About Hostly OS

Benni Alkanli

I'm Benni, a digital product builder based in Düsseldorf, Germany. I build Notion systems and tools for short-term rental operators. Hostly OS is my independent resource for STR operators in the 3–5 property sweet spot — too big for beginner advice, too small for enterprise software.

The Mission

We're not a PMS vendor. We're not a done-for-you service. We're the operational intelligence layer that helps you run your properties without burning out.

What You'll Find Here

→ Independent software comparisons — Lodgify vs Hostaway, PriceLabs vs Wheelhouse, and more. Written by an operator, not a vendor affiliate.
→ Free Notion templates — The same systems I use to manage a 3-property portfolio. Property dashboards, guest comms, maintenance logs.
→ Tax & operations guides — Schedule E walkthroughs, bookkeeping setups, and SOPs that actually apply to small portfolio operators.

Get the Free STR Operator Toolkit

5 Notion templates + the Lodgify vs Hostaway comparison PDF. Free for subscribers.

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