Insights
Practical insights for property owners across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.
Revenue data, market trends, and management lessons from running short term rentals in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. Written by the hosts who manage the properties, not a marketing team.
Pricing & Revenue
A revenue manager is someone you hire to run your rental's pricing. What they handle, what it costs, and when it makes sense to hand it off.
November 4, 2026
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Vrbo now takes 12% on bookings made from Oct 29, 2026. Its new terms also charge commission on direct bookings that start on Vrbo. What owners should check.
October 30, 2026
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Bookings made on or after Nov 20, 2026 fall under Airbnb's new house rules policy. See which checkout asks, fees, and sign-ins still pass.
October 22, 2026
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Five PriceLabs settings behind most prices that look too high or too low, shown on two homes we price, and how to spot each one on your calendar.
October 15, 2026
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The median Florida cleaning fee is $210 on a 3 to 5 bedroom home, about 68% of one night. How to set yours, and what guests see on a 2-night stay.
October 8, 2026
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An empty Airbnb calendar a month out is often normal. When a price cut pays, when it gives rent away, and what to check first.
October 2, 2026
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A 4-bedroom in Palm Beach County costs 81% more than one in St. Lucie County and earns 85% more. Two years of revenue, price, and supply data.
September 24, 2026
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PriceLabs costs $19.99 a month for one listing, less after the first, or 1% of revenue. Every add-on, the 1% crossover, and what a managed setup costs.
September 17, 2026
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15.5% now comes off every Airbnb payout, cleaning fee included. A $215 cleaning fee nets $181.68. What to raise, by how much, and where.
September 16, 2026
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One date decides which Florida cities can restrict short term rentals: June 1, 2011. The statute, three grandfathered towns, and how to check any city.
August 9, 2026
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Palm Beach County charges a 6% tourist development tax that Airbnb does not collect. How to register, file monthly, and avoid the penalty most owners hit.
August 7, 2026
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One in six vacation rental licenses in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast is expired. Renewal dates by county, the $180 fee, and how not to lapse.
July 29, 2026
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Which Palm Beach County towns allow short term rentals, which restrict them, and which ban them outright. Your map before you make an offer.
July 16, 2026
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Short term rentals with an average stay of 7 days or fewer can offset W-2 income, no real estate professional status needed. How the 2026 rules work.
June 30, 2026
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Airbnb management fees in Florida run 20% to 30% of revenue for full service, plus channel fees, cleaning, and licensing. What it costs, and what you net.
June 14, 2026
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PriceLabs is worth it, but only if you manage it. An honest review from hosts who run it daily, and what its defaults quietly cost you.
June 5, 2026
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Airbnb added hotels in 20 cities on May 20. None are in Florida. What actually changes for 4BR pool home investors in Palm Beach, Martin, and St Lucie.
May 24, 2026
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Florida vacation rental owners leak $20,000 a year to five fixable pricing mistakes. An operator's breakdown with a free Net-Parity calculator.
May 22, 2026
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Airbnb collects Florida's 6% state tax statewide but not the county TDT in Palm Beach, Martin, or St Lucie. VRBO collects nothing. Owner remits everything.
May 15, 2026
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How to get a Florida vacation rental license: what it costs ($230), how fast DBPR approves it, renewal deadlines, and the mistakes that trigger fines.
May 9, 2026
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Pricing, channels, response times, cleaning, and compliance. An honest look at what short term rental management requires in Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties this year.
May 6, 2026
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Real revenue data: short term rentals in Palm Beach County earn $39k to $144k a year. The gap comes down to management, not the property.
April 7, 2026
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