About HostWise: Data-Driven Intelligence for the Modern Host
We Are Not "Gurus." We Are Operators.
The internet is full of "Airbnb Experts" who managed one property for six months in 2019 and now sell a $2,000 course.
That is not us.
HostWise was built for one reason: To replace "gut feeling" with data.
I'm Alex, the founder. I bought my first investment property in 2018. I made every mistake in the book. I underpriced it. I hired a cheap cleaner who ghosted me. I manually messaged guests at 2 AM.
Today, I manage a portfolio of 12 properties generating over $850,000 in annual revenue. I work less than 4 hours a week on operations.
How? By building a Tech Stack that does the heavy lifting.
HostWise is my open-source playbook. I test the tools, run the numbers, and share exactly what works (and what is a scam).
The HostWise Philosophy: The "3-Pillar" System
We believe successful hosting comes down to three non-negotiable pillars. If you master these, you win.
Pillar 1: Dynamic Revenue (Not Just "Pricing")
Most hosts set a price and hope. We use algorithms.
- We don't just "lower prices" to get bookings.
- We use tools like PriceLabs to predict demand spikes 6 months out.
- We optimize for RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room), not just Occupancy.
Pillar 2: Automated Hospitality
Guests want instant answers, not a pen-pal.
- We believe in the "Zero-Touch" guest journey (from booking to checkout).
- We use Automated Messaging to answer questions before they are asked.
- We use Channel Managers to sync calendars instantly.
Pillar 3: Asset Protection
Your property is an asset, not a dorm room.
- We advocate for strict screening, noise monitoring, and proper insurance.
- We believe in "prevention over cure."
Our Story: From Spare Room to Portfolio
- 2018: Bought "The Bungalow" (Austin, TX). Managed manually. Stress level: 10/10.
- 2019: Bought Property #2. Discovered Hostaway. Realized software could replace a property manager.
- 2020: The Pandemic Hit. Pivoted to "Mid-Term Rentals" (30+ days). Survived while others folded.
- 2021: Scaled to 6 properties. Hired first VA (Virtual Assistant).
- 2022: Launched HostWise.top to document the systems.
- 2023: Reached 10 properties. $500k Revenue milestone.
- 2025: Currently managing 12 units. Focus is now on "Luxury Experiences" and Direct Bookings.
Featured In
We've shared our hosting strategies and data insights with leading industry publications:
- Business Insider: "How this Millennial built a $850k/year Airbnb portfolio"
- BiggerPockets Podcast: Episode #452 - "Systemizing Short-Term Rentals"
- The Real Estate CPA: "Tax Strategies for Active Real Estate Investors"
- Hostaway Blog: "The Future of Direct Bookings in 2025"
What We Review (And How)
There are 500+ tools for Airbnb hosts. 90% of them are useless.
We focus on the "Core Stack":
- Pricing Engines: (PriceLabs, Beyond, Wheelhouse)
- Channel Managers: (Hostaway, Guesty, Hospitable)
- Guest Experience: (Touch Stay, Minoan, Boarding Pass)
- Operations: (Turno, Breezeway)
Our Testing Standard:
- We do not write "reaction" reviews.
- We connect the tool to a live property for at least 30 days.
- We measure the "Before vs. After" metrics (Revenue, Time Saved, Guest Rating).
- If a tool breaks or sucks, we say so. (See our review of Smart Pricing—spoiler: we hate it).
Meet The Team
While I (Alex) write the core strategy, HostWise has grown into a small team of operators.
Alex | Founder & Lead Editor
- Specialty: Revenue Management & Tech Stack.
- Favorite Tool: PriceLabs.
- Pet Peeve: Hosts who charge a cleaning fee but ask guests to strip the beds.
Sarah | Content & Research
- Specialty: Interior Design & Guest Experience.
- Role: Sarah tests the "soft skills"—welcome baskets, guidebooks, and amenity kits.
- Favorite Tool: Canva (for guidebooks).
Mike | Data Analyst
- Specialty: Market Trends.
- Role: Mike scrapes data to find emerging markets and pricing trends for our Market Reports.
Our Tech Stack (What We Actually Use)
We get asked this every day. "What do YOU use?"
Here is the current stack for our 12-property portfolio (as of late 2025):
- PMS / Channel Manager: Hostaway (The brain of the operation).
- Pricing: PriceLabs (The revenue engine).
- Cleaning: Turno (formerly TurnoverBnB).
- Guidebooks: Touch Stay.
- Insurance: Proper Insurance.
- Locks: Schlage Encode (Wi-Fi).
- Noise Monitoring: Minut.
Contact & Connect
We are real people. We love talking shop.
- Have a question? Contact Us.
- Want a specific review? Email
reviews@hostwise.top. - Press/Media:
press@hostwise.top.
Disclaimer: We are investors, not financial advisors. Hosting involves risk. Do your own due diligence.
