Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP22 - Which STR Fees Need to Go?

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Episode Twenty-Two of Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals podcast is live!

Inspired by their weekly walks, OwnerRez co-founders Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes started the Walk ’n Talk podcast to share the raw discussions they’ve had for years, debating ideas, talking through the business, and unpacking problems. Whether you’re a host, manager, entrepreneur, or simply curious how vacation rental software is built, listen in for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the conversations that shape OwnerRez.

🎙️ Episode 22 Now Live

EP22 - Which STR Fees Need to Go?

In Episode Twenty-Two, Paul and Chris let listeners in on a conversation they’ve been having about commonly accepted fees and rules in the vacation rental industry. From additional guest fees to maintenance charges, they question whether these practices still belong in today’s STR market and discuss the real costs they create for guests and operators.

  • Why some common fees and rules no longer make sense
  • Knowing what to enforce and what to let go
  • Balancing operational costs, margins, and guest goodwill
It’s a candid conversation about rethinking common STR practices and knowing when a policy creates more problems than it solves.

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