8 Years ago, I started my first Airbnb, and it was a scary and confusing process. I had hundreds of questions, and each one required multiple Google searches or sifting through thousands of YouTube videos. After years of real-world experience, I've decided to create the tutorial I wish I had when I first started.
My goal is to answer every major question you will have about surveying potential properties, estimating profits, designing and outfitting the space, marketing, and managing a property, all in this four-hour tutorial.
I'm so sure that you will find value in this tutorial that I am offering a 100% money-back guarantee. Buy it, watch it, and if you don't find the value in it, send us an email, and we will give you a full refund.
What makes this the best tutorial on starting an Airbnb? Let's look at it chapter by chapter.
Chapter 1: Understanding Risk
- Ranking Short-Term Rentals Businesses Based On Risk
- How To Break In Without Any Money
- How To Prepare For the Worst
Chapter 2: What Makes A Good Short-Term Rental
- Where Are The Most Profitable Short-Term Rentals
- What Size Home Brings The Highest ROI
- How To Analyze Competition
Chapter 3: Understanding The Numbers
- Introduction To The Financial "Rules" Short and Long Term Rentals
- Calculating Cash On Cash Return
- Real World Profit and Loss Statements
Chapter 4: Estimating Profit
- Learn To Estimate The Profits of Comparable Homes
- Estimate Vacancy
- Compare Amenities
Chapter 5: Revealing My Actual Numbers
- Why My Home Is The Highest-Grossing Home In The Area
- See How Much My Home Grossed In The Last 12 Months
- See Every Expense Including Property Management, Taxes, Insurance, and Unforeseen Repairs
Chapter 6: Furniture/Design
- Understanding The Importance Of Interior Design
- Furnishing a Home on a Budget
- Details Most Home Owners Overlook
Chapter 7: Amenities
- Research Competing Homes To Compare Amenities
- Must Have Amenities
- How To Stand Out In An Oversaturated Market
Chapter 8: Photography
- Why Photography Is The Most Important Aspect Of Your Listing
- How To Hire a Photographer
- How To Photograph Your House (If You're Already a Pro)
Chapter 9: Insurance
- What Almost Everyone Gets Wrong About Insurance
- How To Cover Your Home With and Without Guests
- The Insurance Company I Recommend
Chapter 10: Cleaning
- Why Cleaning Is The Most Difficult Part of Running An Airbnb
- How To Create A Cleaning Checklist
- How to Hire Reliable Cleaners
Chapter 11: Security
- What Types Of Security Do You Need
- What Smart Lock Should You Buy
- What Type of Security Cameras Are The Easiest To Use
Chapter 12: Property Managers
- Should You Manage, or Hire Someone Else?
- Different Types Of Property Managers
- How Much You Should Pay a Property Manager
Chapter 13: Reviews
- Understanding The Importance Of Reviews
- How To Maintain a 4.75 Star Rating
- How To Deal With Difficult Guests
Chapter 14: Automation
- How To Automate Guest Check In
- How To Use Automated Messages To Keep Guests Happy
- Maximize Nightly Rates With Dynamic Pricing
- Which 3rd Party Software Is Worth Paying For
I tried my best to include every major topic and answer every question I had when I was getting started, but I didn't want this tutorial to only be about me. I wanted to include someone who does property management full-time. At the end of each chapter, I also interview my brother, who currently manages 24 short-term rentals in the mountains. Not only does he have to keep 24 groups of people happy each weekend, but he also has to keep the homeowners happy at the same time. He's got a ton of experience, and as a property manager, he has a very different outlook on this industry.
I think it's incredibly important that everyone has multiple sources of income, but this is even more important for photographers and videographers. Having a short-term rental can help diversify your income and pull you through those dry months, and if you have an eye for design and photography, your listing will easily beat the competition. If you've made it this far, you're obviously interested in starting a short-term rental. Give this tutorial a shot, if you don't like it, we will gladly give you all of your money back.
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