In part 1 of this multi-step guide you learned how to conduct market research. Market research is an extremely important part of starting any business, because it will either confirm or reject the validity of a potential business opportunity. When it comes to getting started as an Airbnb host, market […]
Hosting on Airbnb is a business–and as an Airbnb host–you are a business owner. Before embarking on an Airbnb business venture you should ask yourself several questions: Is there a market for Airbnb in my area? How much can I charge per night? How often will my listing be reserved? Will it be booked […]
A question that is often asked by new Airbnb hosts is, “How do you make guests feel welcome in your home?” As Airbnb hosts, we are always looking for ways to improve our guest’s reservation experience. After talking with many of our guests, we compiled a list of 5 amenities that […]
Earlier this week we received an instant-book reservation booked two months in advance. Awesome, right? Wrong. Rebecca and I looked at the reservation dates and realized it was the same weekend that her best friend would be flying in from Canada. We have two listings for the same house and […]
Can’t figure out why you’re getting poor reviews as an Airbnb host? Maybe you’re forgetting to do the most important thing an Airbnb host can do to get 5 star reviews! We made a brief video outlining what we think is the most important aspect when it comes to getting […]
As Airbnb hosting becomes more popular, hosts must differentiate their Airbnb listings in order separate themselves from the competition. Creating a unique living space is one way to elevate your listing; however, not all hosts are gifted when it comes to interior design. Laura Thurman, owner of Thurman Design Studio, […]
Rebecca and I recently purchased a new home in St. Petersburg, Florida. We sold all of our belongings when we moved from Canada, so our new home was a blank canvas. Over the past month we have been working to furnish our residence. The home is a 3-bedroom, but we […]
Is your Airbnb rental… missing something? Have you spent lots of money on nice furniture but are confused as to why the area still doesn’t feel welcoming? If you’re here looking for a quick and easy way to make your long or short-term rental more appealing to your renters then […]
Mike Xavier is an Airbnb Host from Southwest France who started hosting just over a year ago. As a frequent traveler, Mike wanted to generate income from his apartment while away on vacation. Since his apartment is located in a high-tourism area, Mike felt that renting out the 1 bedroom […]
Johny Nguyen and his fiancee, Anne, are Airbnb Superhosts from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Together they have three properties for rent on Airbnb. They plan on adding more properties to their portfolio in the near future. The couple set up their Airbnb hosting account in April of 2015 after […]