Winter 2026 vs 2025 Trends and Analysis
Welcome back to Mainely BnB Mastery.After a busy winter coaching high school basketball and managing our vacation rental portfolio, we're back with an important performance update for 2026.In this epi...
2 Mars 5min
Airbnb Host-Only Fees: Full Breakdown of the 15.5% Charge on Rates, Cleaning Fees & Add-Ons
In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery, Jeff Davis breaks down Airbnb’s major 2025 fee structure change — a shift that now applies the full 15.5% host-only service fee to every listing on the platform...
9 Dec 20257min
Why We LOVE Seasonality in Maine Vacation Rentals (and How It Makes You More Money)
In this episode, Jeff Davis is joined by fellow Maine property manager Charlie Brown, who oversees vacation rentals in the Sunday River region and the Belgrade Lakes area. Together, they break down wh...
17 Nov 20259min
How to Run Your Airbnb from Anywhere
🏡 Want to run your short-term rental like a pro—even from 1,000 miles away?In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery, Jeff Davis—co-owner of ProActive Properties—shares proven strategies, systems, and t...
3 Nov 20256min
Essential vs Optional Tech for Your Airbnb or Vacation Rental in 2025
🏡 Want to run your short-term rental like a pro—even from 1,000 miles away?Welcome back to Mainely BnB Mastery! In this episode, Jeff discusses the importance of a tech stack, focusing on key element...
14 Sep 20257min
Airbnb’s 2025 Host Fee Changes Explained | How to Protect Your Bottom Line
📍 Welcome back to Mainely BnB Mastery! I’m Jeff Davis, a 10-year Superhost and vacation rental manager, and today we’re breaking down one of the biggest shifts Airbnb has made in over a decade: new h...
31 Aug 20258min
Maine’s 2025 Tourism Crisis Update: The real numbers, how to overachieve and blow away your competition!
Maine’s vacation rental market has seen some big shifts in 2025, but the story isn’t all doom and gloom. In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery, Jeff Davis breaks down the latest data on Maine’s 2025 ...
24 Aug 202510min
Dynamic Pricing for Vacation Rentals: How to Boost Revenue with the Right Tools
Are you still guessing your nightly rates?In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery, Jeff Davis—10-year Airbnb Superhost, VRBO Premier Host, and founder of ProActive Properties—breaks down why dynamic pr...
4 Aug 20254min
