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, […]
Yes, you should always respond to Airbnb guest reviews! Why? Let’s get right to it. Responding to Airbnb reviews shows host engagement to future potential guests (FPGs). Allows Airbnb host to highlight one or two positive aspects of a lengthy review. Enables hosts to respond to negative Airbnb review without calling […]
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 […]
My husband, Jason, and I are huge fans of using Airbnb for our travels. In fact, it gets brought up in almost every episode of our lifestyle/travel podcast. We love it because we usually get twice the space and a kitchen, in a central location, for half the cost of […]
Acclaimed artist and author Cynthia Morris is an avid Airbnb traveler. Like many Airbnb guests, her ideal traveling experience includes immersing herself in local culture and hotspots. Cynthia often relies on her Airbnb host to “point her in the right direction” when it comes to attractions and entertainment. As […]
As a newbie to hosting, I’m finding that remembering all of the details is a never ending process. I have quickly learned that the house manual is the heart and soul of your rental! I cannot stress enough how important it is to communicate expectations for both the host and the guest. Expectations not […]