14 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE I Started Airbnb

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• DA

  @davecordnerairbnbcoach · 2 years ago (edited) · pinned

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• TE

  @Teddibob · 1 year ago

  I’ve stayed in a couple Airbnb’s and found that the hosts over decorated. There was so much of their cute stuff on every flat surface, there wasn’t room for my stuff. Irritating to spend my time carefully moving pillows, vases, nic nacs, spare pillows, blankets, linens, small appliances in small kitchens then spending my time putting it back before I left. I check photos and if a place looks cluttered, I don’t bother.

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• KR

  @KristopherNoronha · 1 year ago

  damn I must he the perfect guest 😂 I treat an Airbnb like my own home and don&apos;t expect hotel-like service.

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• FR

  @FR-tb7xh · 1 year ago

  As an AirBnB guest, I’ve always preferred to stay at ‘mom-and-pop-nearby’ little houses with kitchens so I could pursue my side passion — cooking. As a homeowner of many years, I’ve always treated my hosts as partners in my renting. The last one I stayed at, I was visiting to see my daughter deliver her first baby. I was planning on making enough big dishes to tide the family through the milestone, and noticed the AirBnB listing lacked a blender or food processor to make my signature Chile Rellenos sauce. After messaging the host, she actually went out and bought a $400 Ninja! Once there, the toilet started running in the middle of the night. It was just a faint trickle, but I knew from experience how a leaky toilet could result in an enormous water bill if gone unrepaired. It was trivial to diagnose the issue as a dried out flapper stopper, and I shut the water to the tank off and informed the host the next day. She was surprised, and scheduled the repair (really an inexpensive DIY project). It led me to wonder, how many prior guests had heard the same trickle during their stay yet never bothered to mention it? Too, I deliberately left my silicone whisk and newly-purchased dried spices with the unit, seeing it lacked them. I think sometimes homeowners make the best AirBnB guests, because they’re more likely to treat the host’s property like their own, and leave it better than it started.

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• SH

  @SherriAllen-n9y · 1 year ago

  I have hosted 2 houses for 7 years. I prefer short term over long term. We have experienced far less damage in comparison. Since we are in our properties frequently we are able to keep them in great shape. Very few repairs

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• RE

  @ReaganandBarnaby · 1 month ago

  Im a teen who wants to own a farm/cottage core themed airbnb when im an adult because i love hosting and these vids are so helpful to plan. Well...early..... very early planning.

• DA

  @dantae666 · 2 weeks ago

  I used to ignore the 5 star reviews and see if there are hints the one stars are true. Harsh vetting but it works

• MR

  @MrMontage4 · 1 year ago

  Man understands basic business fundamentals

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• CA

  @carloserodrod · 1 year ago

  I have been a host for five months and your advice is realistic. I appreciate you share your experience!

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• AR

  @ArthurDrake-wo2lk · 1 year ago

  I love your honesty.Arthur

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• HA

  @Happiness-Propelled-By-GOD · 5 months ago

  Your video is SO informative… It just shows that learning from experience goes a long way. I will keep these things in mind as I start my short-time rental business. Thank you.

• HU

  @HumbleChilduk · 1 year ago (edited)

  Gotta give credit where it’s due! This video is absolutely excellent, so informative straight to the point. You don’t know how much people you are going to help with this information. Thanks so much 🤗

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