Seamus Teeling
Tax Compliance Lead · 10 posts
Seamus writes about IRS compliance, REPS qualification, and the operational side of running a short-term rental business.
Smart Lock Automation: A Fresh Entry Code for Every Guest
Seamus TeelingJuly 7, 20263 min readConnect your smart locks to ArrivHQ and every reservation gets its own entry code -- live at check-in, gone at checkout. No keys to hand off, no codes to change by hand, and no guest still holding a working code weeks after they left.
The faster way to message guests
Seamus TeelingJune 3, 20264 min readEvery reservation card in ArrivHQ now has a Message button that opens a slide-out drawer — no page change, no scroll loss, AI-drafted reply ready to edit.
Why we rebuilt access codes from scratch
Seamus TeelingJune 3, 20266 min readDoor codes used to be a free-text note on the reservation. After three incidents in one quarter, we burned it down and rebuilt with encryption, lifecycle, and per-audience filtering.
Your New Today Dashboard — Everything at a Glance
Seamus TeelingApril 29, 20264 min readRich reservation cards, stat gauges, needs review — your morning overview just got a major upgrade.
AI-Powered Bank Sync: Smart Transaction Matching
Seamus TeelingApril 13, 20262 min readArrivHQ now automatically detects duplicate transactions when you import from your bank — handling tips, batch delays, and merchant name variations with AI.
Compliance Packs: CPA Handoff Made Simple
Seamus TeelingApril 13, 20266 min readArrivHQ now generates downloadable compliance packs — zip bundles with P&L statements, Schedule E worksheets, receipts, and material participation records for tax time.
How to Run Multiple STR Properties Without Losing Your Mind
Seamus TeelingMarch 25, 20267 min readPractical strategies for managing 2-5 STR properties without the overhead of a full property management company.
The STR Host's Guide to Managing a Cleaning Team Without a PMS
Seamus TeelingMarch 10, 20267 min readHow to coordinate cleaners and maintenance staff for your STR without paying for a full property management system.
ArrivHQ vs. Spreadsheets for STR Compliance
Seamus TeelingFebruary 20, 20265 min readWhen a spreadsheet stops being enough for STR tax compliance — and what to use instead.
STR Host Tax Mistakes That Cost You Thousands
Seamus TeelingJanuary 28, 20264 min readThe most common tax mistakes short-term rental hosts make — and how to avoid leaving money on the table.