Digital Waivers Done Right: E-Signatures for STR Hosts
Millie RothelouMarch 31, 20264 min readHow to set up legally defensible digital waivers for your vacation rental — ESIGN compliance, PDF import, per-guest signing, and locked records.
Your Compliance Dashboard Explained
Miley GreeceMarch 19, 20264 min readHow ArrivHQ ties together work logs, expenses, mileage, and revenue into a single compliance view — REPS progress, material participation tests, Schedule E readiness, and exporting.
Revenue Tracking for Multi-Channel Hosts
Benjamin CottonMarch 17, 20264 min readHow to log rental income from Airbnb, VRBO, and direct bookings in ArrivHQ — channel tracking, revenue types, and Schedule E preparation.
Mileage Tracking Made Simple
FX OliverMarch 14, 20264 min readHow to log deductible mileage for your rental properties in ArrivHQ — IRS standard rate, what counts, and why a contemporaneous log matters.
Work Logs: Building Your REPS Defense
Benjamin CottonMarch 11, 20264 min readWhy contemporaneous work logs matter for Real Estate Professional Status and material participation — and how to build the habit in ArrivHQ.
Expense Tracking & AI Receipt Scanning
Benjamin CottonMarch 7, 20264 min readHow to track every rental expense in ArrivHQ — manually or with AI receipt scanning — and why IRS-aligned categories matter for Schedule E.
Your First 30 Minutes on ArrivHQ
Millie RothelouFebruary 28, 20264 min readA step-by-step walkthrough for existing STR hosts — from signup to a fully operational compliance and property management system.
ArrivHQ vs. Spreadsheets for STR Compliance
Seamus TeelingFebruary 19, 20265 min readWhen a spreadsheet stops being enough for STR tax compliance — and what to use instead.
How to Track STR Business Mileage the IRS-Approved Way
Joseph IsschlubFebruary 11, 20265 min readThe IRS requirements for STR mileage deductions and how to keep a log that survives an audit.
What Counts as STR Work Hours for REPS?
Miley GreeceFebruary 4, 20265 min readA clear breakdown of what the IRS considers qualifying work hours for Real Estate Professional Status.
STR Host Tax Mistakes That Cost You Thousands
Seamus TeelingJanuary 27, 20264 min readThe most common tax mistakes short-term rental hosts make — and how to avoid leaving money on the table.
How to Prove Material Participation for Your STR in 2026
Miley GreeceJanuary 14, 20265 min readLearn which IRS tests qualify your short-term rental for material participation and how to document your hours to survive an audit.