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…