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Usha shares her journey from a single Airbnb to managing 20 properties, discussing challenges and innovations in the short-term rental industry.

Welcome to Superhost Down Under! This week, Silvia and Ray tackle the unglamorous issue that can make or break every short-term rental: linens. They are joined by Usha, founder of Parvatii Stays and a Home Time partner who grew from one Airbnb to managing around 20 properties across NSW and South Australia. Usha shares how her business grew through COVID, why she vets owners before properties, and how AI is helping her save time. This episode is brought to you by Riverside. Riverside's AI suite handles post-production, including vertical shorts, dynamic captions, and one-click studio-grade audio. Special Offer: Try Riverside free and get 15% off any paid plan with code RAY15. The Linen Problem Ray shares his four-star wake-up call after a guest reported hair on the linens despite spotless cleaning photos. It pushed him to overhaul his linen system and move to hotel-style commercial linen hire, where stained items are removed at scale. From Side Project to 20 Properties Usha never planned to run a short-term rental business. It started with the lower-ground floor of her first home in the Adelaide Hills, rented out while travelling. That grew into Parvatii Stays, with Parvati…

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