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Video guides and articles from James Svetec
The 1 Change That’s Flooding My Airbnb Calendar
One setting on your Airbnb listing could be quietly killing your bookings. Learn how adjusting your minimum night stay is one of the most powerful — and overlooked — Airbnb calendar management moves you can make in 2026.
June 1, 2023 · 10 min read
How to BEAT the Competition on Airbnb
Most Airbnb hosts worry about market saturation, but the data tells a different story. The top 25% of listings in any market keep getting booked regardless of conditions. Here's how to make sure your property lands in that top tier.
May 30, 2023 · 10 min read
How to Price Your Airbnb to Make BANK
Co hosting on Airbnb requires more than a good listing — smart pricing is what separates high-earning hosts from those leaving thousands on the table. Here's how to get it right in 2026.
May 25, 2023 · 9 min read
How to Get More Airbnb Bookings
Empty calendar dates killing your revenue? Managing an Airbnb effectively comes down to a handful of decisions — pricing, fees, minimum stays, and promotion strategy. Here's exactly what works in 2026.
May 22, 2023 · 7 min read
Hiring a Property Manager vs. Managing Yourself (AIRBNB)
Hiring an Airbnb property manager can cost $20,000+ per property annually — but managing yourself isn't always the answer either. Here's how to decide which approach actually maximizes your returns in 2026.
May 18, 2023 · 16 min read
How to find a GREAT Property Management Company for your Airbnb
Picking the wrong Airbnb management company can cost you tens of thousands of dollars in missed revenue. Here's exactly what to look for — from local expertise to fee structures — before signing anything.
May 16, 2023 · 10 min read
Are people QUITTING Airbnb?
Some Airbnb hosts are walking away from the platform entirely — but the reasons why reveal a major opportunity for investors who know what they're doing. Here's what's actually happening in the STR market right now.
May 11, 2023 · 9 min read
Should you add a SAUNA to your Airbnb?? (And Other Amenities)
Adding a sauna or hot tub to your Airbnb can dramatically boost bookings — but only if the data supports it. Here's the exact process for using Airbnb's amenity filters and PriceLabs to make smart, high-ROI amenity decisions.
May 8, 2023 · 9 min read
How to Analyze a Market for Airbnb (Part 2)
Picking the right Airbnb market can make or break your investment. This guide breaks down how a smart Airbnb market manager analyzes competition, revenue ratios, and property sizing to find markets worth investing in.
May 4, 2023 · 9 min read
How to Analyze a Market for Airbnb (Part 1)
Picking the wrong market is one of the costliest mistakes an STR investor can make. This guide walks through the exact airbnb market analysis process — from shortlisting markets with data tools to vetting regulations and projecting future risk.
May 2, 2023 · 11 min read
My BEEF With Evolve Property Management
Large Airbnb management companies like Evolve sound convenient — but they may be quietly costing you thousands per year. Here's what STR investors need to know before handing over their properties.
April 27, 2023 · 9 min read
The BEST time to get started on Airbnb
The Airbnb market runs in predictable cycles. Understanding where you are in that cycle — and building the skills to outperform regardless — is what separates top hosts from everyone else. Here's how to do it.
April 27, 2023 · 9 min read