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15 Property Management Startups Backed by VC Funding

New hospitality brands with ambitious visions are redefining the short and mid-term rental landscape. Tech-powered startups are changing the game for both guests and property owners/investors – and this hasn’t gone unnoticed by VCs. Here are 15 of the hottest proptech and property management startups to watch.

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Check Your Listings’ Quality Score & Track Unsellable Nights for More Bookings

Can’t make heads or tails of your property data in RU Data Studio? Let us help. We’ve added two new metrics to our Property Health Cards that will help you understand your property insights, take action and instantly increase your performance on sales channels. Find out how keeping an eye on your listings’ Quality Score and Unsellable Nights allows you to skyrocket your properties’ potential for conversions.

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How to Create the Perfect Pricing Structure with Extra Charges (Taxes & Fees)

Creating a pricing structure for your vacation rental listings is not an easy feat. You have to set up and track all your extra charges – including taxes and fees – on a granular level. Otherwise, you’ll run into problems when distributing your listings on channels that display them separately. Learn all about putting together the perfect Charge Profile in Rentals United.

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The World’s Top 50 Vacation Rental Property Management Companies

The map has been redrawn. We’ve just announced the 2022 update of Rental’s United’s Top 50 Vacation Rental Property Managers in the World – and the changes from last year are striking. Here is a list of 50 companies leading the way in vacation rental property management using state-of-the-art technology and sophisticated growth strategies. Find out how many rentals they manage, which markets they’re present in, what kind of service they provide, and much more!

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2022 Trends Forecast: How to Prepare Your Vacation Rentals

Travellers are already booking for 2022. Demand for travel is on the rise and flexible cancellation policies are giving travellers the confidence to book in advance. But will 2022 be a record-breaking year for your property management business? Here’s our forecast of the trends that will define the New Year – and how you can get ready for it.

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Top 10 Inclusive Vacation Rental Websites to Get Listed On

All travellers should have the opportunity to book safe and welcoming stays at short-term rentals. Diversity and inclusion are top of mind for these 10 niche vacation rental websites. They’ve made it their mission to provide stress-free experiences to different groups of travellers. Learn how to get listed on them and start supporting inclusivity in the short-term rental world!