526. Hosting Hotline: Hosting Hotline: What to Do Before You Get the Keys to Your First STR

This week on the Hosting Hotline, Randa writes in with a question many new hosts face: What should I be focusing on while I’m waiting to take possession of my first short-term rental?

Sarah and Annette walk through exactly how to use this in-between time wisely—so you’re not scrambling once the first guest checks in.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why buying an STR means starting a business—not just furnishing a property
• What to set up financially before you ever get the keys
• How to build your business “dream team” early
• Why revenue strategy should come before design decisions
• What market research you can do without stepping inside the home
• How to start building your operational support system
• The habits every successful host sets up before opening day
• Why consuming too much hosting content can actually slow you down

If you’re waiting to close—or planning your first STR—this episode helps you focus on the work that truly sets you up for long-term success.

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