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 […]
Tag: Airbnb Tips
Summary of “Optimize YOUR Airbnb: The Definitive Guide to Ranking #1 in Airbnb Search” by Daniel V. Rusteen
In July 2017, while staying in a struggling Airbnb in Tallinn, Estonia, the book concept for Optimize YOUR Airbnb hit Daniel V. Rusteen, prior Airbnb employee and owner of OptimizeMyAirbnb.com. Over the next six months, the book would come together and be considered the definitive source for any serious Airbnb […]
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 […]
How To Make Money On Airbnb
Welcome to Airbnb Guide, a website dedicated to teaching Airbnb users how to maximize their experience on Airbnb as a host or traveler. Whether you are a part-time user or want to host full-time, Airbnb is a great way to supplement your income and the return can be truly life-changing. […]
How much money I made hosting on Airbnb for an entire year
Airbnb has changed my life in a multitude of ways. Sharing my three bedroom home with complete strangers for an entire year altered my perception regarding personal space. It’s not something that I particularly thought I would enjoy, but given my financial situation, it made sense. I’m all about utilizing resources […]
4 Quick Airbnb Tips for a 5-Star Bedroom
In my opinion, the bed is the most important part of your Airbnb listing. That is where your guests will be spending most of their time, and if there are hairs, stains, smells, wrinkles or any other unappealing qualities they WILL rate you poorly. Here are 4 quick Airbnb tips […]
4 Tips to 5-Star Airbnb Reviews
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 […]
How Hosting On Airbnb Has Transformed My Real Estate Career
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 […]
5 Tools For Airbnb Hosts To Fill Unexpected Vacancies
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 […]
Good Design Is Good Business
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, […]