There’s a lot of info out there covering vacation rental management, so it can often be hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. For those just entering the business, working with poor advice or inflated expectations is a precursor to failure. We here at Tokeet have a vested interest in your success – so we know just what you need to get there!We’ve compiled a list of helpful materials to get you off on the right foot. Below, you’ll find a list of tools, guides, communities, and VRM resources suitable for first-timers. There’s plenty to be learned here as a novice too, so don’t click away just yet.
The Right Approach
It’s easy to get swept up in all the VRM fervor – the prospect of easy money has universal appeal. Unfortunately, this has led many people to enter the business with some unrealistic expectations.
While it is true that vacation rental management can be a lucrative venture, there’s nothing easy about it. Sure, the work is more hands-on and doesn’t require a résumé – but it is work nonetheless.
Here’s a few things to remember that’ll help keep you grounded:
- Vacation rental management is not a get-rich-quick scheme.
- There is risk involved.
- It’s highly competitive.
- Not everyone succeeds.
If that doesn’t deter you, then congratulations – you’re an entrepreneur. If you keep these things in mind, your approach will be a calculated one and your expectations will be realistic. In other words, you’re more likely to succeed.
Tools of the Trade
- Channel manager – Tokeet
- Contract management – Signature
- Automation – Automata
- Rate Research – Market Minder, Eliot (Soon to be deprecated)
- ROI Calculators – LearnAirbnb Host Calculator, Rented.com Income Calculator
Comprehensive VRM Guides
Do you have your reading glasses on? Good, because there’s a ton of stuff you need to read through here. Many of the guides featured in this section are published by Tokeet, but there are a few outside resources too. Just in case you’re not too fond of our writing style…
Beginner’s Guides (Comprehensive)
- Agoda’s Vacation Rental Handbook
- Beginner’s Guide to Vacation Rental Property Management
- How to Start a Vacation Rental Management Company
- Vacation Rental Training Resources for Managers & Staff
Marketing Guides
Airbnb Guides
- Beginner’s Guide to Airbnb Rental Management
- Airbnb Tips to Improve Your Listing(s)
- Airbnb SEO: How to Rank Higher
- Airbnb Management Software & Services
Miscellaneous Guides
- How to Write a Perfect Property Description
- Vacation Rental Owner’s Checklist
- Welcome Book Guide
- Effective Vacation Rental Property Website Guide
Communities & Resources
VRM Resource Sites
General VRM Communities
- Bigger Pockets
- SmartHosts.org
- VRMB Community (Membership)
Airbnb
HomeAway

Welcome to Tokeet’s Podcast — your trusted source for insights, trends, and strategies shaping the vacation rental industry. Each episode features expert interviews, data-driven analysis, and practical tips to help property managers grow their businesses, improve guest experiences, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Whether you’re new to short-term rentals or managing a large portfolio, tune in to stay informed and inspired.
In this episode, Igor Balnozan breaks down the move from TV3 to Advanced CM and explains what the upgrade actually means for daily operations.
This is not a new product purchase or a risky migration. It’s the same account; same data, and same login, with a more consolidated workflow.
We walk through channel management, unified inbox, automations, task coordination, payments, and AI-driven operations. The focus is practical: fewer tabs, fewer handoffs, clearer control. If your channel manager needs to do more than sync calendars, this episode outlines the next step.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Same login and data; no disruption to reservations or channel connections
✅ Rates and availability managed directly from a unified calendar view
✅ Unified Inbox keeps messages, booking details, invoices, and tasks in one screen
✅ Autopilot automates pre-arrival, check-in, and lifecycle messaging✅ AI can convert guest issues into structured incidents and actionable tasks
Related Links:
Company: https://www.tokeet.com/
Blogs: https://www.tokeet.com/blog/
Blog: Vacation Rental Channel Manager Upgrade You Already Pay For 👉https://blog.tokeet.com/vacation-rental-channel-manager-upgrade/
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