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Tips, trends and insights for rental operators
Practical guides for people running long-term units, short-term rentals, or both. Written by the team building TraxKey AI.
October 5, 2026
The Late Part Nobody Connected to the Missed Move-In Date
A part that arrives nine days late can cost more in vacant rent than the part itself. How to plan a unit turn backward from the move-in date and chase suppliers on a schedule.
October 2, 2026
Airbnb vs Long-Term Rent in 25 U.S. Markets: Short-Term Wins on Paper. After Costs, It's Closer.
Short-term rental income beat long-term rent in all 25 markets we checked. After typical operating costs, it lost in four of them. Here's the full table and what it means for your property.
September 28, 2026
Catching a Bad Review Before the Guest Writes It
By the time a bad review shows up, the stay that caused it is two weeks behind you. The three moments where short-term rental reviews are won or lost, and how to act in time.
September 2, 2026
The 90-Day Renewal Window Most Small Landlords Miss
A $100 rent increase can cost you $3,500 if the tenant leaves. The renewal math, the 90-day timeline, and the silent offer that turns into a move-out.
August 10, 2026
How to Pick a Vendor by Data Instead of by Memory
Ask a property manager who their best plumber is and you'll get an instant answer. Ask them to prove it and the answer gets vague fast. Here's why that gap matters, and what to measure instead.
July 27, 2026
Why "Is There a Guest in the Unit?" Should Change How You Triage Every Repair
The same broken air conditioner is either a five-star review at risk or a routine work order. The only thing that changes the answer is whether someone is currently standing in the unit, and most maintenance software has no idea.
July 6, 2026
The Same-Day Turnaround Playbook for Short-Term Rentals
Checkout at 10am, check-in at 4pm. Six hours, one cleaner, and no margin for a surprise. Here's how to make that repeatable instead of a scramble you win by luck.