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I’ve had guests leave early — and if you host long enough, you will too. What matters is how you handle it. In this episode, I’m sharing what to do when a guest cuts their stay short — whether you should offer a refund, alter the reservation, or just let it be.

I’ll walk you through real experiences from my own listings and talk about what works (and what doesn’t) when you’re trying to protect your income, keep your cool, and stay professional as a host.

Here’s what I cover:

• When a guest leaves early and doesn’t ask for a refund

• When to issue a partial refund vs hold firm

• How to alter and rebook dates so you don’t lose money

• Handling early checkouts due to property issues

• Managing the fear of bad reviews

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When I first read the message from Airbnb about a “Texas Data Processing Tax,” I thought — wait, another tax? In this episode, I unpack what this new charge really means, why it’s showing up on reservations, and how it’s different from the occupancy taxes we already pay.

I’ll walk through what Airbnb’s message didn’t explain clearly, what parts apply to hosts versus guests, and how to double-check your listings before the October 2025 deadline.

If you host in Texas (or plan to), grab your coffee and let’s make sense of this together — because the last thing any of us needs is another confusing tax surprise in our inbox.

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Could a tiny house make more money than a traditional Airbnb home? In this episode, I sit down with Superhost Kyla Longino, who manages four tiny houses, to uncover the secrets behind her success.

You’ll hear:

• Why her tiny houses often rent for almost as much as larger homes — with less laundry and cleaning.

• The unexpected guest types that keep them booked (hint: not just vacationers).

• How discounts, last-minute bookings, and word-of-mouth fuel her occupancy.

• The quirky challenges of running tiny houses — from financing loopholes to finding the right cleaners.

• Why Kyla says she’d never buy another single-family home for Airbnb.

If you’ve ever thought about buying or building a tiny home, this episode will give you the real numbers, struggles, and wins you won’t find on social media.

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