From Daily Admin to Scalable Operations with DenverStays and Chekin

On this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we are joined by our partner Chekin, an automated guest check-in platform, and Manuel Vicente, Founder of DenverStays.co and a short-term rental host. Manuel shares his journey managing short-term rentals in Denver, as well as across the US and Europe, highlighting how automation and compliance tools like Hospitable and Chekin have transformed his operations. He discusses strategies for scaling, managing legal complexities, and optimizing guest experiences without being physically present at each property. For more information, visit: https://chekin.com/ and https://denverstays.co/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:23 - Managing properties in multiple locations 4:58 - Pre-automation challenges in rental management 7:02 - Starting to use Chekin 10:50 - The impact of automation on operations 15:50 - Automation process outline 25:14 - Direct booking and marketing strategies 30:50 - European regulation updates and compliance tips 34:25 - Managing properties across time zones 42:00 - Future trends in the short-term rental industry 45:10 - Advice on scaling your property portfolio