin is one of the most active short-term rental markets in the country, with active hosts averaging $40,600 per AirDNA. This guide…
Q1 2026 was the most consequential quarter for STR hosts since 2020. Casago's Vacasa integration entered operational phase, AI-driven booking discovery became…
Occupancy rate is the single most important performance metric for any Airbnb property β more important than nightly rate, and more important…
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