Tech Archives

Vrbo switches to a flat 12% host commission on October 29, 2026. Here is the dollar math by property type,…

October 9, 2026 13 min read

The smart home tech stack that professional STR hosts actually use in 2026. Smart locks, thermostats, mesh Wi-Fi, leak detectors,…

October 6, 2026 17 min read

Hostfully combines a full property management platform with a native digital guidebook builder. Here is what the platform actually delivers,…

October 3, 2026 16 min read

Compare Hospitable, OwnerRez, Hostfully, Guesty, and Lodgify side by side. Pricing tables, per-tool breakdowns, and a decision matrix by portfolio…

September 25, 2026 13 min read

Airbnb just changed how payouts are calculated. Here is what accounting software actually works for STR hosts in Q4 2026,…

September 18, 2026 14 min read

Lodgify builds a real direct booking website, not just a PMS. Our Lodgify review 2026 covers pricing, features, verified reviews,…

September 11, 2026 13 min read

Guesty is the most talked-about enterprise PMS in the STR industry. Here is an honest breakdown of what it costs,…

August 21, 2026 13 min read

OwnerRez review 2026: Honest breakdown of pricing from $40 to $127/month, channel management depth, direct booking features, and who it…

August 16, 2026 17 min read

Airbnb September 15 deadline moves all remaining split-fee hosts to a 15.5% host-only model. Most are calculating a 15.5% price…

August 14, 2026 14 min read

Turno and Properly are the two leading STR turnover management apps in 2026. This comparison evaluates cleaner marketplace size, photo…

August 11, 2026 14 min read