SHORT-TERM RENTAL MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST

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--- PROPERTY SETUP & ONBOARDING ---
[ ] Property Address (Street Number)
[ ] Property Address (Street Name)
[ ] City
[ ] State/Province
[ ] Zip/Postal Code
[ ] Number of Bedrooms
[ ] Number of Bathrooms
[ ] Property Type (Apartment, House, Condo, Cabin, Townhouse, Other)
[ ] Brief Property Description (for internal use)
[ ] Property Photos (Initial Upload)

--- LISTING OPTIMIZATION & MARKETING ---
[ ] Base Nightly Rate
[ ] Platforms Listed On (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Direct Booking Website, Other)
[ ] Listing Description Review & Optimization
[ ] Professional Photoshoot Scheduled?
[ ] Highlight Features (e.g., Pool, Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly) (Pool, Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly, Fire Pit, High-Speed Internet, None)
[ ] Keywords for SEO
[ ] Review Pricing Strategy (adjust seasonally?)
[ ] Competitor Analysis (Average Nightly Rate)

--- GUEST COMMUNICATION & BOOKING MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Booking Source (Airbnb, VRBO, Direct) (Airbnb, VRBO, Direct Booking, Other)
[ ] Booking Confirmation Date
[ ] Initial Guest Inquiry/Message (Record Initial Contact)
[ ] Guest Welcome Message (Template)
[ ] Pre-Arrival Instructions Sent (Date & Summary)
[ ] Number of Guest Inquiries Received
[ ] Guest Requests (Pre-Arrival) (Early Check-in, Late Check-in, Extra Linens, Specific Amenities, Special Occasion)
[ ] Guest Name (Booking Contact)

--- ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE PROCEDURES ---
[ ] Scheduled Check-in Time
[ ] Scheduled Check-out Time
[ ] Check-in Method (Key in Lockbox, Meet & Greet, Smart Lock - Guest Code, Other)
[ ] Check-in Instructions for Guest
[ ] Check-out Instructions for Guest
[ ] Key Return Method (Drop in Lockbox, Mail Back, Leave at Property, Other)
[ ] Number of Guests Checked In
[ ] Notes on Arrival/Departure (Damage, Concerns)

--- CLEANING & MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Last Professional Cleaning Date
[ ] Cleaning Checklist Completed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Notes on Cleaning/Maintenance Issues
[ ] Number of Fresh Towels/Linens
[ ] Photos of Cleaned Property (for record)
[ ] Appliance Check (Stove, Fridge, Washer/Dryer) (Working Perfectly, Minor Issue - Noted, Needs Repair)
[ ] Scheduled Maintenance Visit (Plumbing, Electrical)

--- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & REPORTING ---
[ ] Total Rental Income (Monthly)
[ ] Cleaning Fees Collected (Monthly)
[ ] Utility Expenses (Monthly - Electricity)
[ ] Utility Expenses (Monthly - Water)
[ ] Utility Expenses (Monthly - Gas/Heating)
[ ] Internet/Cable Expenses (Monthly)
[ ] Property Management Fees (Monthly)
[ ] Maintenance & Repair Costs (Monthly)
[ ] Supplies & Amenities Costs (Monthly)
[ ] Mortgage/Rent (if applicable)

--- LEGAL & COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] Local Short-Term Rental Permit/License Obtained? (Yes, No, Pending)
[ ] Summary of Local Short-Term Rental Regulations
[ ] Permit/License Expiration Date
[ ] Maximum Occupancy Limit (as per local laws)
[ ] Required Insurance Coverage? (Liability Insurance, Property Insurance, Guest Accident Insurance, Other (specify in long text))
[ ] Notes on Insurance Requirements
[ ] Copies of Permits, Licenses, and Insurance Certificates
[ ] Smoke Detector/CO Detector Inspection Last Conducted? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Next Smoke/CO Detector Inspection Date

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