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Age is just a number? - How Old do you have to be to Rent an Airbnb

According to Airbnb's terms of service you must be 18 or older to book as a guest or a traveler on their platform. However, for a lot of hosts if you are between the ripe young age of 18 to 25 we might categorically pass on the opportunity to take

How Much Should I Charge to clean my Airbnb?

This is not always a straightforward answer. The biggest factor is your pricing scheme. It should be obvious that you want to charge as much as the market can bear! More importantly, you need to at least cover the cleaning costs, including time (hours), cleaning materials, cleaning supplies, and laundering

Is the Airbnb Dream Dead? It's on Life Support

The Airbnb dream is not dead, unless you are brain dead. You can be involved in the short term rental game without Airbnb dictating how you rent.  If you've been in this game for a while, you know how it goes. You list your property on Airbnb, and cash flows

Can an Airbnb Qualify a Property as Commercial Space?

Being a host in different countries throughout the world, I have learned that there is a massive gray area regarding whether using an Airbnb constitutes a property qualifying as a commercial space. The short answer is no. Aside from a property generating income, this alone does not necessarily mean your

The Ultimate Test of a Host's Sanity!

So, here's what went down: our intrepid host welcomed a guest with a service animal... and ended up hosting a DOG-GONE zoo! 7 dogs. Yes, you read that right. The host politely asked the guest to pack up their furry friends (and friends!) since it was against house rules, but

Stuck Between Airbnb and Management: A Tenant's Dilemma

As an Airbnb renter, you've likely encountered your fair share of challenges. But what happens when you're caught between a management company that demands 25% of your revenue and a building full of tenants who are getting away with renting out their units without paying a dime? One frustrated tenant

How to Host Airbnb Remotely without headaches

The sky is the limit in terms of possibilities for remote hosting on Airbnb. Because I'm a computer geek, I like to have tedious tasks automated. Smart locksOne of the best things you can do is install a smart lock. To be honest, I actually dislike referring to them as

Report an Airbnb Host Scammer - Tips for Guests

We often hear about hosts being scammed by guests on Airbnb, however there are instances where hosts are trying to take advantage of unsuspecting guests. There are a few things to consider when booking an Airbnb as a guest. 1. Take photos and videos Always take pictures before and after

How Much Does Airbnb Take From Hosts in Fees?

As many of you know, Airbnb charges a not so small fee on each booking to help cover the costs of running their platform, including 24/7 customer support and lining there pockets. Claims online of hosts and / or guests having to pay an upwards total of 15% are in

Airbnb AirCover For Hosts - Leaving our butts in the breeze

Airbnb offers a compelling service at first glance for hosts. What is there not to like? You simply list your property(s) and the leads magically pour in. In addition, if anything goes wrong, you have a ginormous company behind you to cover any damages, liability undergone free of charge!

8 Common Airbnb Guest Scams and How to Protect Your Property

This day in age, it is even more prudent for hosts to be up on game regarding the potentials to be scammed by guests. If you have been hosting with Airbnb for a while, you already know what's up. Airbnb favors guests over hosts which makes them a guest centric

Is It Standard Practice to Give Airbnb Host your ID

The short answer your question is no.  Most Airbnb hosts rely on Airbnb to provide a background check on their guests, but they do have the option to implement additional screening measures if they feel it's necessary. This is congruent with Airbnb's policies. Why is the host requiring my ID?

Airbnb vs Direct Booking​ for Hosts

For many hosts, there comes a point in time where you realize that our love affair with Airbnb is not all what it's cracked up to be. As the honeymoon period fades, reality quickly sets in. Those promises of 1 million Air Cover policy aren't all they’re cracked up

Can I Book An Airbnb Directly with Owner?

The question worth a 1000 words. Absolutely you can book directly with hosts! In fact, we as host prefer it!  You see, hosts like myself pride ourselves on doing a good job for our guests. We want you to enjoy your stay with us; we enjoying being helpful. It's called

Hosts Beware: The Unspoken Dangers of Relying on Airbnb and Other Rental Platforms

I often scour the internet in search of hosting experiences related to bookings gone awry on Airbnb - surprise, surprise! Time after time, I'm shocked and quite fearful as someone who hosts themselves at how seemingly honest hosts find themselves in god-awful situations. Such posts underscore the need for a

I’m Saying It: The Biggest Enemy of Short-Term Rental hosts; The Hotel Cartel

We all know that short-term rentals (STRs) have become a focal point of regulatory scrutiny in various cities worldwide due to so-called “concerns” about their impact on housing markets, community dynamics, and tourism. I don’t deny there is some impact depending on the given markets. But let's not get

Airbnb, Vrbo Damage Claims: What You Need to Know - Theory vs Reality

Airbnb and Vrbo are two of the most popular short-term rental platforms, and they both offer some form of damage protection for hosts. However, there are some important differences between the two platforms' damage policies. Airbnb in TheoryAirbnb's damage protection policy covers up to $1 million in damages to your