Published On Aug 23, 2024
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These are the 12 things I wish someone had told me when I was just getting started:
1. Location is CRITICAL π
2. Enable Instant Book π€―
3. Don't adjust your rates manually π
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4. Prioritise profit over occupancy πΈ
5. Remember the guests πββοΈ
6. Treat this like a business π
7. Systemise everything β
8. Generate direct bookings π€
9. Airbnb doesn't care about you π©
10. More people equals higher rates π
11. Vet your guests π§
12. Don't take photos on your phone πΈ
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00:00 - Location is CRITICAL π
01:54 - Enable Instant Book π€―
03:05 - Don't adjust your rates manually π
ββοΈ
05:36 - Prioritise profit over occupancy πΈ
06:30 - Remember the guests πββοΈ
07:26 - Treat this like a business π
08:36 - Systemise everything β
09:50 - Generate direct bookings π€
10:38 - Airbnb doesn't care about you π©
11:08 - More people equals higher rates π
11:56 - Vet your guests π§
12: 53 - Don't take photos on your phone πΈ