Hosting The Draft: A Short Term Rental Readiness Workshop

About the Workshop
The NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh, and hundreds of thousands, between 500,000 to 700,000, visitors are looking for places to stay. This high-impact, hands on workshop is designed to help residents confidently prepare their homes for short-term rental opportunities while staying financially smart, organized, and in control.

Whether you’re considering hosting for the first time or want to make sure you’re truly ready, this session breaks down what it actually takes to host successfully without the stress, overspending, or guesswork.

Please be sure to bring your device (phone, tablet, or laptop). This will be a hands-on workshop with guided support to help you set up your account and walk through budgeting in real time.

What You’ll Learn
• How to budget realistically for short-term rental hosting
• Startup, ongoing, and often overlooked expenses
• Setting up separate accounts to manage rental income with clarity
• Preparing your home to be guest-ready, safe, and comfortable
• How to manage your rental remotely before, during, and after guest stays
• Deciding if hosting during the draft makes financial sense for you

Who Should Attend
Homeowners and renters where permitted
First-time or aspiring short-term rental hosts
Residents looking to responsibly offset costs during the draft

Light Refreshments Provided.

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