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Video guides and articles from James Svetec
How to get Airbnb Management Clients during COVID
Tourism crashes don't have to kill your co-hosting business. Here's the exact framework for finding motivated property owners, identifying the right listings, and pitching Airbnb management during economic downturns — strategies that hold up in 2026 and beyond.
May 14, 2020 · 4 min read
3 Ways to get your Property Booked During COVID
When bookings dried up during COVID, most hosts gave up. A handful didn't — and they came out ahead. Here are three specific strategies that kept STR properties generating income when the market shifted dramatically.
May 12, 2020 · 8 min read
3 Tips to Grow Your Airbnb Business During a Recession
Most hosts shrink during a recession. This blog video breaks down 3 strategies — lean business models, deep niche understanding, and pricing mastery — that let co-hosts and STR managers grow while competitors contract.
May 7, 2020 · 8 min read
Is SONDER Going Under? Airbnb Businesses Slashing Staff
When billion-dollar Airbnb companies like Sonder start slashing staff, it's a warning signal every STR operator needs to understand. Here's what their struggles reveal about rental arbitrage — and the business model that holds up when things go sideways.
May 7, 2020 · 9 min read
Why Airbnb Is a Recession-Proof Business in 2026
Airbnb was born during the 2008 financial crisis and grew into one of the world's most successful companies. This blog video breaks down why the platform is recession-proof — and how today's hosts can turn economic uncertainty into opportunity.
May 5, 2020 · 8 min read
Rental Arbitrage With 3 Months Free? My Thoughts on Sean from Airbnb Automated
Rental arbitrage promises passive income, but the economics often don't add up for average hosts. Here's an honest breakdown of the airbnb automated model versus co-hosting — and why one is clearly better for most people starting out.
April 30, 2020 · 10 min read
The Airbnb Business Model, Explained
Understanding the Airbnb business model helps you run a more profitable short-term rental business. Here's how the platform operates, makes money, and creates value for both hosts and guests — and what it means for you.
April 30, 2020 · 4 min read
Airbnb Millionaires: 3 Ways to Make Money in 2026
From renting a spare bedroom to managing properties remotely for 20% fees, real people are earning full-time income on Airbnb in 2026. This blog video breaks down the three most accessible models — no experience required.
April 29, 2020 · 9 min read
Shopping The Airbnb Graveyard
When Airbnb hosts exit the short-term rental market, they leave behind a trail of fully furnished units priced well below market. This is the Airbnb graveyard — and in 2026, it's creating real opportunities for smart renters, investors, and surviving hosts alike.
April 28, 2020 · 11 min read
Greatest Business Opportunity in a Decade: Blog Video Breakdown
James Svetec breaks down why the current moment is one of the most opportunistic in over a decade for Airbnb hosts and STR investors — and what most people get wrong about seizing it.
April 26, 2020 · 5 min read
MY RESPONSE to Ricky Gutierrez: Will Airbnb Cause the 2020 Recession?
A viral video claimed Airbnb would cause the 2020 recession. But does the data actually support that? BNB Mastery breaks down who was truly at risk, what the numbers really showed, and why the narrative was more wrong than right.
April 21, 2020 · 2 min read
Free Training For Hosts
BNB Mastery is opening up its top-rated Airbnb training to all hosts — completely free. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your hosting game in 2026, this training covers the strategies that actually move the needle.
April 21, 2020 · 8 min read