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  • ISBN-13: 9781119626077
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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 384 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 234x188x25 mm, kaal: 499 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 25-Sep-2020
  • Kirjastus: For Dummies
  • ISBN-10: 1119626072
  • ISBN-13: 9781119626077

Make extra money—and your guests extra happy—with Airbnb! 

You’ve got that spare tower, mansion, apartment, couch, or perhaps even treehouse (really—there are more than 2,400 treehouses listed on Airbnb). You’re a polite, clean, and tolerant host. And you want to make some money. Congratulations, you’re fully qualified to become part of the Airbnb revolution! Whether you’re looking to break into the business, or have already started and are researching ways of making your guests feel even more pampered as you grow your reputation and income, Airbnb for Dummies is the perfect venue for you. And this applies whether you currently own property or not! 

Sit back in your lounge recliner and let the owners and founders of Learnairbnb.com show you the ins and outs of the short-term rental boom that connects hosts with travelers looking for more economical and personal travel experiences across the world. Sip a refreshing drink as you learn how to manage the day-to-day—from maintaining listings to keeping things clean for your guests—and how to maximize and increase your profits.

  • Make an attractive listing
  • Perfect your pricing
  • Profit without a property
  • Create amazing guest experiences

So, get hold of a copy, read it in your favorite spot, and watch as the money and excited guests beat a path to your door!

Introduction 1(4)
About This Book
1(1)
Foolish Assumptions
2(1)
Icons Used in This Book
3(1)
Where to Go from Here
3(2)
PART 1 GETTING STARTED WITH AIRBNB
5(42)
Chapter 1 The Lowdown on Airbnb, Just the Basics
7(10)
Looking at the Big Picture
7(3)
The sharing economy --- putting underutilized resources to use
8(1)
Understanding what short-term rentals are
9(1)
Knowing what you need to host
9(1)
Recognizing the Benefits of Airbnb as a Platform Compared to Its Competition
10(2)
Answering Common Questions That You as a Potential Host May Have
12(5)
Why would I allow strangers into my house?
12(1)
Is it safe to host on Airbnb?
13(1)
Is my property suited for Airbnb?
14(1)
Is it legal to host?
15(1)
Am I suited to host on Airbnb?
15(1)
What if a guest gets hurt?
16(1)
What is the difference between couch surfing and Airbnb?
16(1)
Chapter 2 Hosting on Airbnb: What It Really Means
17(12)
Having a Hospitality Mind-set --- What It Takes to Be a Host
17(5)
Opening your heart and your home to guests
19(1)
Establishing trust through transparency and dependability
20(1)
Keeping your place clean and well equipped
20(1)
Delivering on (rising) expectations
21(1)
Setting up systems so your guests have a unique stay
21(1)
Adding a touch of personal magic
22(1)
Before Becoming an Airbnb Host: What to Consider
22(7)
Being aware of your hidden expectations
22(2)
Inviting strangers into your home
24(1)
Making the commitment
24(1)
Looking at how technologically savvy you are
25(1)
Being aware of how your decision to host affects others in your life
26(1)
Determining the type of host you want to become
27(2)
Chapter 3 Determining Your Profit Potential
29(18)
Decoding How Much You Can Really Make on Airbnb
30(2)
Starting with national averages
30(1)
Your location mostly determines your Airbnb profit potential
30(2)
Researching Your Airbnb Market: Earning Statistics
32(5)
Finding the crucial market statistics
33(2)
Understanding the market deeper
35(2)
Determining the Size of Your Pie
37(5)
Factoring operating expenses
38(1)
Estimating time commitment
39(3)
Comparing the Big City versus Rural
42(2)
Earning a profit in any market
42(1)
Adding more Airbnb listings without purchasing property
43(1)
Determining the Legality of Hosting in Your Market
44(3)
Being aware of the potential risks of Airbnb hosting
44(1)
Finding out what laws or restrictions apply to you
45(2)
PART 2 PUTTING THE SPOTLIGHT ON YOUR LISTING
47(64)
Chapter 4 Preparing Your Property for Airbnb
49(24)
Creating Profit Potential with Your Property
50(2)
Maximizing the potential of your listing by optimizing your space
50(1)
Starting your listing off strong
51(1)
Determining the Amenities Guests Want in Your Market
52(2)
Identifying the types of amenities to include in your listing
53(1)
Looking at your competition to better gauge what guests want
54(1)
Focusing on Which Amenities, Furniture, and Appliances to Include
54(7)
Focusing on the must-have amenities
55(2)
Remembering the often forgotten
57(1)
Stuck between a must-have and a nice-to-have
58(1)
Providing a bonus: The nice-to-haves
58(1)
Surprising with the outstanding
59(1)
Avoiding the wastes of money
60(1)
Figuring Out What Space Is Accessible to Guests in Your Listing
61(1)
Bedroom and bathroom
61(1)
Kitchen
62(1)
Access to living room, outdoor spaces, and other rooms
62(1)
Managing Neighbors' Relations
62(3)
Being a good neighbor: Why doing so is profitable
63(1)
Investing in neighbor relations before you start
63(1)
Communicating with your neighbors
64(1)
Managing Landlord Relations
65(3)
Being aware of the risks of hosting without consent
65(1)
Asking your landlord if you can host on Airbnb
66(1)
What landlords want to know when it comes to hosting
66(1)
Pitching your landlord
67(1)
Getting Proper Insurance Protection
68(2)
Grasping the importance of being properly insured
68(1)
Understanding Airbnb's liability protection and not relying on it alone
68(1)
Buying your own insurance to ensure you're fully protected
69(1)
Being a Guest First to Better Understand Hosting --- Walk in Your Guests' Shoes
70(3)
Chapter 5 Building the Perfect Listing
73(26)
Making a Strong First Impression
74(2)
Creating a Listing That Gets Attention
76(3)
Winning at Airbnb search engine optimization
76(2)
Identifying the most important pillars when setting up your listing
78(1)
Understanding how to play the long game to perform better
78(1)
Writing a Strong Headline
79(5)
What makes a great headline
80(1)
What you need to know in order to draft a top-notch headline
81(1)
How you can write your own headline
82(2)
Drafting a Great Description
84(3)
What to include in your listing description
84(1)
Organizing your listing for success
84(1)
Keeping the goal in mind (more bookings)
85(2)
Setting House Rules
87(3)
Knowing what to cover and why
88(1)
Enforcing your house rules successfully: The how-to
89(1)
Choosing a Cancellation Policy
90(3)
Identifying the six cancellation policies
90(1)
Selecting the policy that's right for you
91(2)
Determining Appropriate Fees
93(2)
Cleaning fees
93(1)
Security deposit
94(1)
Additional guest fees
95(1)
Turning on Instant Book: The Pros and Cons
95(4)
Chapter 6 Making Your Listing Shine with Photography
99(12)
Setting Your Photo Strategy
100(3)
Understanding why photos are so important
100(1)
Analyzing which photos perform best and worst
100(1)
Hiring a professional photographer: Why doing so is a smart decision
101(2)
Staging Your Property for Photos
103(1)
Realizing why property staging is key
103(1)
Staging your space like a pro
104(1)
Getting All the Shots
104(3)
Mixing it up: From wide to detailed to closeup shots
105(1)
Having a photography checklist
106(1)
Working with Your Photographer to Get Great Photos
107(2)
Lighting the shot
107(1)
Composing the shot
107(1)
Getting the proper exposure
108(1)
Identifying Tips and Tricks Used by Top Listings and Superhosts
109(2)
PART 3 UNCOVERING IMPORTANT PRICING ESSENTIALS
111(70)
Chapter 7 Setting Your Listing Pricing
113(20)
Focusing on Baseline Pricing
114(2)
Studying your competition: Gather comparable market data
114(2)
Choosing a baseline pricing strategy
116(1)
Ramping Up to Baseline Pricing
116(1)
Understanding and Adjusting for Seasonality
117(2)
Factoring in Temporality and Special Events: Going from High to Low
119(2)
Using Dynamic Pricing: Yes or No?
121(4)
Underperforming with Airbnb's Smart Pricing tool
122(1)
Aligning incentives with third-party dynamic pricing tool
123(2)
Setting Other Types of Fees
125(8)
Setting the cleaning fee
125(2)
Setting the extra person fee
127(2)
Setting the security deposit
129(1)
Lowering the barrier to booking
130(3)
Chapter 8 Increasing Your Profit Potential
133(22)
Leaving Money on the Table
134(1)
Picking the Low Hanging Fruits First
135(1)
Having a great listing profile
135(1)
Delivering 5-star guest experiences consistently
135(1)
Reducing Operating Costs
136(3)
Recognizing where to take special care when cutting cost
136(2)
Strategizing your cuts
138(1)
Spending Smart: Best Purchases That You Can Make Now for Profits Later
139(3)
Increasing Booking Revenue
142(7)
Boosting occupancy rate
142(1)
Raising average nightly rate (ANR)
142(1)
Expanding listing availability
142(1)
Doing all three: Yes or no?
142(2)
Considering the four scenarios of Airbnb listing performance
144(4)
Charging a premium over competition
148(1)
Using dynamic pricing to take out the guesswork
149(1)
Maximizing Overall Revenue Potential
149(3)
Improving your offering to increase revenue potential
149(1)
Increasing occupancy capacity
150(2)
Creating Additional Revenue Sources
152(3)
Chapter 9 Going on Cruise Control and Still Making Money
155(14)
Choosing Sanity over Profits: Steer Clear of Burning Out
156(3)
Figuring out what you can handle
156(2)
Minimizing your time and stress is just as important as maximizing profits
158(1)
Thinking about your hosting like a business
158(1)
Identifying What You Can Eliminate
159(2)
Automating to Make Your Life Easier
161(2)
Automating check-ins
161(2)
Automating pricing
163(1)
Outsourcing Different Tasks
163(6)
Outsourcing guest communication
164(1)
Outsourcing guest reviews
165(1)
Hiring a pro for cleaning
165(2)
Hiring a professional property manager
167(2)
Chapter 10 It's a Bird, It's a Plane... No... It's a Superhost!
169(12)
What Makes a Superhost: Putting the Guest First and Foremost
170(1)
Meeting Superhost Requirements
171(2)
Becoming a Superhost: The how-to
171(1)
What you can do to reach Superhost status
172(1)
Maintaining Superhost Status
173(4)
Your response rate
173(1)
Your cancellation rate
174(1)
Your overall guest reviews
175(2)
Losing Superhost Status and Bouncing Back
177(1)
Eyeing Superhost Alternatives: Business Travel Ready and Family Friendly
178(3)
PART 4 MASTERING YOUR GUESTS' EXPERIENCE
181(64)
Chapter 11 Comprehending What Being a Good Host Means
183(14)
Understanding the Guest Search Experience
184(3)
Looking at the steps to reach booking
184(2)
Eliminating friction from the booking process
186(1)
Identifying the Fundamentals of Guest Satisfaction
187(3)
Recognizing the factors that can affect guest satisfaction
188(1)
Being realistic
188(2)
Creating Your Guest-Centric Plan
190(3)
Minimizing guess stress with a guidebook
191(1)
Creating pleasant little surprises
192(1)
Catering to Your Ideal Guest Type
193(4)
Business travelers
194(1)
Senior travelers
194(1)
International travelers
194(1)
Families with young children
195(1)
Young travelers
195(1)
Pet owners
195(1)
Sanctuary seekers
196(1)
Chapter 12 Creating a Seamless Check-In Process
197(16)
Communicating Check-In Information with Guests
198(5)
Sending messages to your guests prior to check-in
198(4)
Preventing potential issues before check-in
202(1)
Preparing for Your Guest Check-In
203(3)
Getting your property ready for check-in
203(1)
Getting yourself ready for the check-in
204(2)
Handling the Check-In Process
206(7)
Doing in-person check-ins
206(1)
Doing a remote self-check-in
207(3)
Handling early arrivals
210(3)
Chapter 13 Continuing a Stress-Free Guest Stay Post Check-In to Check-Out
213(20)
Setting the Tone for Your Guests' Arrival
214(1)
Ensuring Your Guests Enjoy Their Stay
215(3)
Understanding why guests won't voice complaints directly
215(1)
Opening communications with guests
216(1)
Keeping a guest book for guests to sign
216(1)
Going the extra mile for your guests
217(1)
Ensuring a Smooth Check-Out
218(3)
Planning your check-out
218(2)
Doing remote check-outs
220(1)
Doing in-person check-outs
220(1)
Knowing What to Do After Guests Leave
221(4)
Assessing the state of your property
221(1)
Filing a claim with Airbnb
221(1)
Following up with your guests
222(2)
Blocking out a day or two before and after reservations for preparation time
224(1)
Managing and Responding to Guest Reviews
225(8)
Understanding the nature of Airbnb's positive leaning reviews
225(1)
Responding to positive guest reviews
226(1)
Minimizing the occurrence negative reviews
227(3)
Minimizing the impact of negative reviews
230(1)
Reviewing your guests in return
231(2)
Chapter 14 Upkeeping Your Space to Keep the Reservations Coming
233(12)
Maintaining Your Space to Ensure Long-Term Success on Airbnb
234(3)
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
234(1)
Doors and windows
234(1)
Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
235(1)
Water heating
236(1)
Other aspects to consider
236(1)
Cleaning Your Space --- The No. 1 Biggest Headache
237(5)
Mastering the turnover
237(1)
Checking for damages
238(1)
Restocking consumables
239(1)
Restaging rooms
239(1)
Identifying what needs to be cleaned in a turnover: Your handy checklist
239(2)
Systemizing the cleaning process
241(1)
Using Professional Cleaners
242(1)
Having a Cleaning Backup Plan in Place
243(2)
When you may need a backup
244(1)
What to include in your backup
244(1)
PART 5 TAKING YOUR AIRBNB HOSTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
245(58)
Chapter 15 Elevating Your Hosting Game with Airbnb PLUS
247(8)
Knowing What Airbnb PLUS Is
248(4)
Recognizing what an Airbnb PLUS listing looks like
248(2)
Identifying the benefits of Airbnb PLUS
250(1)
Identifying the drawbacks to PLUS
251(1)
Becoming Airbnb PLUS Certified: The How-To
252(3)
Identifying PLUS potential
253(1)
Applying for Airbnb PLUS
253(2)
Chapter 16 Exploring the Many Nontraditional Listing Opportunities
255(10)
Understanding Nontraditional Listings
256(4)
Knowing when to consider nontraditional
256(1)
The advantages of going nontraditional
257(1)
The disadvantages of going nontraditional
258(2)
Going Small to Earn Big
260(2)
Looking at the Many Ways to Go Small
262(1)
Crafting a Story for Guests
263(2)
Chapter 17 Subdividing Your Airbnb
265(12)
Understanding What Subdividing Your Airbnb Means
265(3)
Recognizing the upsides to subdividing
267(1)
Understanding the downsides to subdividing
267(1)
Determining When to Subdivide
268(2)
Diving into Subdivisions Economics
270(4)
Calculating your subdivision payoff
270(4)
Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
274(3)
Advantages of accessory dwelling units
274(1)
Disadvantages of accessory dwelling units
275(2)
Chapter 18 Hosting without a Property through Airbnb Experiences
277(26)
Introducing Airbnb Experiences
278(1)
Considering the Advantages and Disadvantages to Hosting an Experience
279(2)
The advantages of hosting an Experience
280(1)
The disadvantages of hosting an Experience
281(1)
Understanding the Keys to Successful Experiences
281(9)
Knowing your target audience
281(1)
Creating a meaningful story
282(1)
Engaging and immersing the guests
283(1)
Choosing the ideal location
284(1)
Building and sustaining momentum
284(2)
Making the economics work from day one
286(4)
Brainstorming Unique Airbnb Experience Concepts
290(3)
Using the mix-and-match strategy
291(1)
Capitalizing on a growing trend
291(1)
Going extreme
292(1)
Going weird and one of a kind
292(1)
Submitting Your Airbnb Experience for Approval
293(8)
Understanding Airbnb's three pillars of quality Experiences
293(1)
Preparing to apply
294(1)
Filling out the application
295(5)
Getting approval
300(1)
Reapplying when rejected
301(1)
Looking at the Future of Airbnb Experiences
301(2)
PART 6 TACKLING IMPORTANT MONEY MATTERS
303(28)
Chapter 19 Understanding Airbnb Taxes
305(18)
Getting Serious about Taxes
306(5)
Knowing how Airbnb income is taxed
307(1)
Asking the important questions
308(3)
Taking Account of Your Airbnb Earnings
311(3)
Deciphering the gross earnings report
311(3)
Getting tax forms from Airbnb
314(1)
Taking Account of Your Airbnb Expenses
314(6)
Understanding deductible expenses
315(1)
Comprehending capitalized expenses
315(2)
Knowing what deductible expenses to track
317(1)
Knowing what documents to keep
318(2)
Exploring Recent Tax Law Changes
320(3)
Deducting 100 percent bonus depreciation on personal property
320(1)
Getting the 20 percent pass-through deduction
320(3)
Chapter 20 Making Big Bucks as an Airbnb Co-Host
323(8)
Co-Hosting: What It Actually Takes to Manage Other People's Listings
324(3)
Understanding the basics of co-hosting
324(1)
Considering co-hosting: Is it right for you?
325(1)
Identifying the benefits to co-hosting
326(1)
Running your co-hosting business through a legal entity
327(1)
Scaling Your Income through Co-Hosting
327(4)
Starting to co-host: The how-to
327(1)
Turn hosting for others on autopilot
328(1)
Growing your co-hosting business to your desired level of income in record time
329(2)
PART 7 THE PART OF TENS
331(14)
Chapter 21 Ten Tips to Be a Better Host
333(4)
Research Your Market before Hosting
333(1)
Become a Guest First
333(1)
Invite But Never Impose
334(1)
Offer More than Promised
334(1)
Touch Base with Your Guests Regularly
334(1)
Use Tiny Helpful Labels
335(1)
Always Have Extra Supply
335(1)
Use Action Shots in Your Photos
335(1)
Disclose and Highlight Potential Negatives Up Front
336(1)
Measure Return on Time
336(1)
Chapter 22 Ten Best Purchases for Hosts
337(4)
Futon Couch or Sofa Bed
337(1)
Floor Mats for Every Entrance
338(1)
Shoe Racks
338(1)
Universal Phone Chargers for Every Room
338(1)
Large Capacity Appliances
338(1)
Storage Lockers with Locks
339(1)
High Quality Mattress and Linens
339(1)
Smart Locks
339(1)
Automation Tools
339(1)
Better Coffee Options
340(1)
Chapter 23 Ten Ways to Increase Your Earnings
341(4)
Putting Your Best Listing Forward
341(1)
Asking Guests to Leave Reviews
342(1)
Tailoring Amenities to Your Audience
342(1)
Offering Add-On Goods and Services
342(1)
Using Appropriate Pricing
342(1)
Hosting More Listings
343(1)
Listing an Airbnb Experience
343(1)
Thinking Long Term
343(1)
Renting Something Else
344(1)
Avoiding Catastrophic Losses
344(1)
Index 345
Symon He, MBA, and James Svetec are the experts behind LearnBNB.com. Symon is also a real estate investing instructor with Linkedin Learning, and Udemy, and James is the founder of BNB Mastery Program, the No. 1 expert in rapidly scaling an Airbnb business.