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Yes, being an Airbnb host can be fun, hip, and profitable. But if you are one of the following, you’ll do yourself and everyone else a huge favour by NOT becoming an Airbnb host at all. Eight Points points to know that you are not fit to be a host. 1. You Can’t Stand Strangers In

The now notorious Pashanin brothers showed the world how scam artists are taking advantage of  unsuspecting Airbnb hosts by squatting.  Follow these steps identify and neutralize a potential Airbnb squatter. Note that we’re not talking about traditional squatters who usually target vacant and abandoned (i.e. unmaintained) but otherwise fine homes in this post. These traditional squatters often

There are three main types short term rental hosts, find out which Airbnb host you are. The Opportunist The Opportunist is an Airbnb host who is willing to rent out available space from their current residence for premium or only when they know they’re not utilizing the space. They usually have a very specific time

It may feel great to be fully occupied three months out, but very high Airbnb occupancy can also mean you’re leaving money on the table. Last Minute TravelersMany Airbnb travelers tend to be last minute travelers and while they’re looking for a bargain relative to hotels, these travelers are also willing to pay more when

Choose the right price for your Airbnb listing and never have to touch again right? Wrong! If you’re not adjusting your pricing regularly based on competitive trends, seasons, and special events, then you’re leaving money on the table. Here are the most common mistakes made with Airbnb pricing. Not Using Automated Airbnb Pricing Powerful Automated

Record the Events Open the calendar that is attached to your Airbnb email address and mark all of the events there. Start with long-term planning events, then mid, then short. You will have to look up the short-term ones most often. Make some bookmarks and set weekly calendar reminders to do this! 1. Do a

Many factors can contribute to pricing volatility–one of the biggest being local events. They draw crowds of people, and crowds of people need somewhere to stay. Of course not all events will have the same impact. It will depend on your units proximity to the event location and what is the expected number of participants.

Identifying your target Airbnb rental audience can help you plan critical next steps for building a profitable Airbnb business.   If you have already selected a dedicated unit or are renting out your own personal space, you can answer the questions below to identify who you would most likely cater to.  If you haven’t selected a unit, you can answer

Understand Rental Arbitrage There is an underlying market force that makes all of the short term rental market possible. And that force is called rental arbitrage. This will exist in EVERY market that makes it viable for Airbnb hosting but not all markets are created equal. Know what it means to quickly assess to what degree your