Guides
The honest numbers on direct booking
Fee math, real prices, and worked examples for short term rental owners. No hype, no zero-fee promises.
September 1, 2026
How to Leave Your Property Manager: An Owner's Checklist
The full handoff in the order it actually happens: notice, the bookings already on the calendar, your guest list, reviews, permits, insurance, and your own systems. With a printable checklist.
August 4, 2026
The 10 Best Domain Registrars for Your Vacation Rental Website
Ten registrars ranked by renewal price and no-upsell reliability, with real 2026 .com costs and rental-owner-specific advice.
August 4, 2026
The 10 Best Booking Engines for Direct Bookings in 2026, Ranked
Ten booking engines ranked for owners taking direct bookings: real starting prices, who each one fits, and which to skip at your size.
August 3, 2026
Airbnb's New 15.5% Host Fee: What It Actually Costs You in 2026
The split fee is gone. Hosts now pay 15.5% of the booking subtotal, up from 3%. What changed, the September 15 deadline, and the worked math.
August 3, 2026
What a Direct Booking Website Costs and When It Pays for Itself
Real prices, every recurring cost counted, and a payback table at three booking volumes. Including when a direct site is not worth it.
August 3, 2026
OwnerRez vs Lodgify for Direct Bookings in 2026
Two booking engines, two kinds of owners. Which fits a custom direct booking site and which fits DIY, with honest pricing for both.