I’ve used Alanna as a mentor since 2012 for my rental! She’s been there for me with so many suggestions and products I’ve bought from her through “The Distinguished Guest”. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to her and her suggestions! I really struggled at the beginning and now I’m full! From ... READ the POST
Melissa MacNail – Princeville, Hawaii
If you own a short term vacation rental or are considering purchasing a vacation rental Alanna’s course, Blueprint For Beginning Rentalists, is an absolute must. Alanna has gone above and beyond to lend her expertise in the hospitality business with several years of personal experience. This course ... READ the POST
Debi Hertert, Short-Term Rental Host
In my experiences as a short term rental host, podcaster and founder of Host2Host, I have found Alanna Schroeder of The Distinguished Guest to be professional, ethical and informative. She possesses great business savvy, offering views that express her knowledge and her caring. I have seen Alanna ... READ the POST
CL Reed, Home Share Host
Alanna's online, self-directed short term vacation rental course is THE one you want to take if you are serious about getting into the short term vacation rental game! This course will take you step-by-step from the initial thought of why you should get involved in short term vacation renting to ... READ the POST
David Boe, Host – Portland, Oregon
Alanna Schroeder’s common sense approach, level headed ideas, and years of practical experience all come together in her excellent course on STR hosting. Every page yields valuable insights, which are thoughtfully presented with clarity and purpose. A terrific resource. ... READ the POST
Celine Girard, Calico Anna Maria Island
Regardless if you are new to the industry or have more than a decade of being a vacation rental host, this course is for you! The course covers a lot of information, delivered in easy to follow modules with a clear, logical and effective structure. Equipped with downloadable workbooks, checklists ... READ the POST
Robert Howell, The Dewberry Beach House at Sea Pines
Alanna at The Distinguished Guest has been an invaluable resource while setting up my first vacation rental. I recently bought a house in Hilton Head Island and knew nothing about what it takes to be a successful vacation rental. Alanna has always been willing to lend a helping hand and responds ... READ the POST
Cathy Scott, Canadian Cathy
Alanna has been my go-to person as I've navigated the learning curves of running my vacation rental businesses. She helped me re-brand my properties, market them effectively, and connect with other valuable industry resources. ... READ the POST
