Real-world rental strategy
Honest advice for the everyday host. No aggressive tactics, just smart moves for your property and its host community.
He was good for his word
When my caretaker's car broke down mid-season, I had a choice: treat it as his problem, or recognize it as mine. Here's the operational case I made for loaning him the money — twice — and why he was good for his word.
The real value of bi-directional loyalty in a host community you care about
The view from the property where this story took place. Mount Desert Island, Maine.