Curriculum
- 18 Sections
- 110 Lessons
- 30 Hours
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- A brief message to prospective students by the Instructor1
- Intro to Short Term RentalsSTR 101 Module helps you understand the short term rental business and the type to go into. It teaches you your expected role and duties as a host.16
- 2.1Meaning of STR and knowing your competitors7 Minutes
- 2.2How to know if hosting is for you8 Minutes
- 2.3Responsibilities of a Host14 Minutes
- 2.4Different Types of STRs5 Minutes
- 2.5Hosting Skills Required3 Minutes
- 2.6Most Profitable Types of Vacation Rentals1 Minute
- 2.7Understanding Types of Properties & Decisions6 Minutes
- 2.8Annual Income of a Host1 Minute
- 2.9Places With the Most Profitable Turn Over8 Minutes
- 2.10Requirements of a Short Term Rental4 Minutes
- 2.11Chart of the Necessity of Your Business1 Minute
- 2.12What Other Businesses Does STR Create For You4 Minutes
- 2.13When You Can Start Hosting2 Minutes
- 2.14What You Need to Host1 Minute
- 2.15A Day in the Life of a Host10 Minutes
- 2.16Introduction to Short Term Rental1 Hour
- DesignSTR 102 will show you how to design your listing from start to finish. Checklist for listing plans, items and furnishings. Types of Designs made easy to help you get your listing looking amazing without professional help. Content writing needed to publish your listing yourself and stand out from the crowd.4
- ContentSTR 103 lessons will teach you how to create an inviting content that will turn leads into bookings. Your content is pretty much your advertising logo and campaign so it must be powerful and reflect what you are selling. We guide you on how to write them if you are having difficulties navigating content creation for all hosting sties. You learn to set pricing, know your theme and showcase the strong points of your listing.7
- Photography & StagingSTR 104 teaches you how to stage your home and photograph it to draw attention to your listing on first search. Remember your potential guests only get to make decisions based on the digital look of your home before booking.4
- Rental Arbitrage & OwnershipSTR 201 will guide and explain to you your options between rental arbritage or ownership and evaluates the best fit for your business.6
- BudgetingIn STR 202, you will learn budget creation in order to track your losses and maximize profit without professional help. This will also help you keep your books in a simple way to avoid legal trouble in the future. It will create your mindset like a big company thinker thus giving you room to expand your business based on your yearly revenue as you can tell which listing is profitable and what listing type you should invest and diversify to..6
- FinancingSTR 203 is a very vital part of the course is learning how to acquire financing and save your cash so you can grow faster in your business. Ways and places to get affordable furnishings. It also teaches you how to begin your vacation rental business on a low budget or with zero cash.5
- HostingLearn hosting, sites and how to list your vacation rental property, pitfalls to avoid as a host and management of your vacation rentals in STR 301.9
- 9.1STR 401 Hosting Introduction
- 9.2Understanding Types of Listings and Classification
- 9.3Identifying Room & Bed Types
- 9.4Where To List Your Property
- 9.5Payments & Damages
- 9.6Dos & Don’ts as a Host
- 9.7How to Become a Super Host or Premier Partner
- 9.8How to Host Remotely from another State or Country
- 9.9Hosting, Marketing, Conflicts & Resolution2 Hours
- Laws & RulesWith STR 302, you will Understand the laws and rules of vacation rentals both in your city and on the platforms to avoid getting banned, suspended or shut down permanently. Avoid mistakes many hosts make that get them to lose their vacation rentals and getting your taxes done right and the processes. Running your business legally that can increase your professional worth and gain you access to financing and expansion.10
- TaxationUnderstand your appropriate tax collection for your business and how to pay them in order not to end up in debt or trouble because you didn't collect or remit them with STR 303.5
- Understanding AlgorithmSTR 401 is a very vital part of the course where you will learn how to always stay booked and not struggled with filling up your rooms or listing. It will keep you as the favorite listing in town. Learn how to rank among the top always in order to keep generating profits and never have to worry about empty rooms.7
- MarketingWith STR 402, you will learn how to market to customers in order to stay booked without relying on just the Airbnb platform. Understanding algorithm is the key to staying booked out.5
- Conflicts & ResolutionsSTR 403 helps you discover resolution skills and styles to avoid pitfalls and for when conflicts arise without the fear of getting a bad review or losing your listing.7
- 14.2Introduction to C & R STR 403
- 14.3Understanding the Review System
- 14.4How to Get Great Reviews from Guests
- 14.5How to Get Bad Reviews Removed
- 14.7Understanding Rules of Service Animals
- 14.8Actions to Take when Guests Break your Rules, Damage or Steals from Your Home
- 14.13When a Guest Reports Your Home for Safety Issues
- Cleaning PracticesIn STR 501, learn how to do the perfect cleaning to avoid bad reviews and getting shut down. Discover quick cleaning methods with a quick turnover time to avoid booking gaps. Find out roles needed in the business to keep your listing operational at all times to avoid refunds and complaints.4
- Business ExpansionSTR 502 show you how to grow from being just a vacation rental to offering services relating to the vacation rental industry.11
- 16.2Hosting an Airbnb Experience
- 16.3Bed & Breakfast
- 16.6Acquiring Multiple Listings & Franchising
- 16.7Becoming an STR Management Company
- 16.8Co-Hosting
- 16.9Running Maintenance & Lawn Mowing Business
- 16.10Starting a Cleaning Business
- 16.11Starting a Tour Business
- 16.12Starting a Car or Scooter Rental Business
- 16.13Starting a Travel Business
- 16.14Becoming an STR influencer
- Simple Custom ChecklistChecklists you need to keep yourself on track in your business without needing professional help.3
- Final ExamsWrite a quiz to test your knowledge and acquire a certificate from us afterwards upon passing the quiz. You must pass to get a certificate.1
Furnishing & Inventory Checklist
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