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Practical short term rental management guidance for property owners and investors from Waypoint Stays.


When Should You Switch Vacation Rental Property Managers? 7 Signs for Smoky Mountain Owners
A practical guide for Smoky Mountain vacation rental owners on when to consider changing property managers, what warning signs matter, and what to check before making a switch.
Waypoint Stays
3 min read


Columbus Mississippi Airbnb Market: What Vacation Rental Owners Should Know in 2026
A practical 2026 Columbus Mississippi vacation rental market guide for owners, covering current Airbnb data, pricing, occupancy, positioning, management, and property specific revenue strategy.
Waypoint Stays
3 min read


How to Increase Vacation Rental Revenue Without Sacrificing Guest Experience
A practical owner guide to increasing vacation rental revenue through smarter pricing, stronger listing conversion, flexible minimum stays, better operations, and guest experience rather than simply chasing occupancy.
Waypoint Stays
4 min read


Boutique vs National Vacation Rental Management in the Smoky Mountains: What Owners Should Compare
A practical owner guide comparing boutique and national vacation rental management in the Smoky Mountains, including pricing, property care, communication, fees, and proof of performance.
Waypoint Stays
5 min read


Starkville Short Term Rental Rules for 2026: What Airbnb Owners Need to Know
Starkville short term rental rules changed in 2026. Here is what Airbnb and vacation rental owners should know about registration, licensing, permitted use, and local operations.
Waypoint Stays
3 min read


Sky Haven Selected for Staycation: What Vacation Rental Owners Can Learn From a Standout Property
Sky Haven has been selected for a Staycation feature on The Destination Channel. Here is what vacation rental owners can learn about positioning, amenities, operations, and building a property that stands out.
Waypoint Stays
3 min read


Mississippi Airbnb Management: What Owners in Starkville, Columbus, and West Point Should Expect
A practical guide for Golden Triangle vacation rental owners on revenue management, guest operations, local support, and what to expect from professional Airbnb management in Starkville, Columbus, and West Point.
Waypoint Stays
4 min read


Starkville Airbnb Management: How to Price Around Mississippi State Events
A practical revenue strategy guide for Starkville vacation rental owners on pricing around Mississippi State football, graduation, campus events, minimum stays, booking pace, and local demand.
Waypoint Stays
4 min read


Smoky Mountain Case Study: How a One Bedroom Rental Grew From About $65,000 to About $85,000
A real Waypoint Stays case study showing how one one bedroom Smoky Mountain rental moved from about $65,000 under prior management to about $85,000 the following year after a light design refresh and management transition.
Waypoint Stays
3 min read


Smoky Mountain Cabin Case Study: From About $45,000 to Over $115,000
A real Waypoint Stays case study showing how one Smoky Mountain cabin moved from about $45,000 over 10 months under prior management to more than $115,000 in less than 12 months under Waypoint Stays.
Waypoint Stays
3 min read


How to Choose an Airbnb Property Management Company
A practical checklist for choosing an Airbnb management company that can protect your property, improve guest experience, and maximize revenue.
Waypoint Stays
2 min read


How Does Airbnb Property Management Work?
A practical look at how full service Airbnb property management works, what a manager should handle, and what owners should expect.
Waypoint Stays
2 min read


How Much Does Airbnb Property Management Cost?
Understand the most common Airbnb management fee structures, what affects pricing, and how to compare companies beyond the headline percentage.
Waypoint Stays
2 min read
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