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The fear of losing income, reviews, or guest momentum keeps most owners stuck with underperforming property managers for 6 to 12 months longer than they should be. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s the exact transition playbook we use to onboard new owners at FunStay Homes with zero booking loss, zero review loss, … Continued

If you own an Orlando vacation rental and you’re ready to list, the difference between a good sale and a great sale often comes down to one thing: how you position the property. Most owners treat their STR like a house when they sell. Investor buyers pay for a business. Here’s how to bridge that … Continued

The Orlando vacation rental market is shifting fast heading into summer 2026. Booking lead times are stretching, guests expect more flexibility, and quality signals matter more than ever. Here’s the data shaping the summer, plus the strategies we’re actively using across 100+ managed Orlando vacation rentals at FunStay Homes to stay ahead of it. Orlando … Continued

Your Airbnb description is doing more work than you think. It’s the one listing element that can turn a browser into a booking or send them to your competitor in three seconds flat. Here’s the exact Airbnb description optimization framework we use across 100+ Orlando vacation rentals at FunStay Homes, with real examples, templates, and … Continued

Why ChampionsGate Keeps Showing Up on Serious Investors’ Radar If you are researching ChampionsGate Airbnb investment, you are already thinking like an investor. You are not looking for guesses or hype. You want predictable income, strong occupancy, and a market that supports long-term growth. ChampionsGate continues to stand out because of its location near Orlando’s … Continued

Your Airbnb Is Not Just a Home, It Is an Income Asset Most homeowners still think about property value using traditional methods like comparable sales, square footage, and upgrades. That approach works for primary residences, but it fails for short-term rentals. Your Airbnb is not just a property. It is a revenue-generating asset, and buyers … Continued

Looking for a mountain getaway that has it all: space, privacy, incredible views, and all the entertainment you need? Our Wears Valley cabin sits tucked among towering trees in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, offering over 3,000 square feet of luxury living just minutes from Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, and Gatlinburg. A Cabin Built for … Continued

The Search Is Easy. The Selection Is Hard. Zillow shows 70+ listings tagged “short-term rental” in Orlando right now. Redfin shows over 100. The inventory is there. You can scroll through pool homes in Kissimmee, condos near the Convention Center, and brand-new townhomes in Davenport, all before lunch. But here’s what the listing photos won’t … Continued

<30 Days = Short-Term Rental $275 First-Year Registration 14.5% Total Tax per Booking Orlando attracts tens of millions of visitors every year, and that tourism demand makes it one of the most appealing markets in the country for Airbnb and Vrbo hosts. But before you list a single night on any platform, there is one … Continued

If your Airbnb calendar is full of empty nights, the problem usually isn’t demand. It’s your listing. Many Orlando vacation rental owners assume that pricing causes low occupancy, seasonality, or market saturation. But in reality, most underperforming properties suffer from one core issue: Poor listing optimization. In a competitive market like Orlando, where thousands of … Continued