Airbnb For Dummies 1st Edition by Symon He, James Svetec ISBN 1394154631 9781394154630

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ISBN 10: 1394154631
ISBN 13: 9781394154630
Author: Symon He, James Svetec

Airbnb For Dummies is here to help you prep your property and post your first listing on the wildly popular short-term rental site. Even if you don’t have a house, you can become an Airbnb host. A spare room at your place, a camper, a boat, a treehouse, a castle–you can turn just about anything into an Airbnb and earn additional income hosting guests. You can even offer tours around your hometown. This comprehensive resource helps you make your goals a reality, with details on how to get set up and navigate the platform and where to turn for info on local short-term rental rules, plus all the post-pandemic changes to travel and to Airbnb’s policies. Learn to attract adventurers from far and wide, with help from For Dummies experts.

• Decide whether becoming an Airbnb host is right for you
• Create an appealing listing on the Airbnb site and attract guests
• Host experiences and ensure the health and safety of guests
• Get positive reviews and improve your property’s visibility

This book is especially for you, the first-time Airbnb host in need of a guide for creating a listing, keeping up a property, and attracting guests

Airbnb For Dummies 1st Edition Table of contents:

Part 1: Getting Started with Airbnb

Chapter 1: The Lowdown on Airbnb, Just the Basics

Looking at the Big Picture

Understanding How the Pandemic Changed Airbnb Hosting

Answering Common Questions That You as a Potential Host May Have

Chapter 2: Hosting on Airbnb: What It Really Means

Having a Hospitality Mind-Set — What It Takes to Be a Host

Before Becoming an Airbnb Host: What to Consider

Chapter 3: Buying or Building a Property for Airbnb

Understanding the Opportunity Today

Renting Versus Buying or Building

Choosing the Right Market

Understanding and Securing Financing

Considering Other Investment Factors

Chapter 4: Determining Your Profit Potential

Decoding How Much You Can Really Make on Airbnb

Researching Your Airbnb Market: Earning Statistics

Determining the Size of Your Pie

Comparing the Big City versus Rural

Determining the Legality of Hosting in Your Market

Part 2: Putting the Spotlight on Your Listing

Chapter 5: Preparing Your Property for Airbnb

Creating Profit Potential with Your Property

Determining the Amenities Guests Want in Your Market

Focusing on Which Amenities, Furniture, and Appliances to Include

Figuring Out What Space Is Accessible to Guests in Your Listing

Managing Neighbors’ Relations

Managing Landlord Relations

Getting Proper Insurance Protection

Being a Guest First to Better Understand Hosting — Walk in Your Guests’ Shoes

Chapter 6: Building the Perfect Listing

Making a Strong First Impression

Creating a Listing That Gets Attention

Writing a Strong Headline

Drafting a Great Description

Setting House Rules

Choosing a Cancellation Policy

Determining Appropriate Fees

Turning on Instant Book: The Pros and Cons

Chapter 7: Making Your Listing Shine with Photography

Setting Your Photo Strategy

Staging Your Property for Photos

Getting All the Shots

Working with Your Photographer to Get Great Photos

Identifying Tips and Tricks Used by Top Listings and Superhosts

Part 3: Uncovering Important Pricing Essentials

Chapter 8: Setting Your Listing Pricing

Focusing on Baseline Pricing

Ramping Up to Baseline Pricing

Understanding and Adjusting for Seasonality

Factoring in Temporality and Special Events: Going from High to Low

Using Dynamic Pricing: Yes or No?

Setting Other Types of Fees

Chapter 9: Increasing Your Profit Potential

Leaving Money on the Table

Picking the Low Hanging Fruits First

Reducing Operating Costs

Spending Smart: Best Purchases That You Can Make Now for Profits Later

Increasing Booking Revenue

Maximizing Overall Revenue Potential

Creating Additional Revenue Sources

Chapter 10: Going on Cruise Control and Still Making Money

Choosing Sanity over Profits: Steer Clear of Burning Out

Identifying What You Can Eliminate

Automating to Make Your Life Easier

Outsourcing Different Tasks

Chapter 11: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane… No… It’s a Superhost!

What Makes a Superhost: Putting the Guest First and Foremost

Meeting Superhost Requirements

Maintaining Superhost Status

Losing Superhost Status and Bouncing Back

Eyeing Superhost Alternatives: Business Travel Ready and Family Friendly

Part 4: Mastering Your Guests’ Experience

Chapter 12: Comprehending What Being a Good Host Means

Understanding the Guest Search Experience

Identifying the Fundamentals of Guest Satisfaction

Creating Your Guest-Centric Plan

Catering to Your Ideal Guest Type

Chapter 13: Creating a Seamless Check-In Process

Communicating Check-In Information with Guests

Preparing for Your Guest Check-In

Handling the Check-In Process

Chapter 14: Continuing a Stress-Free Guest Stay Through Check-Out

Setting the Tone for Your Guests’ Arrival

Ensuring Your Guests Enjoy Their Stay

Ensuring a Smooth Check-Out

Knowing What to Do After Guests Leave

Managing and Responding to Guest Reviews

Chapter 15: Upkeeping Your Space to Keep the Reservations Coming

Maintaining Your Space to Ensure Long-Term Success on Airbnb

Cleaning Your Space — The No. 1 Biggest Headache

Using Professional Cleaners

Having a Cleaning Backup Plan in Place

Part 5: Tackling Important Money Matters

Chapter 16: Hosting without a Property through Airbnb Experiences

Introducing Airbnb Experiences

Considering the Advantages and Disadvantages to Hosting an Experience

Understanding the Keys to Successful Experiences

Brainstorming Unique Airbnb Experience Concepts

Submitting Your Airbnb Experience for Approval

Looking at the Future of Airbnb Experiences

Chapter 17: Understanding Airbnb Taxes

Getting Serious about Taxes

Taking Account of Your Airbnb Earnings

Taking Account of Your Airbnb Expenses

Exploring Recent Tax Law Changes

Chapter 18: Making Big Bucks as an Airbnb Co-Host

Co-Hosting: What It Actually Takes to Manage Other People’s Listings

Scaling Your Income through Co-Hosting

Part 6: The Parts of Tens

Chapter 19: Ten Tips to Become a Better Host

Become a Guest First

Research Your Market Before Hosting

Invite but Never Impose

Offer More Than Promised

Touch Base with Your Guests

Use Tiny Helpful Labels

Always Have Extra Essentials

Use Action Shots in Your Photos

Disclose and Highlight Potential Negatives Up Front

Measure Return on Time

Chapter 20: Ten Best Purchases for Hosts

Futon Couch or Sofa Bed

Floor Mats for Every Entrance

Shoe Racks

Universal Device Chargers for Every Room

Large Capacity Appliances

Storage Lockers with Locks

High Quality Mattress and Linens

Smart Locks

Automation Tools

Better Coffee Options

Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Increase Your Earnings

Putting Your Best Listing Forward

Asking Guests to Leave Reviews

Tailoring Amenities to Your Audience

Offering Add-On Goods and Services

Using Appropriate Pricing

Hosting More Listings

Listing an Airbnb Experience

Thinking Long Term

Renting Something Else

Avoiding Catastrophic Losses

Index

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