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Video guides and articles from James Svetec
Why Is My Airbnb Listing Suddenly Not Getting Booked?
Your Airbnb suddenly stopped getting bookings. Before you panic, you need to find the actual bottleneck — is it views, conversions, pricing, or something else? Here's how to diagnose and fix the problem fast.
January 11, 2024 · 9 min read
Airbnb SEO Secrets
Getting your Airbnb listing to rank higher in search results isn't luck — it's strategy. From smart pricing to listing optimization and Airbnb's hidden promotions feature, here's exactly what moves the needle.
January 9, 2024 · 9 min read
Top 3 Airbnb Investing FEARS (Debunked!)
Three fears stop most would-be short-term rental investors dead in their tracks: losing money, interest rate risk, and regulations. Here's how real Airbnb data for investing dismantles each one.
January 4, 2024 · 10 min read
Why a Bad Economy is GREAT for Airbnb
A struggling economy might sound like bad news for Airbnb hosts, but the opposite is often true. Here's the counterintuitive case for why downturns drive STR demand — and what smart hosts can do to take advantage right now.
January 2, 2024 · 9 min read
Airbnb VS. VRBO – What You NEED to Know!
Choosing between Airbnb vs VRBO is one of the first decisions every short-term rental host faces. This guide breaks down fees, guest demographics, insurance coverage, payment processing, and the smart strategy for when to list on both platforms.
December 28, 2023 · 16 min read
3 Reasons Why Airbnb Co-Hosting is BOOMING
New to Airbnb hosting or looking to sharpen your edge in 2026? This guide covers every stage of running a successful short-term rental — from listing setup and pricing to co-hosting and scaling.
December 26, 2023 · 10 min read
7 Airbnb Investing FAQs – Interest Rates, Finding Deals, and More
Investing in an Airbnb raises a lot of questions — is now the right time, how do you find profitable properties, and does it require constant work? This post answers the most common questions STR investors ask before and after getting started.
December 21, 2023 · 9 min read
The FINAL Straw… Shelby Church QUITTING Airbnb (My Reaction)
Deciding who should manage your Airbnb is one of the most consequential choices you'll make as a host or investor. This breakdown covers DIY hosting, co-hosting, and professional management — with real numbers and hard lessons from the market.
December 19, 2023 · 9 min read
How to Use AirCover (Guaranteed Reimbursement With 7 Steps)
AirCover is one of the biggest perks of hosting on Airbnb — but most hosts never collect on it. Here are 7 steps to guarantee your reimbursement claim actually gets approved.
December 14, 2023 · 9 min read
Airbnb ‘Guest Favorite’ Badge – What It Is & How to Get It
Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge is more than a small icon — it's a prominent trust signal that can drive more clicks, more bookings, and stronger conversion rates. Here's exactly what it means and how to earn it.
December 12, 2023 · 9 min read
This 1 Trick Decreased My Guest Communication by 50%
Responding to guest messages is the one part of Airbnb hosting that can't wait. This one trick — a well-built guest guidebook — can cut that communication volume in half and give you your time back.
December 7, 2023 · 8 min read
PERFECTING Your Airbnb Photography
Co-hosting on Airbnb is one of the most accessible ways to build real income in the short-term rental space — no mortgage, no property purchase required. But there's a clear gap between hosts who do it well and those who struggle to get traction. Here's what the best co-hosts actually do differently.
December 5, 2023 · 11 min read