For Boston-Area Hosts
Practical guides, market data, and regulation updates for Airbnb hosts and short-term rental investors in Greater Boston — written by people who manage properties here every day.
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February 15, 2025
Boston's STR rules have been in effect since 2019 but enforcement has tightened. Here's a plain-language breakdown of what's required, what's changed, and what the risks are if you're not compliant.
January 20, 2025
Superhost status isn't luck — it's a set of repeatable habits. Here are the 12 practices that separate 4.9-star listings from average ones in the Boston market.
January 5, 2025
October in Salem is unlike any other STR market event in New England. Here's how to prepare your property, price it right, and handle the volume without burning out.
December 10, 2024
Cambridge is one of the strongest Airbnb markets in New England, driven by Harvard, MIT, and Kendall Square biotech. Here's a realistic breakdown of what different property types can expect to earn.
November 18, 2024
Cleanliness is the most-cited reason for a negative Airbnb review. Here's how to build a room-by-room cleaning checklist that produces consistent 5-star scores.
October 22, 2024
Every Massachusetts Airbnb host owes rooms excise tax. Here's what the rate is, whether Airbnb pays it for you, and what happens if you're operating outside a platform.
September 30, 2024
Most Boston Airbnb hosts leave thousands of dollars per year on the table with flat nightly rates. Here's what the data shows about dynamic pricing in a market driven by events, universities, and seasonal demand.
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