Overview

GET PAID FOR YOUR PAD An ever-growing number of travelers are searching for more convenient and low-costaccommodation alternatives, as opposed to staying at traditional hotels. As a result, online-based services like Airbnb, FlipKey, HomeAway, Roomorama, and VRBO are making it easyfor you to list extra bedrooms or your entire home, condo, or apartment, as a short-termrental option for travelers. will help you make intelligent renting decisions, takeappropriate actions and precautions, and deal with realistic expectations while protectingyourself, your property, and your personal belongings. It will help you quickly acquire thecore knowledge you need to become a successful travel host and teach you how to: Prepare your property, maximize amenities, and create a house manual for your guests Create a listing that generates the highest possible revenue using tips from Superhosts Attract a constant flow of short-term renters and business travelers with the perfectnightly rate Apply a variety of tools and resources that will make handling your responsibilities as atravel host easier and less time consuming Interact with your guests, earn the best possible ratings and reviews, and avoid themost common pitfalls and mistakes made by first-time hosts Calculate your expenses, understand your tax obligations, and generate the highestpossible revenue You'll also gain valuable insight from in-depth and exclusive interviews with veteranAirbnb hosts and executives within the travel hosting industry. Whether you choose to rentthrough Airbnb, HomeSuite, Kid & Coe, or take your rentals to sea via Yachtico, this book willhelp you get started.

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Author:   The Staff of Entrepreneur Media ,  Jason R. Rich
Publisher:   Entrepreneur Press
Imprint:   Entrepreneur Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.295kg
ISBN:  

9781599186108

ISBN 10:   1599186101
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   27 April 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Airbnb Has Changed the Way People Travel What is Airbnb and other businesses like it? How the service works. What is a travel host, and how can someone generate an income from it? What you need to get started. Consider the safety and comfort of your family, pets, and property. Overcome the biggest misconceptions travelers and potential hosts have about Airbnb and other hosting businesses. Benefits of becoming a travel host. Chapter 2 – Get Started as a Host Deciding what you’ll offer. Creating an account and listing. Tips for composing an attention getting listing. How to attract the type of guests you want to interact with, and who share a similar lifestyle. Strategies for adding photography to your listing. Top 10 amenities you should offer that will allow you to increase your nightly rate. Promoting your listing and differentiating yourself from other hosts. Taxes and legal considerations relating to becoming a host. Insurance and security considerations. Expert tips for composing and publishing a property listing, as well as insurance and security tips will be provided. Chapter 3 – Preparing Your Property Decorating and furnishing your property. Creating a clean and comfortable living space. Setting limits as to what areas guests can use. Selecting the best selection of amenities to offer. Cleaning and preparing for guests. Choosing key entry door locks versus digital door locks with programmable codes. Other home security technologies worth investing in. Setting your nightly price, plus how and when you’ll be paid. Experts tips for preparing your property, decorating, choosing amenities to offer, and getting ready for guests. Chapter 4 – Establishing the Rules for Your Guests Creating a list of rules and expectations for guests staying at your property. Sample rules, and how to politely present them to your guests. Why rules and important, and how to enforce them. What to do when rules are broken or trust is tarnished. Chapter 5 – Best Practices for Communicating with Guests Managing reservations. Initial communications with potential guests via text messaging or email. An in-person welcome. Interacting with guests during their stay. Strategies for improving your interpersonal and social skills. How to offer additional customer service and amenities Offering advice or serving as a tour guide for guests Offering restaurant recommendations Spending social time with your guests Becoming knowledgeable about your city and what it offers to guests Expert tips and strategies from experienced travel hosts. Chapter 6 – How to Use the Airbnb Website and Mobile App as a Host Step-by-step directions for navigating the Airbnb.com website and how to utilize the online-based tools available for hosts. Step-by-step directions for using the Airbnb, Homeaway, or VRBO mobile app on a smartphone or tablet. How and where to obtain the assistance you need. Chapter 7 – How to Generate Extremely Positive Reviews and Repeat Guests How to generate the best possible reviews from your guests. Ways to generate repeat guests and positive word-of-mouth referrals. Pitfalls to avoid when dealing with complaints and problems with guests. Expert tips for avoiding the top pitfalls and problems many hosts encounter. Chapter 8 – Managing Your Money and Reinvesting in Your Hosting Business Additional tips for setting your nightly rate. Additional tips for maximizing your nightly rate, based on amenities provided, location, earned reviews, and demand. When and why it makes sense to reinvest income into your hosting business in order to acquire nicer furniture, higher-quality bedding, and improved guest amenities, so you can ultimately charge higher rates. Additional tax tips from a Certified Public Accountant. Chapter 9 – Other Related Services You Should Be Aware Of Information about Airbnb competitors and similar services, as well as the pros and cons of using them. Appendix A – Directory of Resources

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Entrepreneur Media, Inc. is the premier content provider for and about entrepreneurs. Their products engage and inspire every day with advice, solutions, and resources that fuel the bold and independent way entrepreneurs think. After 31 years, nobody reaches more growing businesses. Based in Irvine, CA, Entrepreneur Press is a leading small-business trade publisher, providing aspiring, emerging, and growing entrepreneurs with actionable solutions to every business challenge - ultimately, leading them from business idea to business success. Jason R. Rich is the author of more than 55 books, as well as a frequent contributor to numerous national magazines, major daily newspapers, and popular websites. He's also an accomplished photographer.

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