499. 5 End-of-Year Steps to Boost Your Short-Term Rental Success in 2026

The year’s not over yet—and that’s exactly why now is the perfect time to plan ahead. In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah and Annette break down five essential end-of-year steps that will help you finish 2025 strong and set your short-term rental business up for a profitable 2026.From reviewing your revenue to auditing your tech stack, they’ll show you how small but intentional actions now can lead to less stress, smarter decisions, and more consistent profitability in the year ahead.You’ll learn how to:Review your revenue and identify your best and worst performers.Meet with your financial team to get ahead on taxes, write-offs, and 1099 prep.Audit your tech stack to eliminate wasted costs and optimize your tools.Refresh property care and guest experience with strategic upgrades.Plan with purpose while leaving room for intentional pivots.The hosts who thrive year after year aren’t the ones who wait until January to plan—they’re the ones who take action now.Resources: Don’t miss our free live host training on September 23 at 1 PM ET. Everyone who attends live gets our $491 Show-Up Pack filled with tools to grow your short-term rental business—available only during the event. Save your seat: https://thanksforvisiting.com/joinMentioned in this episode:Join us for our live Get More Bookings Bootcamp.StayFi | Go to www.stayfi.com and enter TFV to get 50% off your first three months.