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Airbnb Turnover Checklist: What to Do Between Every Guest
When we first started hosting our Airbnb, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when it came to turnovers between guests. There was an extra layer of uncertainty, too, because we didn’t live nearby. In fact, we lived over 2.5 hours away from the property, which meant I couldn’t simply drive over if something went wrong. Because of that, I knew we needed a turnover system we could trust. For the first year of hosting, we worked with an independent short-term rental cleaner. For a while, it worked well. She genuinely cared about the house, and we could count on her to get the job done. That said, our process…
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6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Hosting On Airbnb For The First Time
When we first started our Airbnb, I thought the hardest part would be getting everything cleaned, decorated, and listed online. But, this was not the case at all. The initial prep and listing took time because I was learning on the go, but those weren’t my biggest obstacles. What I didn’t realize initially was how much the setup phase impacts everything that comes afterward. Your setup and implementation of systems ultimately impact everything, from your booking price, to your reviews, your cleaning and management routine, your stress level, and honestly, whether hosting even feels manageable at all. Looking back, there are so many things I wish I knew before hosting…
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How to Take Airbnb Photos That Get More Bookings
Struggling with your Airbnb listing photos? Here’s exactly how we improved ours to get more clicks, bookings, and higher nightly rates.
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How to Set Up an Airbnb (Step-by-Step for Beginners)
Thinking about starting an Airbnb, Vrbo, or Furnished Finder rental—but not sure where to begin? You’re not alone. When we first got started, I remember feeling overwhelmed by all the information online. Everyone seemed to have different advice, and it was hard to know what actually mattered. My husband and I now own and manage three rental units: Over time, we’ve learned a lot, and believe me, some of it the hard way. But that experience has helped us create systems that actually work, both for the nearby rentals and one we manage remotely. If you’re starting from scratch, this guide will walk you through everything you need to go…
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Mastering Airbnb Bedding: What I Learned After Hosting 500+ Nights
I never thought I’d be saying this, but we’ve now hosted over 300 stays—adding up to more than 500 nights! Between Airbnb and Vrbo, and now with two more short-term rentals recently added to the mix, I’ve learned a lot—sometimes the hard way. When we first started hosting, I truly had no idea what I was doing. We just jumped right in and figured things out as we went. And now, after trial by error, connecting with other hosts, and doing a ton of research, I’m ready to share some hosting tips & tricks! One thing I wish we had known from the beginning? How important bedding really is.In most…
