Why We Require a Rental Agreement & Security Deposit for Every Booking (Even on Airbnb)

Most Hosts Can’t Do This—But We Can (And Do) Airbnb’s typical Terms of Service prohibit hosts from asking guests to sign rental agreements or pay security deposits outside of the platform. But at FIBI Vacation Rentals, we do both—for every single reservation, whether it’s from Airbnb, Vrbo, or a direct booking. How? We’re a software-connected […]

When Software Fails: What a Hostaway & Airbnb Glitch Taught Me About STR Revenue Management

Managing short-term rentals at scale requires more than just great guest communication and solid cleaning teams, it demands accurate financial reporting, especially when investor money is on the line. Recently, I experienced a series of revenue reporting discrepancies between Hostaway and Airbnb that could’ve had serious consequences for my clients if I hadn’t caught them. […]