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Video guides and articles from James Svetec
5 MAJOR Issues DESTROYING Airbnb Right Now
Airbnb right now is facing serious structural problems — from guest accountability failures to management dysfunction. Here are the 5 issues every host needs to understand in 2026, plus the protection strategies keeping top hosts profitable.
January 22, 2026 · 9 min read
The WORST Airbnb Disaster I’ve Seen in a Decade (Codie Sanchez)
One viral YouTube video is sending new investors straight into the worst Airbnb disaster seen in a decade. Here's exactly why glamping tents on unwanted land don't work — and what actually builds wealth in 2026.
January 19, 2026 · 8 min read
10 Beginner Steps to Set Up Your Airbnb Business in 2026!
Starting an Airbnb business in 2026 doesn't have to be overwhelming. This step-by-step guide walks you through everything — from defining your goals and researching local laws to taking professional photos, building systems, and launching with momentum.
January 12, 2026 · 11 min read
8 Mistakes KILLING Airbnb Hosts... AVOID AT ALL COST!
From unchecked amenity boxes to full platform dependency, these eight mistakes are quietly costing Airbnb hosts bookings, revenue, and in some cases their entire business. Here's what to fix first.
January 8, 2026 · 11 min read
10 ESSENTIAL Steps to Improve Your Airbnb in 2026 (Real Listing Example!)
Most Airbnb listings lose bookings to the same fixable mistakes: bad photos, weak headlines, incomplete amenities, and missed seasonal opportunities. Here are 10 proven strategies to turn any underperforming listing into a consistent booking machine in 2026.
January 1, 2026 · 11 min read
Airbnb Bookings are GONE (What I'm Doing)
If your Airbnb bookings are gone and your calendar looks empty, you're not alone. Airbnb's algorithm is rewarding booking velocity like never before — and punishing listings that slow down. Here are 7 ranked strategies to refill your calendar fast.
December 29, 2025 · 5 min read
5 Apps That Run My 6-Figure Airbnb Business
Running an Airbnb business doesn't have to mean being glued to your phone 24/7. These five tools automate pricing, guest communication, cleaning coordination, property monitoring, and guest guides — cutting weekly work from 20+ hours down to about two.
December 25, 2025 · 9 min read
11 Airbnb Algorithm Tips to 3X Bookings
Airbnb's algorithm may be quietly suppressing your listing right now. These 11 data-backed tips — covering photos, pricing, response time, and booking velocity — can triple your bookings by working with the algorithm, not against it.
December 22, 2025 · 10 min read
No Airbnb bookings? These 7 Fixes ACTUALLY Work (GUARANTEED!)
Empty calendar? Before you give up on your listing, try these 7 proven fixes to increase Airbnb bookings fast. From pricing tweaks to the 72-hour reset strategy, these changes can turn things around within days.
December 18, 2025 · 3 min read
Airbnb NIGHTMARES: How to Avoid Bad Bookings
One bad booking can cost you $26,000 — or worse. Learn the exact red flags experienced hosts watch for, plus a 3-layer protection system to screen guests before they ever set foot in your property.
December 15, 2025 · 3 min read
Fill Your EMPTY Nights with This Secret Platform (Airbnb Hosts Don't Know About This)
Big property managers have quietly been using a secret platform to fill empty nights while independent hosts missed out. That gap is now closed — and getting started takes under five minutes.
December 11, 2025 · 8 min read
Get Booked NOW (7 Tips to Fill Airbnb Last Minute)
Empty nights on your Airbnb calendar are pure lost revenue. These 7 battle-tested strategies — from guest extension offers to emergency pricing tactics — can get you booked within 24 to 48 hours.
December 9, 2025 · 9 min read