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EVERYTHING you need to host on AirBnB
DECIDING IF HOSTING IS WORTH IT
Ah yes...time. Our most precious resource (except maybe Bitcoin and beanie babies). Will the gravity of your duties dilate time, or ... read more
From The Man tryin’ to get you down (i.e. shifting local politics), Insurance Companies trying to tell you how to live your life, to that Rowdy Guest, … read more
PREPARING YOUR HOME
Picture a nice fresh hotel lobby. Now picture your living room. Did you cringe? Prep your home so guests are thrilled and your work keeping things tidy is minimized.
"Nooo how could you evict us, you heartless cold-faced monster?!!" I'm sorry Dust Bunnies, you've just overstayed your... read more
Nobody wants to stay in a dorm room and Ikea is garbage. There - I said it 🙂 Solid furnishings don't have to cost ... read more
You've just flown through four time zones in front of a screaming man-child. Only one obstacle remains between you and that sweet ...read more
(and other boundaries)
If you wanted strangers in your bedroom, you'd be looking to Craigslist Personals instead of Airbnb for extra cash. But not every boundary is so clear-cut, ... read more
(and other simple items)
Like owning underwear that are "dry clean only", some textile choices are simply stupid. Finding items that are easy to keep clean not only... read more
Want to go on vacation and sleep in a hobo's quarters? Me neither! Should you invest in your home before the first guest, or ... read more
CREATING AN EFFECTIVE LISTING
Your perfect Tinder profile, but for your home (get only the attention you want)
Does this angle make my (back porch) look big? When it comes to vacation rentals, a crisp, clean picture is worth $1000 ... read more
Gotta get that CASH MONAAYY!! But don't get too greedy or no one will come to your birthday party ... read more
There's a huge difference between being in a party, and being party-adjacent... read more
(to score 5-star reviews)
"I was expecting nightly foot rubs, a hot breakfast, and chauffeur service! And all I got was this granola bar?" ...read more
It's not breaking up if you were never together. Too strict of a cancellation policy is like asking for marriage on the first date: you'll probably attract serious suitors, but there likely won't be ... read more
HOSTING LIKE A BOSS
Give a 5-star performance with a 2-star effort
Kids, we call this....the lynch pin. A rug and a housekeeper have one thing in common: they both really bring a room together. However, unlike a rug, if a housekeeper get stolen, it's not petty theft; it's kidnapping ... read more
(so they don't become YOUR problems)
The best complaints are the ones no one needs to make! Taking some time to think through the myriad ... read more
Some of My Favorite Vacation Rentals
Before I started hosting, I regret to say that I had only stayed in a couple vacation rentals. Since then, I’ve had a chance to stay in some really incredible places run by amazing hosts. Here are some of my favorites, some thoughtful touches we can borrow from them, and adventures to have along the way.