Booked Solid

Deep Dive

Plan Smarter. Host Better. Stay Booked Solid.

Everything you need to confidently start and manage a successful short-term rental business—from choosing the right property to delighting guests and earning more five-star reviews.

About the Book

Booked Solid: A Beginner’s Guide to Short-Term Rental Success is your practical, step-by-step guide to building a successful short-term rental business. Inside, you’ll find experience-based advice, proven pricing strategies, guest communication templates, operational checklists, and design ideas that help create exceptional guest experiences. Whether you’re launching your first rental or improving an existing one, Booked Solid provides the knowledge and confidence to host smarter, earn more, and build a thriving business.

Authority & Experience

Why You Should Trust Our Experience

Built on over a decade of operating 5-star properties. 

01

Planning & Setup

Build a Strong Foundation
Evaluate markets, understand regulations, estimate profitability, and choose the right property with confidence.

02

Listing & Hosting Success

Create Listings That Get Booked
Learn how to write compelling listings, stage your property, choose the right amenities, and attract more guests.

03

Guest Experience

Deliver Exceptional Guest Stays
Master guest communication, seamless check-ins, thoughtful hospitality, and memorable experiences that inspire glowing reviews.

04

Operations & Management

Run Your Rental with Confidence
Stay organized with practical checklists, maintenance schedules, cleaning systems, and proven operational workflows.

Essential Host Playbook

What You'll Learn

Table of Contents

What's Inside Booked Solid

Over 26 chapters packed with practical advice, templates, checklists, and proven strategies for building a successful short-term rental business.

The Realities of Running an STR Business

Discover whether hosting aligns with your goals, lifestyle, and financial objectives before making your first investment.

The Foundation of a Profitable STR

Learn how to evaluate destinations, analyze demand, and identify profitable opportunities.

Identifying the Ideal Property for Success

Avoid costly mistakes by understanding what makes a property successful as a short-term rental.

The Business of Running a Short-Term Rental

Set up your business correctly with the right legal structure, insurance, licenses, and financial systems.

Avoid Costly Mistakes.

We’ll guide you through the essentials of STR compliance and protection.

Preparing Your Property

We’ll cover everything from basic inspections to furniture choices and optional amenities

Included Bonus Tools

Why Thousands Trust Our Experience

Built on over a decade of operating 5-star properties and coaching hundreds of host-owners nationwide.

Cleaning & Operations

50-Point Turnover Master Checklist

The complete step-by-step cleaning and restock guide trusted by professional turnover crews to ensure every property is guest-ready, spotless, and consistently earns 5-star cleanliness ratings.

Guest Experience

Digital & Physical Guest Welcome Guide Template

A beautiful, easily customizable welcome book template detailing house rules, Wi-Fi codes, emergency contacts, local dining secrets, and checkout procedures.

Property Management

Seasonal Property Maintenance & Safety Audit

Spring and Autumn preventative walkthrough checklists covering gutting clearance, smoke alarm testing, pipe insulation, and grill inspection.

Host Feedback

Loved by Hosts & Travelers Nationwide

Joan & Jean's book transformed our hosting business. Their pricing strategies helped us significantly increase our revenue!

Sarah & Mark Lawson Superhosts, 3 Cabin Rentals

The checklists and guest communication templates made hosting simple. I earned Airbnb Superhost status in just 4 months!

David K. Vance First-Time Rental Owner

Staying at Hemlock Haven was unforgettable. Every detail, from the welcome basket to the local recommendations, was perfect!

Elena Rostova Vacationer & Host Enthusiast

Ready to Stay Booked Solid?

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