TLDW: 1. King Bed 2. Good Light source (cold light) - Good Mirror - Handheld Mirror (5x) 3. At home coffee station - 1 out of 3 de-cafe or tea 4. FULLY STOCKED Kitchen - Anything you could ever want in a kitchen 5. Angle - What sets you apart, underserved amenity...Think ADA. 6. Supply bin, closet, unit, etc... 7. Supply cleaning supplies... Trust your guest they are humans too. Give them minis of cleaning supplies 8. Parking pass 9. QUALITY BEDDING, PILLOWS... Think anything that connects you to the ground, don't skimp out on it 10. SMART LOCK, and smart home features
Dude... this is THE BEST video for upgrading your rentals. I just got my first home when this vid came out. Took all of his advice and I never have trouble with occupancy because these all work in favor the algorithm. Now I have 3 rentals, thank you so much man.
Your video structure is brilliant. The fact you recommend what video to watch next ensures a high likelihood that your watcher will continue to watch more of your videos. Absolutely brilliant.
Electric plug in the bathroom (for hair dryer). And basically more electric plugs around the apartment. Tourists are charging phones, charging banks, headphones, laptops and what not.
8:00 I booked just now Airbnb for six days, but I had to leave after the first night. I was not able to sleep at all because mattress was such garbage, cheap foam one, but not only that the pillows were so horrible so uncomfortable. Literally I was not able to fall asleep from midnight until 7 am in the morning.7 hours of trying to fall asleep. This is not normal. I was able to refund that booking and I had to leave the same day and I just went to Hilton because I know that at least they will have a normal mattress and normal pillow so I can have sleep. This is so true to not be cheap about proper mattress and Good pillows.
I agree. I have intentionally purchased good quality bedding materials because the #1 thing people are buying is a GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP. My bed should be so comfortable.
If you’re looking for a free/low cost way to stand out, allow pets. A lot of people want to travel with their pets and the searchable options are usually limited. 5 years hosting and hundreds of dogs later we had little to no issues at all. We are consistently have a higher occupancy rate to a very similar rental on our street (in terms of aesthetics and reviews) that has a hot tub.
@@RT-us5ezYes we just do a $30 deposit so keep it reasonable but gives a little extra time for cleaning if needed but it almost always isn’t. I think most pet owner’s are appreciative and seem to do some extra cleaning.
@@romi929With 90% of dogs we honestly don’t notice much of a difference in clean time compared to other guests. We get a lot of families and honestly the guests with dogs usually require less cleaning than the ones with dogs. We haven’t had any complaints about allergies, we recently did have a future guest bring it up (husband has a bad allergy) and I just asked that they remind me before their stay so we can make sure to do some extras before they arrive (like under the beds and furniture)
I use small bottles of unlabeled cleaning products for guests, but I keep the same products in larger quantities in a locked cabinet. I keep the keys in a safe and write the instructions on Turno, so they can easily access the supplies.
Cleaning material, yes! All amenities need to be cleaned regularly, even in intervals when the cleaner doesn't have access to the property. I work as a professional cleaner on Turno and I can tell you that: it's better for a host not to have a coffee maker, for example, than to have one and not be able to keep it sanitized. If guests spill coffee somewhere, it's better to have something they can clean up with!
I would have been thrilled if more of the Airbnbs I have stayed at had watched or taken your video to heart 😀. The biggest turn offs for me as a guest are insects, dirty sheets, and a dirty or clogged shower.
@@annaketola8908 I have no quarrel with spiders. I coexist with them in my own home. 😀 The insects I encountered were cockroaches and literally hundreds of ants in the airbnb.
THIS IS THE BEST MOST INFORMATIVE INFORMATION I HAVE EVER HEARD ON TH-cam !! I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT YOU WERE WILLING TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC !! I AM GENUINELY GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL TO YOU AND FOR YOU !! YOU HAVE MADE ME A SUBSCRIBER !! 🍻🍻
Great video! We’ve always rented units and cottages with full kitchens. Whether for winter ski vacations in the US or Canada, summer family reunions, or school vacations, I always enjoyed making morning pancakes and full breakfasts for our kids, creating great seafood chowders I poured into my portable but massive ‘Galloping Gourmet’ soup tureen thermos for our lunchtime ski lodge breaks (which right there saved a fortune), and even entertaining guests with Creole Eggs Pontchartrain (poached eggs, fresh pan-fried trout, sauce Bernaisse, and grits) on special occasions. Of course, we did our share of restaurants, too, but often brought doggie bags back, which needed reheating. Then a dozen years ago, I drove to Canada with half my kitchen to treat my youngest daughter and her girlfriends to a real US Thanksgiving dinner. They were all juniors at the University of Toronto, the girlfriends had never experienced our holiday, and my daughter was missing being home for the tradition. They also didn’t get any time off from their classes. My hotel was just off campus. In the little unit’s kitchen, I roasted two beautiful ducks, and made all the other side dishes. We all had a great time, and it gave me a chance to get to know my daughter’s closest friends. Really, there’s no better way to get to know someone than sharing the joy of cooking and breaking bread together. Then last year, I rented a little AirBnB house with a small but fully equipped kitchen in Boulder, Colorado. It was only three blocks away from the same daughter and her husband, whom were having their first-ever baby. The kitchen was important, because I was planning to make several of my signature full family meals (roast orange and lemon chicken, Chile Rellenos, great salads, and more) to support them, but didn’t want to be underfoot in their home as they prepared for the milestone. The AirBnB had a full fridge, full range, small dishwasher, pretty much everything but a microwave oven (which I did miss but managed without). The counters were only long enough for a breadboard on either side of the sink and a 4’ stretch on the other side of the short galley space. The owner even bought a $400 Ninja food processor for the unit so I could make my sauces and other things. I shopped local and filled the fridge, freezer, and counter with everything I needed to make our dishes, and had fun getting to ‘work.’ The rest of the unit was good, but dated. I did notify the owner minutes after I diagnosed a failing flapper stopper in the toilet. Ten days later, a first time grandmom, I left the unit immaculate and with a song in my heart. Overall my stay and host were so pleasant, the next long stay I ever do with an AirBnB will have to have a kitchen, too. Other than that, I agree on the mattresses, but not so much the technology tips. IMO, the quality and freshness of the mattress matters so much, but not so much the size unless you and your partner are very large. And half the reason I enjoy traveling for fun is to escape technology, whether it’s for speedy impersonal access, temperature monitoring, or surveillance.
GRREAT video, shared on social and to some colleagues. OUTDOOR SPACE / balconies searchable. Asked platforms about it all the time. Has there been any movement on that front? It's always the first photo we feature because there are people that either smoke or need fresh air or something, and to my knowledge NO platform gives you an easy way to find this. I hope to hear that will change at some point. Not a pool, not a hot tub, they want to sit outside somewhere private.
Always appreciate these videos and the knowledge shared in the webinars-many of your ideas and processes are encorporated into my listing. I too have found that most families want to travel and socialize in a home rather than a hotel. One major difference I have noticed as a host that lives on property from the many comments by hosts that remote manage is the issue of theft. Have been in operation for a year now and never had guests take (steal) any items during their stay-and I’ve hosted guests from all social stratas, age groups and backgrounds. A small few have cleaned out the staged water bottles and bath bombs, misplace kitchenware in the wrong drawer or cabinet, stained the couch, or forgetten personal items behind, but never outright stolen anything. This may be from establishing a repoir early during their stay and/or going above expectations in delivering value. If can you connect with your guests on a human level as a friend, they’ll respect you and your things.
Love this! Your spot on. However, what are your thoughts on "open" unpacked items like the coffee and sugar you speak on. Some hospitality partners like Marriott Homes and Villas require that everything you provide that can be consumed is individually packaged and sealed. We are clearly not trying to meet food health/safety standards of hotels, but is there any risk of contamination here; by people or pests?
Thank for sharing great ideas ! I’m a host in Santiago Dominican Republic and all your tips help Me improve my daily hosting ! Your welcome to visit anytime you wish
Thank you for all your advice and recommendations!! We have learned a lot form just a few of your posts. Will continue watching to catch up. We are venturing on our first airbnb in Fort Lauderdale next week if all goes well with our final inspections end of the week. Thanks again!!
Hi Sean! I really enjoy absorbing all your advice and tips on your videos. They are so watchable! I can give a smug nod to the things I do already, and make frantic notes on the things I need to be doing! Small point - I noticed you have changed your recommendation on Smartlocks from the Schlage Encode (which I couldn't get in the UK and I saw many people in the USA were also having difficulty getting hold of). This new one from Sifely, I was not aware of it. It does seem to be available in the UK. So thank you very much for the heads up because I know you will have done a lot of work to check it out before recommending. 🙏
Thanks for the great information. How can I get access to information about the ongoing demand without going through as service. I am currently using Beyond. I am still open to much....help
Im on a lake that hosts to vacationers and fishing groups. The problem is knowing what size bed works for both groups. I often rent to 2 fisherman in 2 twin size beds. However, a couple would rather have a queen (or king!). How do you decide the best use of space?
This was great info. My husband and I are deciding if we want to get into the air bnb space so having some tips is awesome! Also side note, on a personal level I have stayed at air bnbs a lot over the last year and I can definitely confirm. If you have cheap bedding- you 1000000% will not get a 5 star reviews. Some hosts are trying to cut corners and it shows. You think people won’t care but they totally do.
@@AirbnbAutomated these tips work but it requires extra time and details that will eat into your bottom line unless you have a markup for these amenities. Current guests are price sensitive
The reason behind hosts buying cheap bedding is because some, if not majority of guests, will ruin the bedding with urine, makeup, blood, etc. I can’t count the number of times I’ve had to replace white pillows and sheets because of this. I’ve tried bleach, oxiclean, etc. Stains are still there. Guests prefer white bedding (looks clean). A quality mattress with a waterproof zipped mattress cover and waterproof pillow covers are great investments.
One of my students in Miami has two near identical listings, the 2 queen is suffering. In miami couples want a king bed to themselves. There’s more that type of traveler than groups looking to save money. 2 queens is a “value” decision. Not an experience one
Hi, do you have any rentals that offer a hottub/spa? I’m considering this as an upgrade but I’m wondering how much more I might be able to bump up my nightly rate? To evaluate my payoff. Any thoughts on this? I looked at a spa on line $14K. But 60 months & no interest, under $250 a month. I’m thinking you should get $100 a night for sure. I’m in a vacation destination, not a city or business zone.
Isn’t monitoring your guests behavior 24/7 a complete invasion of privacy? I would never stay in an AirBnb that is collecting or analyzing my private space. It is your property but if I am staying there, I have a right to privacy.
No one is monitoring you buy camera or recording your words The management has the right to know if you throw a rager at midnight. Aside from volume levels. Yeah, you have complete privacy.
Agree with everything but having to give your email for the WIFI. I hate when you have to do something like this, and you'd risk me taking off 1 to 2 stars based on this dodgy practice to capture my data. Just straight up have somewhere where they can subscribe to your newsletter or see other properties if they enjoy their stay.
In the tropics springs can be cooler to sleep on. Many people visit us to escape winter and aren’t used to the heat. Also if you’re perimenopause or menopausal - you can overheat even quicker. It’s not fun.
Good luck! Demand is low but if you allow pets and are flexible with last minute bookings, and/or amenities guests likes, you'll be fine as long as you are price-competitive
Idea for next video: I want to have a pet-free airbnb rental. Aside from taking a deposit that could get held if the guests violate the policy and bring in an animal, what technology could I use to prove it? Many people have severe allergies, and I want to have an ultra clean, allergy free rental. How can I deter bad customers from bringing their dogs? Thanks in advance.
"Bad customer"? Why, because they want to travel with their pets? Usually people alert you beforehand when they come with pets and anyway, the pet option must be specified by you first in the announcement. You don't sound very hospitable, not everyone is trying to sneak in their dog or cat in your appartment
Not worth it. Most gamers travel with their own console and just plug it in. You risk it getting damaged or stolen. It would be better to have something like an arcade machine, pool table, air hockey table, etc.
A good AirBNB is comfy, cozy, and modern. The speeds and reliability can be found in an AirBNB, and not in a hotel. The tvs and kitchen can be wonderful. A tub with jets can be very nice. Yes, the Keurig, kettle, and snacks are helpful, too. The keyless lock can be a great start to the stay. Still, hi-speed and reliable internet is important without stayfi. Thanks.
It actually depends on the CRI. You can get cool light in 95+ CRI and it looks good. Warm light looks okay, but it’s just compensating for the high levels of green present in most cheaper low CRI cool lights. It’s really best to go between cool and warm. A 3500-4000 kelvin high CRI is the best. It’s not too cool and not too warm.
aAot of info. Actually making me less interested in buying an AirBNB. This is why we dont buy a franchise cause you are buying yourself a JOB! No thanks
As a guest, I hate being somewhere for a week and there’s no broom, vacuum, or spray cleaner!
TLDW:
1. King Bed
2. Good Light source (cold light) - Good Mirror - Handheld Mirror (5x)
3. At home coffee station - 1 out of 3 de-cafe or tea
4. FULLY STOCKED Kitchen - Anything you could ever want in a kitchen
5. Angle - What sets you apart, underserved amenity...Think ADA.
6. Supply bin, closet, unit, etc...
7. Supply cleaning supplies... Trust your guest they are humans too. Give them minis of cleaning supplies
8. Parking pass
9. QUALITY BEDDING, PILLOWS... Think anything that connects you to the ground, don't skimp out on it
10. SMART LOCK, and smart home features
thank you so much 4 the summary
That was close!
A parking pass was just an example of extras.
8.) is EXTRAS - spare batteries, spare sheets, spare parking pass
Our spare list also includes extension cords
Thank you soooo much for this summary @StavvySlav!!!! Time-saver, and I really appreciate it!
The only thing I can think while watching this guy is how many of his attractive female guests he's nailed...it happens 🤷
Biggest Airbnb complaint...dubious cleaning. Doesn't matter how nice everything else is if it is dirty!
Great tip on putting cleaning products in plain bottles that are labelled rather than showing the brand. Thanks!
Dude... this is THE BEST video for upgrading your rentals.
I just got my first home when this vid came out. Took all of his advice and I never have trouble with occupancy because these all work in favor the algorithm.
Now I have 3 rentals, thank you so much man.
@ womp womp
@user-pl1ys2wr2b you should be
Your video structure is brilliant. The fact you recommend what video to watch next ensures a high likelihood that your watcher will continue to watch more of your videos. Absolutely brilliant.
Electric plug in the bathroom (for hair dryer).
And basically more electric plugs around the apartment. Tourists are charging phones, charging banks, headphones, laptops and what not.
and curtains in the bedrooms! I hate not being able to block out the sun to sleep in when I’m staying in an airbnb.
I have not done this but I am ordering some today. I agree people will appreciate this.
8:00 I booked just now Airbnb for six days, but I had to leave after the first night. I was not able to sleep at all because mattress was such garbage, cheap foam one, but not only that the pillows were so horrible so uncomfortable. Literally I was not able to fall asleep from midnight until 7 am in the morning.7 hours of trying to fall asleep. This is not normal. I was able to refund that booking and I had to leave the same day and I just went to Hilton because I know that at least they will have a normal mattress and normal pillow so I can have sleep. This is so true to not be cheap about proper mattress and Good pillows.
I agree. I have intentionally purchased good quality bedding materials because the #1 thing people are buying is a GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP. My bed should be so comfortable.
If you’re looking for a free/low cost way to stand out, allow pets. A lot of people want to travel with their pets and the searchable options are usually limited. 5 years hosting and hundreds of dogs later we had little to no issues at all. We are consistently have a higher occupancy rate to a very similar rental on our street (in terms of aesthetics and reviews) that has a hot tub.
Do you require a deposit? We were thinking of doing this but hesitant to do it.
How do you deal with the fur and also some other guests may be allergic to pets fur. How do you remove all the fur that can be hidden?
@@RT-us5ezYes we just do a $30 deposit so keep it reasonable but gives a little extra time for cleaning if needed but it almost always isn’t. I think most pet owner’s are appreciative and seem to do some extra cleaning.
@@romi929With 90% of dogs we honestly don’t notice much of a difference in clean time compared to other guests. We get a lot of families and honestly the guests with dogs usually require less cleaning than the ones with dogs. We haven’t had any complaints about allergies, we recently did have a future guest bring it up (husband has a bad allergy) and I just asked that they remind me before their stay so we can make sure to do some extras before they arrive (like under the beds and furniture)
@@romi929Perhaps we have lost the odd reservation that we didn’t know about but our bookings are very strong.
I use small bottles of unlabeled cleaning products for guests, but I keep the same products in larger quantities in a locked cabinet. I keep the keys in a safe and write the instructions on Turno, so they can easily access the supplies.
Cleaning material, yes! All amenities need to be cleaned regularly, even in intervals when the cleaner doesn't have access to the property. I work as a professional cleaner on Turno and I can tell you that: it's better for a host not to have a coffee maker, for example, than to have one and not be able to keep it sanitized. If guests spill coffee somewhere, it's better to have something they can clean up with!
I would have been thrilled if more of the Airbnbs I have stayed at had watched or taken your video to heart 😀. The biggest turn offs for me as a guest are insects, dirty sheets, and a dirty or clogged shower.
Spiders are terrible, I know. But they are a sign of clean air where I live. Thank God we still an insect or two in this world.
@@annaketola8908 I have no quarrel with spiders. I coexist with them in my own home. 😀 The insects I encountered were cockroaches and literally hundreds of ants in the airbnb.
THIS IS THE BEST MOST INFORMATIVE INFORMATION I HAVE EVER HEARD ON TH-cam !! I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT YOU WERE WILLING TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC !! I AM GENUINELY GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL TO YOU AND FOR YOU !! YOU HAVE MADE ME A SUBSCRIBER !! 🍻🍻
Super happy to help
So much value in this video. Thank you so much for making this for all us noons! You rock!
THank you for this informative video I've watched it several times. It helps that you are cute :) on top of interesting!
😁
Best to have every consumable packaged.
Thank you very much. Your tips are very much vital..
Great video! We’ve always rented units and cottages with full kitchens. Whether for winter ski vacations in the US or Canada, summer family reunions, or school vacations, I always enjoyed making morning pancakes and full breakfasts for our kids, creating great seafood chowders I poured into my portable but massive ‘Galloping Gourmet’ soup tureen thermos for our lunchtime ski lodge breaks (which right there saved a fortune), and even entertaining guests with Creole Eggs Pontchartrain (poached eggs, fresh pan-fried trout, sauce Bernaisse, and grits) on special occasions. Of course, we did our share of restaurants, too, but often brought doggie bags back, which needed reheating.
Then a dozen years ago, I drove to Canada with half my kitchen to treat my youngest daughter and her girlfriends to a real US Thanksgiving dinner. They were all juniors at the University of Toronto, the girlfriends had never experienced our holiday, and my daughter was missing being home for the tradition. They also didn’t get any time off from their classes. My hotel was just off campus. In the little unit’s kitchen, I roasted two beautiful ducks, and made all the other side dishes. We all had a great time, and it gave me a chance to get to know my daughter’s closest friends. Really, there’s no better way to get to know someone than sharing the joy of cooking and breaking bread together.
Then last year, I rented a little AirBnB house with a small but fully equipped kitchen in Boulder, Colorado. It was only three blocks away from the same daughter and her husband, whom were having their first-ever baby. The kitchen was important, because I was planning to make several of my signature full family meals (roast orange and lemon chicken, Chile Rellenos, great salads, and more) to support them, but didn’t want to be underfoot in their home as they prepared for the milestone. The AirBnB had a full fridge, full range, small dishwasher, pretty much everything but a microwave oven (which I did miss but managed without). The counters were only long enough for a breadboard on either side of the sink and a 4’ stretch on the other side of the short galley space. The owner even bought a $400 Ninja food processor for the unit so I could make my sauces and other things. I shopped local and filled the fridge, freezer, and counter with everything I needed to make our dishes, and had fun getting to ‘work.’ The rest of the unit was good, but dated. I did notify the owner minutes after I diagnosed a failing flapper stopper in the toilet. Ten days later, a first time grandmom, I left the unit immaculate and with a song in my heart. Overall my stay and host were so pleasant, the next long stay I ever do with an AirBnB will have to have a kitchen, too.
Other than that, I agree on the mattresses, but not so much the technology tips. IMO, the quality and freshness of the mattress matters so much, but not so much the size unless you and your partner are very large. And half the reason I enjoy traveling for fun is to escape technology, whether it’s for speedy impersonal access, temperature monitoring, or surveillance.
GRREAT video, shared on social and to some colleagues. OUTDOOR SPACE / balconies searchable. Asked platforms about it all the time. Has there been any movement on that front? It's always the first photo we feature because there are people that either smoke or need fresh air or something, and to my knowledge NO platform gives you an easy way to find this. I hope to hear that will change at some point. Not a pool, not a hot tub, they want to sit outside somewhere private.
You're still the absolute best. Wow. Such good stuff. Thank you.
So helpful! My husband and I are about to start shopping for properties. I'll be watching everything you got!
Always appreciate these videos and the knowledge shared in the webinars-many of your ideas and processes are encorporated into my listing. I too have found that most families want to travel and socialize in a home rather than a hotel. One major difference I have noticed as a host that lives on property from the many comments by hosts that remote manage is the issue of theft. Have been in operation for a year now and never had guests take (steal) any items during their stay-and I’ve hosted guests from all social stratas, age groups and backgrounds. A small few have cleaned out the staged water bottles and bath bombs, misplace kitchenware in the wrong drawer or cabinet, stained the couch, or forgetten personal items behind, but never outright stolen anything. This may be from establishing a repoir early during their stay and/or going above expectations in delivering value. If can you connect with your guests on a human level as a friend, they’ll respect you and your things.
Thank you! These will help us so much when we're setting up our properties.
Hey can you make a video for Airbnb hosts effected by New York regulation? Thanks so much Sean!🙏🏽
Love this! Your spot on. However, what are your thoughts on "open" unpacked items like the coffee and sugar you speak on. Some hospitality partners like Marriott Homes and Villas require that everything you provide that can be consumed is individually packaged and sealed. We are clearly not trying to meet food health/safety standards of hotels, but is there any risk of contamination here; by people or pests?
Have you seen my coffee station videos?
@@AirbnbAutomatedYes sir I'm aware. Thats exactly why I bring this up.
Great tips, thank you!
Gracias Sean. Good advise
Great video!! Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing. Those mirrors are called cheval mirrors for anyone wondering.
Thanks for this
Excellent info
Awesome inputs! Thank you ❤
Great video, thanks for sharing all
These tips❤
alright bud, you have a new subscriber
If you put handicap accessable in the filter for my area in Maine, no options come up, even no step entry reduces options by 95% .
Thanks a lot for all details
Great content as always Sean. Thanks!
super great....thanks
Thank you. I have a one bedroom Apt I keep empty. Looking to rent.
Great info thanks
Great job
Thank for sharing great ideas ! I’m a host in Santiago Dominican Republic and all your tips help
Me improve my daily hosting ! Your welcome to visit anytime you wish
Thank you for this video. Dose it matter where my Airbnb is located? That all these apply to?
These are all fairly universal, but, certain guests need things that others dont. Its about the guests. Location does affect that
EXCELLENT VIDEO HERE!!
I have a question about the cleaning supply:
Do you give rags or sponges?
Clean rag every turn over? One, 2?
Paper towels?
Thank you for the good tips!!!❤
Sean Thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you for all your advice and recommendations!! We have learned a lot form just a few of your posts. Will continue watching to catch up. We are venturing on our first airbnb in Fort Lauderdale next week if all goes well with our final inspections end of the week. Thanks again!!
Really good video.
What great content
Hi Sean! I really enjoy absorbing all your advice and tips on your videos. They are so watchable! I can give a smug nod to the things I do already, and make frantic notes on the things I need to be doing! Small point - I noticed you have changed your recommendation on Smartlocks from the Schlage Encode (which I couldn't get in the UK and I saw many people in the USA were also having difficulty getting hold of). This new one from Sifely, I was not aware of it. It does seem to be available in the UK. So thank you very much for the heads up because I know you will have done a lot of work to check it out before recommending. 🙏
great to know... I will have to find a favorite for locks over the pond.
Thanks for the great information. How can I get access to information about the ongoing demand without going through as service. I am currently using Beyond. I am still open to much....help
very informative
Im on a lake that hosts to vacationers and fishing groups. The problem is knowing what size bed works for both groups. I often rent to 2 fisherman in 2 twin size beds. However, a couple would rather have a queen (or king!). How do you decide the best use of space?
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
#11 must have as a host: one extra button on collar shirts 😂
😂😂😂😂
This was great info. My husband and I are deciding if we want to get into the air bnb space so having some tips is awesome!
Also side note, on a personal level I have stayed at air bnbs a lot over the last year and I can definitely confirm. If you have cheap bedding- you 1000000% will not get a 5 star reviews. Some hosts are trying to cut corners and it shows. You think people won’t care but they totally do.
Happy to provide you the tips you need. If you have questions , feel free to ask
@@AirbnbAutomated these tips work but it requires extra time and details that will eat into your bottom line unless you have a markup for these amenities. Current guests are price sensitive
@christianchanco2018 these amenities will drive the markups at which you speak. Pinky promise
The reason behind hosts buying cheap bedding is because some, if not majority of guests, will ruin the bedding with urine, makeup, blood, etc. I can’t count the number of times I’ve had to replace white pillows and sheets because of this. I’ve tried bleach, oxiclean, etc. Stains are still there. Guests prefer white bedding (looks clean).
A quality mattress with a waterproof zipped mattress cover and waterproof pillow covers are great investments.
@@Ramanhere468 That's true; I bought an expensive temper pudic mattress and it was ruined by fluid
Would kind size bed be better than two queens ?
One of my students in Miami has two near identical listings, the 2 queen is suffering. In miami couples want a king bed to themselves. There’s more that type of traveler than groups looking to save money.
2 queens is a “value” decision. Not an experience one
Hi, do you have any rentals that offer a hottub/spa? I’m considering this as an upgrade but I’m wondering how much more I might be able to bump up my nightly rate? To evaluate my payoff. Any thoughts on this?
I looked at a spa on line $14K. But 60 months & no interest, under $250 a month. I’m thinking you should get $100 a night for sure. I’m in a vacation destination, not a city or business zone.
Thank you 🙏
Would great to get some tips from you with my listing
You can submit it on IG for a review
Isn’t monitoring your guests behavior 24/7 a complete invasion of privacy? I would never stay in an AirBnb that is collecting or analyzing my private space. It is your property but if I am staying there, I have a right to privacy.
No one is monitoring you buy camera or recording your words
The management has the right to know if you throw a rager at midnight.
Aside from volume levels. Yeah, you have complete privacy.
You put a ring light & common area camera
Ppl steal & this ensures they get caught
Do you stock the pantry with food and charge by item used?
I can't find the area in the airbnb listing where we can mark that we have a king bed. Can anyone tell me where that is?
Hi Sean my listings under google search is showing up in Spanish language! Any idea how i can fix this pls
What Pillows do you recommend?
If everyone likes different kinds of matresses and linens, how do you choose what to put in your AirBNB?
Coffee / Tea without quality milk powder (Full cream) won't make a perfect coffee or milk tea. Here I choose Everyday (Nestle) brand
Can you recommend a cleaning company or person in Philadelphia?
Hi,
Can I intern for you as an Airbnb co-host so I can have hands -on experience in Airbnb?
Agree with everything but having to give your email for the WIFI. I hate when you have to do something like this, and you'd risk me taking off 1 to 2 stars based on this dodgy practice to capture my data. Just straight up have somewhere where they can subscribe to your newsletter or see other properties if they enjoy their stay.
So smart
Can we get the links to the smoke detectors?
Sure thing. They’re in the description on the video
do guest prefer memory foam mattress or spring mattress
Most spring feel a little Cheap. So per $500 spent. Memory foam. But over the $1000 mark, spring/foam combos perform well
In the tropics springs can be cooler to sleep on. Many people visit us to escape winter and aren’t used to the heat. Also if you’re perimenopause or menopausal - you can overheat even quicker. It’s not fun.
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2024 will be my year to enter the Airbnb world. Thank you Sean I will be building my business base on all your videos.
LOL bad timing to get in...
Good luck! Demand is low but if you allow pets and are flexible with last minute bookings, and/or amenities guests likes, you'll be fine as long as you are price-competitive
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Idea for next video: I want to have a pet-free airbnb rental. Aside from taking a deposit that could get held if the guests violate the policy and bring in an animal, what technology could I use to prove it? Many people have severe allergies, and I want to have an ultra clean, allergy free rental. How can I deter bad customers from bringing their dogs? Thanks in advance.
"Bad customer"? Why, because they want to travel with their pets? Usually people alert you beforehand when they come with pets and anyway, the pet option must be specified by you first in the announcement. You don't sound very hospitable, not everyone is trying to sneak in their dog or cat in your appartment
Do you think leaving a PS5 for airbnb clients could be stolen? or is that a great feature?
Not worth it. Most gamers travel with their own console and just plug it in. You risk it getting damaged or stolen. It would be better to have something like an arcade machine, pool table, air hockey table, etc.
You might want to get rid of the 70s adult film star apparel. I doubt that you were even around in the 70s. Lol
Some people think I’m 55 🤷🏻♂️
Does that count as appropriation?
@@AirbnbAutomated Okay, Joe Vegas! Lol
hi-speed internet
A good AirBNB is comfy, cozy, and modern. The speeds and reliability can be found in an AirBNB, and not in a hotel. The tvs and kitchen can be wonderful. A tub with jets can be very nice. Yes, the Keurig, kettle, and snacks are helpful, too. The keyless lock can be a great start to the stay. Still, hi-speed and reliable internet is important without stayfi. Thanks.
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All cold light sucks. Warm light only. Cold light makes you look dead. Warm light makes you look good.
It actually depends on the CRI. You can get cool light in 95+ CRI and it looks good. Warm light looks okay, but it’s just compensating for the high levels of green present in most cheaper low CRI cool lights. It’s really best to go between cool and warm. A 3500-4000 kelvin high CRI is the best. It’s not too cool and not too warm.
I like the ecosmart bulbs with the switch on the bulb. There are several setting from blue to more orange. I usually use the neutral or slightly warm
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NO! NO! NO! Feller, not everyone is looking for coffee!!! Oh dear, you have no idea
aAot of info. Actually making me less interested in buying an AirBNB. This is why we dont buy a franchise cause you are buying yourself a JOB! No thanks
25000 stays yeah right lol. 😆