Three-percent of all Airbnb hosts are considered Superhosts. One of the metrics to achieving this status is receiving at least 80% 5-star overall reviews. I hope this puts into perspective how hard and important getting a 5-star review is. It’s so important that there’s a black market for buying and […]
There are few things harder than trying to get your real estate business going. After taking weeks of courses and spending thousands on fees, you are left at the starting gate of your career with no boss, manager or guide to tell you where to go or how to find […]
Click here to download our Airbnb Guest Review Template Reviewing your Airbnb guest is a very important part of the hosting process as it helps other hosts know whether or not they should accept a booking request from a prospective guest. Failing to leave a proper guest review could set […]
In this monthly piece, I’m going to focus on the fun and interesting news coming out about Airbnb. I’ll mostly be ignoring news from governments and special-interest groups about regulation, litigation, taxes, housing crisis, etc. Airbnb Will Hold Hosts to Higher Standard, Hire More Minorities This is shocking! If you deny […]
Click here to download the Airbnb House Rules Template Having a well-written Airbnb house rules letter is very important for setting guest limitations as an Airbnb host. When renting your entire home or private room to guests on Airbnb, you should always provide your guests with the Airbnb house rules […]
Even though Airbnb is the largest home-sharing platform in the world, many people have not heard of Airbnb. Others may have heard of Airbnb, but do not understand how it works or who would use it. In this article I will explain what Airbnb is, how it works, and who […]
In this monthly piece covering Airbnb News, I’m going to focus on the fun and interesting news coming out about Airbnb. I’ll mostly be ignoring news from governments and special-interest groups about regulation, litigation, taxes, housing crisis, etc. What’s Causing the Housing Shortage in Your Hometown? I had to lead off […]
As Airbnb hosts, we’ve all had that sinking feeling when we receive that dreaded cancellation notice from guests. Common emotions include: “What am I going to do now?” or “No! I’ve already bought the Egyptian cotton sheets!” Or “are they allowed to do that?” Or, in my case, “what a […]
I was at a cross-road in life… My partner and I were living in Germany but it was not an ideal situation. I was well-educated with a Master’s degree in Business Administration working as a factory operator. Even though I loved my partner, there were no jobs available in my […]
As the sharing economy grows in popularity, more people are listing their homes and apartments on Airbnb. If you already host on Airbnb, you are going to have more listings to compete with, making it more of a challenge to achieve your occupancy goals. At the last Airbnb meetup I attended, […]
