In 2015-2016 I was a 5-star host on Airbnb, and from 2019-2020 I lived in 30 different Airbnb’s on 3 continents. Here’s what I want hosts know about why potential guests may be passing over their properties in favor of competing listings. Consider if your property meets these criteria: 1. You’ve Designed a Space for Small, Young, Able Bodies Molded chairs and tiny barstools are stylish, and fiber-board furniture make outfitting your apartment affordable, but may not be the most appropriate for most guests. People with disabilities or other physical challenges often find very low or very high chairs difficult to get in and out- and will quickly pass…
Airbnb Hosting Tips – 12 Things I did Differently to Boost Profits
During my big cross-country relocation to Seattle, my home in Missouri spent more than a year sitting vacant. Unsure at first whether I wanted to sell the house, but still with a mortgage to pay, I set up my home on Airbnb. In that year of hosting- mostly from a remote location thousands of miles from my property- I learned a lot. Combining that education with my work experience in marketing and branding has prompted a few posts on Airbnb management, including this list of Airbnb Hosting Tips to maximize profits. Also, I’m convinced that my experience hosting also made me a better guest- a more savvy shopper, astute review…
