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The property journal.

Tips, insights, and product updates for property managers and hosts — from the TIOO team.

· 7 min
Tips & Best Practices

Seasonal Pricing Strategies Beyond Peak and Off-Peak: Unlocking Shoulder Season Revenue

Most operators set two prices — peak and off-peak — and leave money on the table for eight months of the year. Learn advanced seasonal strategies that capture shoulder season demand, event surges, and last-minute bookings.

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· 8 min
Guides & Tutorials

Building a Reliable Property Management Team: Hiring, Training, and Keeping Great People

Your property management business is only as good as the people running it day to day. Learn how to hire the right team members, train them effectively, and build a culture that retains talent in a high-turnover industry.

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· 8 min
Guides & Tutorials

Data-Driven Decision Making for Property Managers: The KPIs That Actually Matter

Most property managers are drowning in data but starving for insight. Learn which KPIs genuinely move the needle, how to build dashboards that drive action, and why gut instinct alone is no longer enough.

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· 6 min
Industry News

Sustainable Hospitality: Why Eco-Friendly Practices Are Good for Business

Sustainability in short-term rentals is not just an ethical choice — it is a commercial one. Discover the green practices that reduce costs, attract premium guests, and future-proof your business.

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· 7 min
Guides & Tutorials

Revenue Management Beyond Pricing: 5 Overlooked Levers That Boost Profits

Dynamic pricing gets all the attention, but the smartest property managers are boosting revenue with strategies that have nothing to do with nightly rates. Here are five levers most operators overlook.

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· 6 min
Tips & Best Practices

How to Create an Unforgettable Guest Experience Without Breaking the Budget

Five-star guest experiences do not require five-star budgets. Learn the low-cost, high-impact touches that delight guests, drive repeat bookings, and generate glowing reviews.

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· 5 min
Industry News

Short-Term Rental Regulations in 2026: What Every Property Manager Needs to Know

The regulatory landscape for short-term rentals is shifting fast. From registration schemes to night caps and tax obligations, here is what has changed in 2026 and how to stay compliant.

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· 6 min
Tips & Best Practices

Direct Booking Websites: What Top Hosts Get Right and Everyone Else Gets Wrong

OTAs charge 15–20% per booking. A direct booking website can reclaim that margin — but only if you avoid the mistakes that make most host websites fail. Here is what actually works.

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· 7 min
Guides & Tutorials

The Complete Guide to Turnover Cleaning: Systems That Scale With Your Portfolio

Turnover cleaning is the silent make-or-break of every rental operation. Build a cleaning system that delivers five-star consistency whether you manage 5 properties or 50.

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· 7 min
Tips & Best Practices

How to Turn Guest Reviews Into Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool

Guest reviews are more than feedback — they are free advertising that builds trust faster than any ad campaign. Learn how to encourage, respond to, and leverage reviews to fill your calendar.

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· 12 min
Tips & Best Practices

Maintenance Workflows That Prevent Small Problems From Becoming Expensive Ones

In property management, a dripping tap does not stay a dripping tap for long. Left unaddressed, it becomes a mould problem, then a ceiling repair, then a guest complaint and a refund. This post explains how to build maintenance workflows that catch problems early and resolve them before they escalate.

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· 12 min
Guides & Tutorials

From 5 to 50 Properties: Scaling Your Rental Business Without Burning Out

Growing a property management business is exciting until the wheels start to come off. This guide maps the three distinct growth phases, identifies where most operators stall, and explains how to build systems that scale without requiring you to work around the clock.

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