Side Venture

It’s the summer, which is the downtime for the tourism industry in New Orleans. That means there’s no better time to revamp your short-term rental to make it more efficient, lucrative, and manageable for you. After all, you probably got into the business to have...

Michelle Schindler is a busy woman. She’s a single mom to a teenager and helps take care of her 73-year-old father’s daily needs. She’s been with the HOST for a little over a year and recently promoted to Hospitality Cleaning Manager covering the greater New...

Homeowners who are renting out their homes are always “worried about the structure,” says Lauren Steinhardt, a producer at New Orleans commercial insurance broker, Gillis, Ellis, & Baker. “I’m worried about what if someone falls down the stairs.” When you’re renting out a property for...

Brittney Greene was an emerging professional in the hospitality industry when she started noticing flaws in the short-term rental arena. She had worked as private concierge for guests who stayed in homes instead of hotels, so she knew the demand for private accommodations before Airbnb...

Many people looking to rent their property don’t feel safe allowing a rotating list of strangers into their houses. Especially if you’re renting a home remotely, it’s difficult to get over the fear that your home is left vulnerable without you. Homeowners can go crazy worrying...