At Rental Scale-Up, we are more than just an industry news source. We’re a trusted partner and resource for professional short-term rental managers. Whether you manage 20 listings or 20,000, with clear insights, tools that save time, we’re here to help property managers run better, grow faster, and adapt smarter.
Our Mission For You
At Rental Scale-Up, everything we do is designed to make your work as a property manager easier, smarter, and more effective. Whether it’s staying on top of industry changes, finding ways to grow, or connecting with peers who understand your challenges, we’ve got you covered.
Weekly Insights That Solve Real Challenges
Get the knowledge you need to stay ahead as a professional short-term rental manager:
- Timely, data-driven analysis of market trends, regulations, and platform changes (e.g., Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com).
- Learn how to optimize efficiency, manage costs, and streamline your operations.
- Strategies designed to help you scale your portfolio while staying profitable
Events That Deliver Actionable Strategies
Our free monthly events are built for action, not fluff, tackling the most pressing challenges property managers face:
- Growing inventory in competitive or regulated markets.
- Marketing tactics that increase bookings and reduce OTA reliance.
- Optimizing listing visibility to stand out on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
- Pricing and revenue strategies to maximize profitability.
- Building direct booking systems that work.
Flexible Learning, Your Way
We know your time is precious, so we make learning easy and accessible, with insights delivered how—and when—you need them:
- For the Visual Learners: Long-form videos and quick 1-minute Shorts with tips to get straight to the point.
- Podcast: Insights you can take with you on the go.
- Blog posts: In-depth articles that dive into challenges and solutions.
- Weekly newsletter: A curated roundup of key updates, delivered straight to your inbox.
A Community That’s Got Your Back
The business of short-term rentals doesn’t have to be isolating. Connect with a network of peers, vendors, and influencers:
- Join our private LinkedIn group to share ideas and solve challenges with peers, industry experts, and suppliers.
- If you are a supplier, be part of our exclusive Slack community for industry vendors and influencers.
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Our Team
Thibault Masson
Thibault is both a vacation rental property manager and a vacation rental technology marketer.
One on hand, he understands what it is like to own and manage properties, to refurbish them, to recruit and train a team, to increase the number of bookings, and to welcome guests. He has also has first-hand experience with replying early morning and late at night to his guests, his cleaning team, his concierge, this car rental business partner, his channel manager account manager, his accountants, etc. He has launched and managed villas and apartments in Paris, Bali, and St. Barths.
On the other hand, Thibault has experience with working for international online travel agencies, such as ebookers and Booking.com. He has led several innovative projects to create new tools and news services for short-term rental operators, vacation rental managers, and individuals hosts.
Our Story
Rental Scale-Up began in 2013, born from firsthand experience and a drive to solve real challenges in property management. Our founder, Thibault Masson, had just completed building two villas—one on a secluded beach in Bali and another in Saint Barthélemy. Initially relying on local property management companies, he soon faced a unique problem: no management company was willing to serve the remote location in Bali.
Determined to overcome this, Thibault took matters into his own hands, starting his own property rental company. He learned the ins and outs of listing on platforms like HomeAway (now Vrbo), Airbnb, and Booking.com, building booking websites, and selecting tools like channel managers to synchronize property calendars.
In 2013, he began sharing his journey on a blog called RentalPreneurs.com, later publishing the first French-language book on earning with Airbnb and speaking at leading industry conferences such as VRMA and Vacation Rental World Summit, as well as podcasts like Vacation Rental Success.
By 2020, RentalPreneurs had evolved into Rental Scale-Up, a platform designed to deliver proven, hands-on insights from short-term rental experts. The mission: to empower professional property managers with actionable strategies for growing their businesses and thriving in an ever-changing market.
In 2022, Rental Scale-Up joined the PriceLabs family, bringing together expertise in dynamic pricing and industry insights. While we’re proud to partner with PriceLabs, we maintain an independent editorial voice, continuing to provide professional property managers with unbiased, high-value insights tailored to their needs.
Today, Rental Scale-Up remains dedicated to helping property managers navigate challenges, uncover opportunities, and scale smarter in a competitive, rapidly evolving industry.