Marriott to launch short-term rental platform to stave off Airbnb

Marriott is reportedly launching a home rental service to take aim at Airbnb, HomeAway and other short-term rental companies as more consumers shrug off traditional hotels. Continue reading

Vacasa launches interior design service for rental owners

Kimberly White, the company’s head of interior design services, told Inman that the program has three different service tiers, which are flexible enough to accommodate everyone from DIYers to property owners looking for a full service experience. Continue reading

Airbnb eyes commercial buildings in new partnership

Airbnb is working to launch a new hospitality service that will give short-term renters access to spaces in commercial buildings in New York City. Continue reading

How to be a high-tech landlord

Not long ago, being a landlord could be an organizational nightmare. Renting out even one property came with a host of paperwork and recordkeeping tasks that had to be filled out by hand, filed, and stored in hard-copy in your office. Further, listing … Continue reading

Meet the property manager with a tech platform and big ambitions

Livly describes itself as a property management “platform,” gives renters a way to communicate with their management, pay rent and accept packages. Continue reading

Property management startup Guesty nabs $35M funding round

Software startup Guesty announced Thursday it has raised $35 million in Series C funding, bringing its total funding to $60 million. Continue reading

Find the best tenant and maximize the ROI of your rental

You have a pool of tenants. They all meet the same criteria: good credit, stable income, and no criminal history. How do you narrow down your choice? After all, the best way to maximize the ROI on a rental property is to find a great tenant and keep th… Continue reading