Which STR Fees Need to Go?
EP22 - Which STR Fees Need to Go?
Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals Podcast
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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Hosted by Paul and Chris, co-founders of OwnerRez, the show is inspired by their long-standing ritual: taking weekly walks together to think through problems, debate ideas, and talk candidly about the business. These walking conversations have shaped countless product decisions, strategy shifts, and breakthrough moments. Now, you get to listen in.
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