Insurance The thing we hate to pay for but are sure glad we did when we need it. I’ve been a host for over 5 years now and when I started, can you believe it — Insurance didn’t even cross my mind as I was eagerly adding pics, drafting great […]
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How to Improve Your Airbnb Amenities
Providing a wide array of non-standard Airbnb amenities to your guests is one of the easiest ways to improve your listing and obtain five-star reviews. Most guests expect basic amenities they would commonly find in a hotel, but there are many ways to exceed their expectations. Think of it this […]
Starting An Airbnb Business Part 2: Pricing
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 […]
5 Tips From An Airbnb Traveler On How To Make Your Listing More Inviting
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 […]
The House Manual: It’s All In The Details
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 […]
Preparing Your Home For Guests Airbnb Host Checklist
Next weekend Rebecca and I have two guests staying at our apartment. In order to better prepare for their arrival, we have come up with a short checklist to ensure that we do not forget anything. We recommend following this guide as it will make your life easier when you […]