{"id":29270,"date":"2023-06-29T08:31:34","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T08:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.247.233.135\/?p=29270"},"modified":"2026-07-20T08:31:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T08:31:46","slug":"top-8-vacation-rental-groups-for-hosts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/blog\/top-8-vacation-rental-groups-for-hosts\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 Vacation Rental Groups for Hosts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running a successful vacation rental business can be lonely and confusing at times. But thanks to social media, you don\u2019t have to figure everything out alone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online groups can be a great place to connect with others in the same boat, share your experiences, and learn from your peers. You can also keep up with the latest tools, trends, and news.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll share some of the best groups on LinkedIn and Facebook for hosts and property managers to connect and share their knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want more support growing your vacation rental business? With Powerhost you can list your properties on 50+ channels, get direct bookings from your website, communicate with guests, and more. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/new.rentalsunited.com\/Account\/SignUp?product=powerhost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your free trial today!&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vacation-rental-professionals-the-vacation-rentals-group\">Vacation Rental Professionals &#8211; The Vacation Rentals Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/69889\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacation Rental Professionals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> LinkedIn group creates an environment for open discussions where property managers can chat about their challenges and opportunities in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The group provides information and peer-to-peer support to strengthen the industry. Members come from around the world, and updates are relevant to the US market and the rest of the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Recommended for:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing tips<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information about new technology and tools<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry news (acquisitions, funding, tax laws, changes in the regulatory landscape, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Group owner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Eric Mason<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><b>Founded in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2008<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><b>Members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 17,044<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn from top <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/15-vacation-rental-consultants-you-need-to-have-on-your-radar\/\">Vacation Rental Consultants<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vacation-rental-news-and-information\">Vacation Rental News and Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/115167\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacation Rental News and Information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a Linkedin group where professionals share news and info about the short-term rental industry.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The group offers news updates and current information, so it&#8217;s an excellent place to go if you want to stay up to date with changes in the vacation rental industry worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Recommended for:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trending news stories\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controversial topics<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacation rental management best practices<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Group owner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Emily Thompson<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><b>Founded in:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2008<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><b>Members:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2,840<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vacation-rentals-owners-only-group\">Vacation Rentals &#8211; Owners Only Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Facebook group is primarily for homeowners renting their properties as vacation homes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1602456169803147\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacation Rentals &#8211; Owners Only<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> group is ideal for smaller hosts and private owners rather than property management companies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homeowners can talk about their experiences with the group and help each other without involvement from larger companies.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Recommended for:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting with private hosts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discussing vacation rental issues with other homeowners\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Group owner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Jessica and David Hamack<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><b>Founded in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><b>Members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 3.2K<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-to-short-term-rentals-airbnb-and-hosting\">New to Short Term Rentals, Airbnb, and Hosting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet fellow hosts at leading <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/top-vacation-rental-industry-events-to-attend-in-2023\/\">2023 Industry Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are relatively new to vacation rentals, you can join the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1741548169478525\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New to Short Term Rentals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> group and start building your support network.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The group welcomes vacation rental owners and hosts at any stage. However, its main aim is to help new hosts learn about the industry, build a community and discuss different topics. Owners, hosts, and industry experts weigh in with tips and advice.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Recommended for:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New short-term rental hosts<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning more about Airbnb<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insights from peers and industry experts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Founded in:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2017<br><\/span><b>Members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 12k<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"holiday-rental-owners-network\">Holiday Rental Owners Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/holidayrentalownersnetwork\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holiday Rental Owners Network<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a group for independent holiday homeowners who want to increase bookings for their vacation rental properties, B&amp;Bs, villas, and guest houses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The group often discusses the pros and cons of listing sites vs direct bookings and provides a supportive network of like-minded people who want to learn more about the vacation rental business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosts can chat, ask questions and get help in a relaxed environment, and learn different strategies to increase bookings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Recommended for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning strategies to increase your bookings<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pros and cons of listing sites vs. direct bookings<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chatting with like-minded people and getting support on your business journey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Group owner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sue Erricker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><b>Founded in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2017<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><b>Members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1.1K<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"short-term-rental-university\">Short Term Rental University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This public group is for all Short Term Rental entrepreneurs, especially those listing on Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO and looking to grow their business through those channels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/struniversity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short Term Rental University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> invites hosts to ask questions and solve problems by sharing ideas and responding positively and constructively.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Recommended for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosts interested in learning more about Airbnb, HomeAway and Vrbo<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discovering ideas and best practices for business growth<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem-solving<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><b>Founded in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2017<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><b>Members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 51,126<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-business-of-short-term-rental-property-management\">The Business of Short-Term Rental &amp; Property Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/business.of.str.property.management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business of Short Term Rental Management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> group is for vacation rental owners and managers who want to learn more about starting and growing a property management business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established business owners and aspiring property managers can join the community and share information. Suppliers can also join the conversation with constructive contributions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Recommended for:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scaling up your property management business<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting recommendations for suppliers and third parties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br> <strong>Founded in: <\/strong>2020<br> <strong>Members:<\/strong> 3,604<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bnbtechstack\">bnbTechStack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For technical advice and tool recommendations, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/258446868413970\/\"><b>bnbTechStack<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the group to join. This specialized Facebook group helps hosts solve technical problems and find the right tools for their short-term rental hosts.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosts can discuss channel managers, property management software, guest message, and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professionals and experts in the field give tips and advice on different tools. So if you\u2019re wondering which channel manager to choose, or the best way to process your payments &#8211; you can bring your questions to the group.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Recommended for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discussing channel managers, property management software, guest messaging, and guest experience tools<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing from leading experts in the field of vacation rental tech<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><b>Founded in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><b>Members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 727<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want more support growing your vacation rental business? Contact our team, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/new.rentalsunited.com\/Account\/SignUp?product=powerhost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">start your free trial of Powerhost today.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the conversation via <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/vacation-rental-community-links\/\">Community Links<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running a successful vacation rental business can be lonely and confusing at times. But thanks to social media, you don\u2019t have to figure everything out alone. Online groups can be a great place to connect with others in the same boat, share your experiences, and learn from your peers. 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