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What does it actually take to win in today’s short-term rental market? In this episode of VR Nation Station, we sit down with Britney Wambold of Wambold Properties to break down why upfront investment, smart design, and clear positioning are what separate top-performing listings from everyone else. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gVqKv3c8 #ShortTermRental #AirbnbHost #PropertyManagement #VRNation #InteriorDesign

The conference ends. The party doesn't. VRNation's Summit Sendoff is tonight from 4:30 to 6:30 in the Parlur Room at the Sheraton. Live band, light bites, one drink on the house, and the best room in Denver to close out three incredible days. Thank you to our partners at Inhabit for making this night happen. Don't miss it! #VRNation #SummitSendoff #Denver2026

Day 1 of VRNation 2026 Vacation Rental Conference was a solid one! 🔥

The VRNation 2026 Vacation Rental Conference is happening real soon! See you there! 💛

The Southern Charm Roadshow is hitting the road! 🚘 Six stops. Six of the most iconic short-term rental markets in the South. All in May. Chattanooga. Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Asheville. Charleston. Myrtle Beach. Outer Banks. Each stop is a full day of industry expert education, local market analytics, advocacy support, real networking, and a free lunch. Open to property managers, their teams, and individual hosts. Free to attend. No catch! Find your city. Reserve your seat. Come ready to work. See all tour stops here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gaK9Z_7n Footage by the incredible @letsgoclick!

Monday Ruminations "We will either get asked back every year or never again." That was our thought as we walked off the stage at VRMA Phoenix. We just spent the last 45 minutes in the most over the top - ambitious - loud - and slightly controversial session I think they had ever had. And we sure thought it was the latter - until Heidie Henriksen got the band back together with the Solutions Showcase - Main Stage - VRNation. PMS Software - Direct Booking Websites - Dynamic Pricing Tools - Franchises 4 times the knowledge - 4 seperate sessions - with the most comprehensive takeaways/comparisons for attendees in the industry. But here's what I want you to know. These sessions are a ridiculous amount of work. This year, times four. We start with the questions. Not random questions - the questions we believe property managers should actually be asking. We argue about them. We actually argue about them alot. Then we send them out and ask participants to answer them honestly. Then we chase them for answers. Herding cats is a real thing. We have proof. We check their answers. Ask for clarification. Vet them again. Send them to property managers to verify functionality. Then we have to take these enormous amounts of data and process them into something usable. Something that tells an actual story. something attendees can digest - make sense of - and use. And all of that happens before we put a single thought into how the actual presentation itself will go. And Alisa Justice, Linda (Hess) Sikes and I get paid exactly zero dollars for this. Not one cent. We do it because we genuinely care about giving property managers something real. Something that's not a sales pitch dressed up as a session. Something that's still useful six months after the conference ended and the lanyard is in a junk drawer. Just keep this in mind. Same three women. Same amount of work nobody sees. Just times 4 - in different outfits this year. You don't want to miss this. Don't have your ticket? get it here: https://lnkd.in/eCGG2P9v A special thank you to the companies for their willingness to participate and answer these really detailed questions - sessions like this is only as good as the vendors who are willing to fully participate. Barefoot Technologies Guesty TravelNet Solutions Streamline VRS | Vacation Rental Software Inhabit® ICND Team RealTech Webmasters Bluetent Wander Beyond PriceLabs RevMax Wheelhouse Casago iTrip® Property Management Inc. SkyRun Vacation Rentals And a special thank you to Daniel Leifeld and Nealy Hansford for rolling up your sleeves and pitching in. Silicon Travel Summit VR Solutions

Big brands aren’t built by accident, and neither are standout STR businesses! Brian Smith, founder of UGG, is joining us at the VRNation Annual Conference to break down what great branding really looks like (and why it matters just as much in short-term rentals.) Because in a crowded market, your brand is what gets you chosen. Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMcM4TkQ

Most STR operators are trying to grow from behind a screen. But some of the most valuable opportunities in this industry still happen in person — in rooms where conversations turn into partnerships, and partnerships turn into growth! In this episode, Heidie Henriksen shares why events remain one of the most overlooked advantages in short-term rentals, and how being present can accelerate your trajectory in ways digital channels can’t. Shoutout to Hostfully for producing the series! Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gGcePr4t

One of the biggest shifts in STR today isn’t demand, it’s accountability. In our latest episode of the VRNation Station Podcast, Pamela Knudsen of Avalara shares how evolving regulations are changing the way operators need to think about risk, systems, and long-term sustainability. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gY5aRRqK