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07/15/2025

Webinar: From Average to Exceptional – How to Run Your STR Like the Top 10%

📅 Date: Monday, July 29
⏰ Time: 11AM PST
🎯 Register Now → www.topkey.io/webinar/from-average-to-exceptional-run-your-str-like-the-top-10

Want to know how the top-performing short-term rental operators consistently outperform their markets?

This live session, hosted by Topkey and SummerOS pulls back the curtain on what the top 10% are doing differently to drive more revenue, control costs, and grow smarter.

Whether you’re evaluating your next acquisition or refining your existing portfolio, you’ll get a practical, actionable look at:

Which markets and home types generate the highest returns

Which amenities truly move the needle

How to reduce operating costs without cutting quality

What data the best operators track—and how they use it

Real-world tactics that drive profit and performance

Speakers
• Pedro Zevallos, Head of Customer Success at SummerOS
• Evan Kaplan, Head of Sales at SummerOS
• Moderated by Darren Carter, Head of Demand Generation at Topkey

We built Topkey to help operators automate the financial side of the business. This webinar will show you what the best-run STRs look like—and how to get there.

Save your seat → www.topkey.io/webinar/from-average-to-exceptional-run-your-str-like-the-top-10

07/10/2025

If you missed our "Exit Ready" webinar last week, Dustin Abney of Portoro shares one of the biggest mistakes sellers make when preparing their vacation rental business for sale - overlooking the financial details that truly matter to buyers.

It’s not just about gross revenue or occupancy rates. Dustin explains why financial precision, clean reporting, and confidence in your numbers can make or break a deal.

If you’re thinking about selling or even if you just want to build a stronger, more valuable business, this is a must-watch.

Get the full webinar here: https://www.topkey.io/webinar/exit-ready-what-buyers-look-for-in-short-term-rental-companies

06/19/2025

We’re hosting a live webinar with two experts who know exactly what makes a vacation rental company stand out:

- Dylan Burgess, VP of M&A at C2G Advisors

- Dustin Abney, CEO of Portoro

They’ll share firsthand insights on how buyers evaluate STR businesses, what drives valuation, what turns them off, and how your financial systems can make or break a deal.

📅 June 24 at 10 AM PST

No fluff. Just the playbook for building a sellable and scalable business.

🔗 Register here: https://www.topkey.io/webinar/exit-ready-what-buyers-look-for-in-short-term-rental-companies

06/09/2025

🔍 Tired of feeling like your books are a puzzle you can’t solve?

In the vacation rental business, revenue recognition and reconciliation can get messy fast — especially when you’re juggling multiple platforms, fluctuating income, and owner payouts. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

We just published a guide that breaks it all down:
💡 What revenue recognition really means
🧾 How to reconcile across platforms
📊 Tips to stay audit-ready and scalable

Whether you manage 10 properties or 100+, these practices will help you clean up your books, boost profitability, and sleep better at night.

👉 Read the blog: https://www.topkey.io/media/revenue-recognition-reconciliation-for-property-managers

06/02/2025

Big news from Topkey: we’ve officially partnered with OwnerRez to bring powerful financial automation directly to their users.

OwnerRez has earned a reputation as a top-tier platform in the vacation rental industry, known for intuitive tools that help property managers streamline everything from CRM and messaging to accounting and guest checkout.

With this integration, vacation rental managers can now:

- Track and allocate every expense at the property level
- Capture receipts via text (no more envelope piles)
- Flow expenses directly into OwnerRez for clean, accurate owner statements
- Recapture $200–$500 (on average) per property annually in missed reimbursements

Topkey is built for vacation rental finance teams. This partnership means even more seamless, powerful automation to help you save time, reduce errors, and grow your business.

See how it works: www.topkey.io/media/topkey-now-integrates-with-ownerrez

05/30/2025

If you’re still managing vendor invoices and owner reimbursements manually, it’s time to upgrade your process.

We just published a new blog that breaks down how automated bill pay can transform the way vacation rental property managers handle expenses—from eliminating late payments to simplifying owner statements and boosting profits.

Discover how automation helps you save time, reduce errors, and build trust with both vendors and owners.

Read the full guide here:

May 29, 2025 Struggling with vacation rental invoices? Discover how bill pay automation transforms your operations, saves costs, and builds owner trust. Learn how to optimize payments for short-term rentals.

05/22/2025

💳 Not all cards are created equal - especially when you're managing dozens of vacation rental properties.

Should your business use a charge card, credit card, or debit card?

The answer depends on your goals: from cash flow flexibility to spending control to bookkeeping automation.

At Topkey, we’ve seen firsthand how choosing the right card can help property managers:

✔️ Prevent overspending
✔️ Automate reconciliation
✔️ Earn rewards without adding accounting headaches

We break it all down in our latest post, including the pros and cons of each type of card (and when to use them).

Read the full guide -->

May 22, 2025 Optimize your vacation rental finances by understanding charge, credit, and debit cards. Learn which is best for your business scale & streamline expense tracking. Read our guide for property managers.

05/15/2025

Big news! Topkey is now officially integrated with Guesty and live in the Guesty Marketplace!

If you're a property manager using Guesty, you can now connect your data directly to Topkey and:
- Automate your transaction coding
- Sync property + owner info in real time
- Generate cleaner, faster financial reports
- Save your bookkeeper hours each week
This is a huge win for vacation rental pros who are ready to level up their financial operations.

We built Topkey to take the manual work out of expense management—and this Guesty integration does just that.

Check it out in the Guesty Marketplace or head over to topkey.io to book a demo.

Let’s go! 🚀

https://www.topkey.io/media/topkey-is-now-integrated-with-guesty

May 14, 2025 Topkey's new integration with Guesty brings powerful financial automation to vacation rental managers. Streamline your workflows, eliminate manual data entry, and save hours every month.

05/08/2025

Want to truly understand the financial health of your vacation rental business? Start with a proper cash flow analysis.

Our latest guide breaks down the how and why of analyzing cash flow — tailored specifically for property managers.

Learn how to spot potential cash crunches before they happen, plan for growth, and strengthen your financial operations with clarity and confidence.

🔎 See how to make smarter decisions with real-time insights:
👉 Read the full guide - https://www.topkey.io/media/cash-flow-analysis-for-managers

At Topkey, we’re on a mission to make financial automation simple, seamless, and powerful for vacation rental managers. Let’s build stronger businesses together.

Apr 30, 2025 Learn how to do a cash flow analysis tailored for vacation rental property managers. Get tools and actionable tips to gain financial visibility and plan for seasonality.

05/07/2025

💡 Maximize Your Profitability by Mastering COGS! 💡

Understanding and managing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is vital for any business aiming to increase its profit margins. In our latest blog post, we explore why tracking COGS is crucial for financial success and how monitoring it leads to better control over costs. 📊

Start optimizing your financial management today—because every dollar saved adds to your profitability!

👉 https://www.topkey.io/media/decoding-cost-of-goods-sold-cogs

05/05/2025

💡 Revenue isn't just a number — it's the lifeblood of your business.

Whether you’re running a single property or managing a large vacation rental portfolio, understanding revenue is key to making smart, growth-driven decisions. In our latest blog, we break down exactly what revenue is, why it matters, and how mastering it can fuel your success.

📈 Ready to turn numbers into opportunities?

👉 Dive into the full article here: https://www.topkey.io/media/what-is-revenue

05/01/2025

Vacation rental success isn't just about bookings — it's about smart financial management behind the scenes.

One of the biggest keys? 📈 Understanding fixed vs. variable expenses and how they impact your profits.

In our latest blog, we break it all down:
✅ What fixed and variable expenses really mean
✅ Real examples from vacation rental businesses
✅ How to manage costs and forecast more accurately

If you're ready to get a tighter grip on your finances and boost your bottom line, this is a must-read!

👉 Check out the full blog here: https://www.topkey.io/media/fixed-vs-variable-expenses-on-vacation-rental-revenues