🏡 Want to run your short-term rental like a pro—even from 1,000 miles away?Welcome back to Mainely BnB Mastery! In this episode, Jeff discusses the importance of a tech stack, focusing on key elements like a reliable smart lock, comprehensive security camera coverage, and a modern smart thermostat. Join us as Jeff breaks down essential vs optional tech using his own experiences. Whether you’re a hands-on host or a passive investor, these tools will help you:✅ Deliver seamless guest experiences✅ Prevent major property issues✅ Remotely monitor and manage your home✅ Protect your investment and peace of mind💡 Don’t just earn more—earn smarter.🎁 Claim your FREE property review now: 👉 ⁠https://www.proactiveproperties.me⁠ We’ll evaluate your vacation home’s potential, identify missed revenue opportunities, and show you how ProActive Properties can help you maximize profit while minimizing stress. Social: 🔸 Instagram: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 Facebook: / mainelybnbmastery🔸 LinkedIn: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 TikTok: / mainelybnbmastery 🔗 Learn more: 🌐 Hosting/Co-Hosting Support: ⁠https://www.proactiveproperties.me⁠🌐 Book our Properties Directly: ⁠https://www.proactive-properties.com⁠ 📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @mainelybnbmastery ▶️ Subscribe to this channel for weekly vacation rental tips! 📌 Chapters:00:00 – Intro00:43 – Smart Locks: Why They’re Essential02:43 – Amazon Prime Ecosystem (TVs, Blink, Ring)04:24 – Smart Thermostats & Temperature Control05:10 – Minut Noise Sensors (Optional but Valuable)#VacationRental #AirbnbHosting #TechStack #AirbnbTips #MainelyBnBMastery #SmartHome #STRHost #ShortTermRentals #PropertyManagement #ProActiveProperties

📍 Welcome back to Mainely BnB Mastery! I’m Jeff Davis, a 10-year Superhost and vacation rental manager, and today we’re breaking down one of the biggest shifts Airbnb has made in over a decade: new host fee changes rolling out in late 2025.Airbnb is moving from the split-fee model (3% host / 12% guest) to a single 15.5% host-only fee starting October 27th for PMS users and December 1st for everyone else.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ What exactly is changing with Airbnb’s fee structure✔️ Why this matters for your revenue and competitiveness✔️ How to protect your bottom line with smart pricing adjustments✔️ What to demand from your property manager or revenue team✔️ Real-world examples from my own portfolio (condos, single-family homes, and unique properties)If you’re serious about staying ahead of the curve and keeping your Airbnb profitable, you need to have a plan in place before these deadlines hit.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly insights on vacation rental hosting, revenue management, and strategies to help you earn more & stress less.Whether you're managing one property or many, this episode will help you Earn More & Stress Less. 🎁 Claim your FREE property review now: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proactiveproperties.me⁠⁠⁠⁠ We’ll evaluate your vacation home’s potential, identify missed revenue opportunities, and show you how ProActive Properties can help you maximize profit while minimizing stress. Social: 🔸 Instagram: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 Facebook: / mainelybnbmastery🔸 LinkedIn: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 TikTok: / mainelybnbmastery🌐 Hosting/Co-Hosting Support: https://www.proactiveproperties.me⁠ 🌐 Book our Properties Directly: ⁠https://www.proactive-properties.com⁠ 📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @mainelybnbmastery ▶️ Subscribe to this channel for weekly vacation rental tips! 📍 Chapters 0:00 – Airbnb’s Biggest Fee Change in a Decade 1:03– New Fee Structure Explained (15.5% Host-Only) 2:28– Why It Matters & Who’s Most Affected 6:21– Final Advice for Smart Hosts 🔎 Tags: ⁠#VacationRental⁠ ⁠#AirbnbHosting⁠ ⁠#MainelyBnBMastery⁠ ⁠#EarnMoreStressLess⁠ ⁠#ShortTermRental⁠ ⁠#AirbnbTips⁠ ⁠#PropertyManagement⁠ ⁠#MaineAirbnb⁠ ⁠#CoHosting⁠ ⁠#passiveincome⁠ ⁠#proactiveproperties #airbnbautomation #vacationrentaltools #pmssoftware #shorttermrental #bnbmastery #airbnbhosttips #DynamicPricing #VacationRentalSuccess #STRstrategy

Maine’s vacation rental market has seen some big shifts in 2025, but the story isn’t all doom and gloom. In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery, Jeff Davis breaks down the latest data on Maine’s 2025 tourism season compared to July 2024—covering everything from weather impacts and Canadian tourism drops to occupancy, ADR, booking lead times in Freeport and Sunday River, and how he doubled the revenues of competitors in the same market last month.

📊 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Maine rebounded after one of the rainiest June on record, combined with declined Canadian tourism

• Why Jeff's Freeport properties outperformed July 2024 by 28%

• Why smaller condos at Sunday River struggled while larger homes thrived

• The secrets behind Mainely BnB Mastery’s success, including revenue management, guest experience, and direct digital marketing

Whether you’re an Airbnb host, VRBO owner, or simply curious about Maine’s tourism economy, this episode shows how top-performing vacation rentals are navigating uncertainty—and what you can do to thrive in your own market.

Whether you're managing one property or many, this episode will help you Earn More & Stress Less.

🎁 Claim your FREE property review now: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.proactiveproperties.me⁠⁠⁠ We’ll evaluate your vacation home’s potential, identify missed revenue opportunities, and show you how ProActive Properties can help you maximize profit while minimizing stress. Social: 🔸 Instagram: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 Facebook: / mainelybnbmastery🔸 LinkedIn: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 TikTok: / mainelybnbmastery

🌐 Hosting/Co-Hosting Support: https://www.proactiveproperties.me⁠

🌐 Book our Properties Directly: ⁠https://www.proactive-properties.com⁠

📧 Email: [email protected]

📱 Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @mainelybnbmastery ▶️ Subscribe to this channel for weekly vacation rental tips!

📍 Chapters

0:00 – Maine’s 2025 Tourism Crisis Update
1:13 – Statewide Tourism Trends: Weather, Cruise Ships & Canadians
3:00 – Local Market Breakdown: Freeport & Sunday River

3:49 – How We Performed vs. the competition5:51 – Our Secrets to Success: What worked for us and how you can improve your performance

🔎 Tags: ⁠#VacationRental⁠ ⁠#AirbnbHosting⁠ ⁠#MainelyBnBMastery⁠ ⁠#EarnMoreStressLess⁠ ⁠#ShortTermRental⁠ ⁠#AirbnbTips⁠ ⁠#PropertyManagement⁠ ⁠#MaineAirbnb⁠ ⁠#CoHosting⁠ ⁠#passiveincome⁠ ⁠#proactiveproperties #airbnbautomation #vacationrentaltools #pmssoftware #shorttermrental #bnbmastery #airbnbhosttips #DynamicPricing #VacationRentalSuccess #STRstrategy

Are you still guessing your nightly rates?
In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery, Jeff Davis—10-year Airbnb Superhost, VRBO Premier Host, and founder of ProActive Properties—breaks down why dynamic pricing tools are essential for any serious vacation rental owner.

📊 Learn how software like PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, and Beyond Pricing can help you:
✅ Automate rate adjustments based on local supply & demand
✅ Set smart minimum night stays that maximize revenue
✅ Avoid costly pricing mistakes
✅ Compete with top-tier hosts in your market

From understanding base rates to setting manual overrides and adapting to seasonal demand in coastal Maine, Jeff walks you through the essentials of implementing a data-driven pricing strategy that works.

Whether you're managing one property or many, this episode will help you Earn More & Stress Less.🎁 Claim your FREE property review now: 👉 ⁠https://www.proactiveproperties.me⁠ We’ll evaluate your vacation home’s potential, identify missed revenue opportunities, and show you how ProActive Properties can help you maximize profit while minimizing stress. Social: 🔸 Instagram: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 Facebook: / mainelybnbmastery🔸 LinkedIn: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 TikTok: / mainelybnbmastery 🔗 Learn more: 🌐 Hosting/Co-Hosting Support: ⁠https://www.proactiveproperties.me⁠🌐 Book our Properties Directly: ⁠https://www.proactive-properties.com⁠ 📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @mainelybnbmastery ▶️ Subscribe to this channel for weekly vacation rental tips! 📍Chapters: 00:00⁠ - Intro: What is Dynamic Pricing?⁠01:14⁠ - Why Dynamic Pricing Matters Now01:31 - Choosing the Right Pricing Tool02:15⁠ - Key Features to Optimize Your Rates02:35⁠ - Pro Tips for Seasonal Strategy & Revenue Growth🔎 Tags: ⁠#VacationRental⁠ ⁠#AirbnbHosting⁠ ⁠#MainelyBnBMastery⁠ ⁠#EarnMoreStressLess⁠ ⁠#ShortTermRental⁠ ⁠#AirbnbTips⁠ ⁠#PropertyManagement⁠ ⁠#MaineAirbnb⁠ ⁠#CoHosting⁠ ⁠#passiveincome⁠ ⁠#proactiveproperties #airbnbautomation #vacationrentaltools #pmssoftware #shorttermrental #bnbmastery #airbnbhosttips #DynamicPricing #VacationRentalSuccess #STRstrategy

Are you still managing your Airbnb or VRBO manually? If you want to scale, avoid double bookings, and streamline operations, then you need a Property Management Software (PMS).

In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery, Jeff Davis—Airbnb Superhost and founder of ProActive Properties—breaks down:

• What a PMS is and why it matters

• The key features that make PMS tools essential for short-term rental success

• Which platforms (Lodgify, OwnerRez, Guesty, FutureStay) might be right for you

• How PMS tools integrate with dynamic pricing, cleaners, smart locks, and more

Whether you're managing one property or many, this episode will help you Earn More & Stress Less.

👉 Subscribe for weekly STR tips: https://www.youtube.com/@MainelyBnBMastery

🌐https://www.proactiveproperties.me/ Claim your FREE property review now: ⁠ We’ll evaluate your vacation home’s potential, identify missed revenue opportunities, and show you how ProActive Properties can help you maximize profit while minimizing stress.

🔗 Learn more:

🌐 Hosting/Co-Hosting Support: ⁠https://www.proactiveproperties.me⁠

🌐 Book our Properties Directly: ⁠https://www.proactive-properties.com⁠

📧 Email: [email protected]

📱 Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @mainelybnbmastery

📍Chapters: ⁠

00:00⁠ - Intro: Why Property Management Software Matters

⁠00:32⁠ - When You Need a PMS (Even With One Property)⁠

00:51⁠ - Benefits of PMS: Channel Syncing, Dynamic Pricing, and More

02:10⁠ - Top PMS Tools Compared: Lodgify, OwnerRez, Guesty & FutureStay

⁠03:00⁠ - Advanced Integrations for Scaling Your STR Business

🔎 Tags: ⁠#VacationRental⁠ ⁠#AirbnbHosting⁠ ⁠#MainelyBnBMastery⁠ ⁠#EarnMoreStressLess⁠ ⁠#ShortTermRental⁠ ⁠#AirbnbTips⁠ ⁠#PropertyManagement⁠ ⁠#MaineAirbnb⁠ ⁠#CoHosting⁠ ⁠#passiveincome⁠ ⁠#proactiveproperties #airbnbautomation #vacationrentaltools #pmssoftware #shorttermrental #bnbmastery #airbnbhosttips

🏡 Ready to Earn More and Stress Less With Your Vacation Rental? Learn how dynamic pricing, minimum night strategies, and smart tech tools can transform your Airbnb income. Whether you manage one listing or a full portfolio, this is the foundation of STR success. Want to Earn More & Stress Less without doing all the heavy lifting yourself? Whether you're frustrated with your current management company, don’t have time to self-manage, or are just getting started, we’re here to help. 🎁 Claim your FREE property review now: 👉 ⁠https://www.proactive-properties.com⁠ We’ll evaluate your vacation home’s potential, identify missed revenue opportunities, and show you how ProActive Properties can help you maximize profit while minimizing stress. Social: 🔸 Instagram: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 Facebook: / mainelybnbmastery🔸 LinkedIn: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 TikTok: / mainelybnbmastery 🔗 Learn more: 🌐 Hosting/Co-Hosting Support: ⁠https://www.proactiveproperties.me⁠🌐 Book our Properties Directly: ⁠https://www.proactive-properties.com⁠ 📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @mainelybnbmastery ▶️ Subscribe to this channel for weekly vacation rental tips! 📍Chapters: ⁠00:00⁠ - Why Revenue Management Is the Key to Airbnb Success⁠00:38⁠ - Dynamic Pricing & Smart Strategies ⁠01:28⁠ - How to Execute ⁠02:29⁠ - How to Level Up with Tech & Stay Competitive ⁠03:24⁠ - Final Thoughts & How We Can Help 🔎 Tags: ⁠#VacationRental⁠ ⁠#AirbnbHosting⁠ ⁠#MainelyBnBMastery⁠ ⁠#EarnMoreStressLess⁠ ⁠#ShortTermRental⁠ ⁠#AirbnbTips⁠ ⁠#PropertyManagement⁠ ⁠#MaineAirbnb⁠ ⁠#CoHosting⁠ ⁠#passiveincome⁠ ⁠#proactiveproperties

🏡 Ready to Earn More and Stress Less With Your Vacation Rental?

Are short-term rentals the smartest way to build long-term wealth? In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery, we discuss why vacation rentals are a powerful investment, what it takes to succeed, and how to get started even if you don’t own a second home. Learn about real estate financing options, turning liabilities into assets, and why professional management matters more than ever. Want to Earn More & Stress Less without doing all the heavy lifting yourself? Whether you're frustrated with your current management company, don’t have time to self-manage, or are just getting started, we’re here to help.

🎁 Claim your FREE property review now:👉 ⁠https://www.proactiveproperties.me ⁠We’ll evaluate your vacation home’s potential, identify missed revenue opportunities, and show you how ProActive Properties can help you maximize profit while minimizing stress.

Social:

🔸 Instagram: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 Facebook: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 LinkedIn: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 TikTok: / mainelybnbmastery

🔗 Learn more:

🌐 Hosting/Co-Hosting Support: ⁠https://www.proactiveproperties.me⁠

🌐 Book our Properties Directly: ⁠https://www.proactive-properties.com⁠

📧 Email: [email protected]

📱 Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @mainelybnbmastery

▶️ Subscribe to this channel for weekly vacation rental tips!

📍Chapters:00:00 - Intro to Mainely BnB Mastery01:00 - Why I Love Vacation Rentals04:15 - Are Vacation Rentals a Smart Investment?05:16 - What It Takes to Be a Successful Host06:36 - How to Get Started Without a Second Home07:05 - Financing Options & Next Steps09:17 - Final Thoughts & How We Can Help🔎 Tags: #VacationRental #AirbnbHosting #MainelyBnBMastery #EarnMoreStressLess #ShortTermRental #AirbnbTips #PropertyManagement #MaineAirbnb #CoHosting #passiveincome #proactiveproperties

🏡 Ready to Earn More and Stress Less With Your Vacation Rental?

In this episode, we'll talk about the work that goes into managing a high-performing, 5 star AirBnB vacation rental property, and how you can turn it into completely "Passive Income". Want to Earn More & Stress Less without doing all the heavy lifting yourself? Whether you're frustrated with your current management company, don’t have time to self-manage, or are just getting started, we’re here to help.

🎁 Claim your FREE property review now:👉 https://www.proactiveproperties.meWe’ll evaluate your vacation home’s potential, identify missed revenue opportunities, and show you how ProActive Properties can help you maximize profit while minimizing stress.Social:🔸 Instagram: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 Facebook: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 LinkedIn: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 TikTok: / mainelybnbmastery 🔗 Learn more:🌐 Hosting/Co-Hosting Support: https://www.proactiveproperties.me 🌐 Book our Properties Directly: https://www.proactive-properties.com📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @mainelybnbmastery ▶️ Subscribe to this channel for weekly vacation rental tips!📍Chapters:00:00 Can Airbnb Be Truly Passive Income?00:35 What It Takes to Run a Profitable Vacation Rental01:10 Hospitality vs. Real Estate: Key Differences01:50 Why You Need a Local Airbnb Co-Host02:30 Vacation Rental Management Tasks You Can’t Ignore03:00 How to Start an Airbnb Side Hustle (Without Burning Out)03:35 Use a Co-Host to Launch Your STR Business04:15 Passive Income Strategy for Busy Airbnb Investors04:45 Final Advice for New Vacation Rental Hosts🔎 Tags: #VacationRental #AirbnbHosting #MainelyBnBMastery #EarnMoreStressLess #ShortTermRental #AirbnbTips #PropertyManagement #MaineAirbnb #CoHosting #passiveincome #proactiveproperties

🏡 Ready to Earn More and Stress Less With Your Vacation Rental?

In this video, we'll help you "Enhance Your Listing" to transform your property into a high-performing, 5-star asset. Want to Earn More & Stress Less without doing all the heavy lifting yourself? Whether you're frustrated with your current management company, don’t have time to self-manage, or are just getting started, we’re here to help.

🎁 Claim your FREE property review now:👉 https://www.proactiveproperties.meWe’ll evaluate your vacation home’s potential, identify missed revenue opportunities, and show you how ProActive Properties can help you maximize profit while minimizing stress.Social:🔸 Instagram: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 Facebook: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 LinkedIn: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 TikTok: / mainelybnbmastery 🔗 Learn more:🌐 Hosting/Co-Hosting Support: https://www.proactiveproperties.me 🌐 Book our Properties Directly: https://www.proactive-properties.com📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @mainelybnbmastery ▶️ Subscribe to this channel for weekly vacation rental tips!—📍Chapters:0:00 Welcome & Jeff’s 10-year Superhost / 20-year tourism background 0:30 What Makes a Quality Airbnb Listing?0:47 Understanding Airbnb’s Algorithm (And What We *Do* Know)1:42 Listing Titles That Actually Work2:14 Why Professional Photos Are Non-Negotiable 2:30 How to Organize Your Listing Photos 3:08 Writing High-Converting Listing Descriptions 4:04 Amenities That Guests Expect4:42 Smart Cancellation Policies That Help You Rank 🔎 Tags: #VacationRental #AirbnbHosting #MainelyBnBMastery #EarnMoreStressLess #ShortTermRental #AirbnbTips #PropertyManagement #MaineAirbnb #CoHosting

🏡 Ready to Earn More and Stress Less With Your Vacation Rental?

In this URGENT Bonus Episode of our Mainely BnB Mastery Series we discuss the current international tourism crisis effecting the USA, particularly in markets like Maine that rely on strong Canadian and foreign travelers during the summer months. We give you strategies to "Survive and Thrive" during this difficult time. Whether you're frustrated with your current management company, don’t have time to self-manage, or are just getting started, we’re here to help.

🎁 Claim your FREE property review now:👉 https://www.proactiveproperties.meWe’ll evaluate your vacation home’s potential, identify missed revenue opportunities, and show you how ProActive Properties can help you maximize profit while minimizing stress.Social:🔸 Instagram: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 Facebook: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 LinkedIn: / mainelybnbmastery 🔸 TikTok: / mainelybnbmastery 🔗 Learn more:🌐 Hosting/Co-Hosting Support: https://www.proactiveproperties.me 🌐 Book our Properties Directly: https://www.proactive-properties.com📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @mainelybnbmastery ▶️ Subscribe to this channel for weekly vacation rental tips!📍Chapters:0:00 Intro: Why This Tourism Crisis Matters 1:12 Canada Travel Drop: The Hard Data1:47 Economic Impact on Maine and New England4:13 Understanding the Geopolitical Backdrop 5:30 Revenue Management Starts with Your Listing 6:05 Boost Bookings with Cancellation and Minimum Stay Tweaks 8:24 Direct Marketing & Booking Strategies 9:24 Adjusting Your Pricing to Stay Competitive🔎 Tags: #VacationRental #AirbnbHosting #MainelyBnBMastery #EarnMoreStressLess #ShortTermRental #AirbnbTips #PropertyManagement #MaineAirbnb #CoHosting