Loretta’s Mailbag: The Wildest Airbnb Stories Y’all Sent Me This Month
The mailbag is officially open, and honey, you did NOT disappoint. Loretta digs into the wildest Airbnb stories of the…
Gossip
Behind the polished listings and glowing reviews, what's the real buzz about short-term rentals? We're digging past the surface to bring you the whispers and rumblings from both sides of the fence. What are hosts quietly complaining about? What are residents saying when no one from the city is listening? We'll share the inside scoop – the stories that don't always make the official reports. It's time to hear the unfiltered truth about the short-term rental landscape, straight from the people living it.
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The Airbnb Hosts Who Are THRIVING While Everyone Else Is Crying
While doom and gloom dominates the STR world, some Airbnb hosts are absolutely cleaning up. Loretta May Jenkins has the…
Sweet Tea and Tax Breaks: Loretta’s Guide to Not Losing Your Shirt (or Your Rental)
Honey, Loretta is going to make taxes FUN. Cost segregation, bonus depreciation, the STR loophole, and every mistake your hosting…
When Airbnb Hosts Woke Up to Find the Rules Had Changed Overnight
Honey, June 26, 2025 was a DAY. Airbnb dropped major policy changes with zero warning, and allegedly, hosts are still…
Epic Roman Candle Duel Sparks New Airbnb Guest Guidelines
Key Takeaways Chile, y’all ain’t gonna believe the shenanigans that went down over at Sally Mae’s Airbnb last weekend! Though,…
Y’all, I’m Back – And So Is That Cursed Hot Tub: The Return of Airbnb Drama Royale
Hot tub drama’s back, y’all: rashy reviews, defiant hosts, and a house manual TikTok rendition. Loretta May dishes the receipts!
Bless Her Heart, She Was Looking for an “Air B and B” for Her Birdie!
Y'all, I just about spit out my lemonade when I heard this one. This sweet guest was searchin' high and…
Lost in Translation: My Guest Wanted an “Air B and B”!
Y'all, I just about choked on my sweet tea the other day when I got the strangest message. This sweet…
More to the Story? Joe Gebbia’s Departure from Airbnb.org Under Scrutiny
Key Takeaways The news of Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia stepping away from his role at Airbnb.org has certainly set tongues…
Hold the Phone! This Myrtle Beach Host and Guest Saga Just Keeps Getting Juicier!
Y'all, you are NOT going to believe the latest whispers coming out of Myrtle Beach! Remember that little tidbit I…
