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These 6 EMAILS will make you thousands on Airbnb
Airbnb doesn't share guest email addresses — but savvy hosts are still building lists and using six specific email types to generate thousands in additional bookings every year. Here's the exact playbook.
October 17, 2024 · 9 min read
This PITCH will land you Airbnb co-hosting clients
Landing Airbnb co-hosting clients takes more than a good pitch. This guide walks through the five critical steps — including one sentence that boosts conversions by 50% — to help you sign more property owners.
October 10, 2024 · 10 min read
How To Analyze a Short-Term Rental Property for Beginners 2024/2025 (Including Tools!)
Buying the wrong short-term rental can cost you tens of thousands of dollars. This guide walks beginners through the exact three-stage analysis framework — from quick revenue checks to individual property comps — used to find profitable Airbnb investments.
October 3, 2024 · 10 min read
You'll lose THOUSANDS hosting on Airbnb if you make these mistakes
Most Airbnb hosts make the same four mistakes — and they don't realize the damage until it's too late. From overpricing at launch to going it alone, here's what to avoid if you want strong reviews and consistent bookings.
September 19, 2024 · 6 min read
Boost Airbnb Bookings with THESE 30 Amenities
Want to increase Airbnb bookings without cutting prices? These 30 amenities — from business travel essentials to entertainment upgrades — can add thousands in annual revenue. Some take under 15 minutes to implement.
September 12, 2024 · 11 min read
This is MASSIVE for Airbnb Co-Hosting…
Airbnb officially announced a marketplace to connect homeowners with co-hosts — and it changes everything for aspiring property managers. Here's what hosts need to know and how to get positioned before the competition catches up.
September 5, 2024 · 9 min read
$100,000 in ONE MONTH with ONE Airbnb (That He Doesn’t Own)
A Canadian co-host with no experience and no capital generated $100,000 in a single month from one Airbnb property he doesn't own. Here's the exact four-part strategy that made it possible.
August 29, 2024 · 9 min read
How He TURNED $10K into $5.7M with 8 Cabins
Ben Wolf turned a decimated rental arbitrage business into a $5.7 million short-term rental development — in under two years. Here are the five exact steps he used, and what any STR investor can learn from them.
August 22, 2024 · 9 min read
The TRUTH About Realtors... || How to buy your first property (Part 2)
Most first-time buyers don't realize how realtor incentives actually work — and it can cost them tens of thousands. Here's the truth about realtors, how they get paid, and what to do before you buy your first investment property.
August 15, 2024 · 8 min read
How To Buy Your First Property (Step By Step)
Buying your first property feels overwhelming — but it doesn't have to. This guide breaks down every step of the process, from securing financing to understanding mortgages, credit scores, and down payments, with a focus on short-term rental investing.
August 8, 2024 · 17 min read
Get More Airbnb Bookings (5 Creative Ways)
Five creative strategies that go beyond the basics to increase Airbnb bookings — including a little-known promotions hack, a guest email system that drives 20-30% more rebookings, and an AI upsell tool that takes just 15 minutes to configure.
August 1, 2024 · 9 min read
DOUBLE your Airbnb bookings (one simple trick)
One property earned $137,000 in a single year — $88,000 more than two nearly identical competitors combined. The difference wasn't design, amenities, or photos. Here's the four-factor breakdown every host needs to read.
July 25, 2024 · 9 min read