Are you afraid to decorate your Airbnb? Does the pressure of needing eye-catching design overwhelm you, even though you know you need it to stand out from your competition? Do you wish there was someone to guide you through the process painlessly?

If so, don’t miss this episode where experiential design experts, Heather and Erin of Pink Wall Designs, share how intentional design can literally boost your short-term rental’s rank position and which amenities are worth spending on!

After listening to this episode, you will know the importance of amenities and specialty rooms in your Airbnb to help you maximize cash flow and return on investment!

Tune in to learn Heather and Erin’s free tech hack to help you find your Airbnb guest avatar along with what that avatar is looking for in a listing!

Topics discussed in this episode:

What is experiential Airbnb design 

How experiential design impacts rank position and bookings

The tech hack to find your guest avatar before you buy/design

The least expensive design element with the biggest impact

What to avoid spending lots of money on in your Airbnb

How to press the “easy button” on Airbnb design

This episode originally aired July 8, 2024

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Are you stressed about filing taxes for your Airbnb investment? Do you worry that you might miss out on deductions and exemptions you don’t know about? Do you wish you had expert advice on exactly what to do as an Airbnb investor?

If this sounds familiar, you need to listen to this episode where CPA, Tom Castelli, unpacks the short-term rental exemption and where to look on your tax forms to see if you’re receiving the full benefit of depreciation due!

After listening to this episode you will know why a tax segregation analysis is essential for most STR investors.and how the STR tax exemption can save you money in taxes now and in the future.

Tune in to learn the two questions you can use to qualify a CPA and where to find the ultimate reference for understanding the Short-Term Rental Tax Loophole!

Topics discussed in this episode:

How depreciation works on Airbnb investment property taxes

The passive activity loss rules for short term rental investments

How the STR Tax Loophole works for investors (legally)

What a cost segregation analysis is and why it is essential for Airbnb investors

Why NOT to DIY your short-term rental taxes

The ultimate resource for the short-term rental exemption

This episode originally aired July 1, 2024

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Are you struggling to invest in or decorate an Airbnb property due to weird layouts or finishes? Do you wish you knew how to visualize and change unusual spaces from problems to guest amenities without spending buckets of money?

If this sounds familiar, you need to tune in to learn our 6 hacks to “work with the quirk” of your Airbnb property.

After listening to this episode, you with know how to transform problem areas into spaces that surprise and delight your guests - or at least camouflage them.

Tune in to learn the simple mindset shift that frees you to be creative with your property selections and solutions.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The surprising low-cost item that adds luxury while camouflaging flaws
• 6 ways to repurpose unused spaces in your Airbnb to delight guests
• How to make space where there isn’t any
• The difference a door can make for room footprints and furniture placement
• When a strategic furniture purchase is your best option

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Are you trying to figure out short term rental insurance? Are you clueless about your current policy and worried it’s not enough coverage? Do you wish you had an easy way to get the exact insurance policy you need as an Airbnb host?

If so, don’t miss this episode where Darren Nix, the founder of Steadily, shares what changes to your property could cause you not to have insurance coverage and the biggest danger to guard your Airbnb from!

After listening to this episode you will know the difference between Aircover and rental property insurance, why not to get an ACV policy for an Airbnb, and how to use Steadily to underwrite a potential investment property.

Tune in to learn how Steadily can “automagically” generate a quote for your Airbnb property, and about the latest tech tool that monitors and reports short term rental restrictions in your areas of interest.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Why Steadily was created to fill the rental property insurance gap
• The difference between Aircover and STR insurance
• Why not to use an ACV policy for an Airbnb property
• The property changes that should trigger you speaking to your insurance company about your policy
• How to use Steadily to underwrite a potential Airbnb investment
• The cool new tool that tracks and reports STR restrictions by county
• Darren’s key piece of advice to make smart investment decisions

This episode originally aired November 3, 2024

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Do you wish you could own a getaway place for your family that covered its mortgage and even cash flowed? Are you curious how it’s possible to run an Airbnb in a different state while you have a full-time job?

If this sounds familiar, you need to listen to this episode where Jenny and Bill Kirwan share how the news of an out-of-state grandchild sparked their Airbnb investment journey and led to grossing over $100,000 their first year as hosts!

After listening to this episode you will know how important it is to learn local short-term rental regulations before you invest in a property, and why the “feel” of your Airbnb is so important to guest satisfaction. 

Tune in to learn about the rarely discussed, hidden reward of hosting, and how the Kirwans keep their rental calendar full year-round!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to overcome your fears of Airbnb investing
• How county regulations can impact your Airbnb investment search
• How to manage a successful Airbnb from another state
• The importance of designing with guests experience in mind
• The value of engaging an Airbnb coach

This episode was originally recorded October 27, 2024

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Do you want to buy an Airbnb and don’t even know where to begin? Do you wish there was a specific place to find short-term rentals for sale and compare them based on their potential earnings? Or are you an Airbnb owner or agent looking to attract short-term rental investors to a property you are selling?

If so, don’t miss this episode where Trent Hawthorn, the Chief Product Officer of Rabbu, shares how their free platform helps people find, calculate revenue, and buy Airbnbs that make their lives better, AND how you can grow your real estate business with their tools.

After listening to this episode you will know how much data is available for you to dig into to find your perfect investment property. As well as the value of using Rabbu to sell a property to investors that can calculate its potential cash flow and pay you accordingly!

Tune in to learn how Rabbu can help you go from “a total newbie” to a completely informed, and confident, Airbnb buyer!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to use Rabbu to find a STR property for sale and calculate its revenue potential
• Why data-drien analysis and decision making are imperative for successful Airbnb investing
• How the new era of Airbnb benefits both investors and guests
• The future of the short term rental industry
• How to grow your real estate business with Airbnb investor clients and/or attract investors to a property that you are selling

This episode was originally recorded October 21, 2024

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Do you dream about owning your own Airbnb? Are you afraid you’re too busy with life and family to become an investor?  Do you wish you could learn from someone in a life stage like you who succeeded?

If so, If so, don’t miss this episode where the Kellers share how they went from dream to Airbnb reality while juggling two full-time jobs and 3 kids under the age of 6!!

After listening to this episode, you will know the Keller’s advice for how to save money as you prepare an Airbnb for market, and how important it is to involve your family and friends in the process.

Tune in to learn how you can get over your fears and get started on your own investing journey!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to get over your fears and start your Airbnb investing journey
• The importance of self-education before you begin investing
• What to expect when it comes to setting timelines for completion and launch
• The sacrifices to anticipate when preparing your Airbnb for market
• How to incorporate fun for family members helping with your project
• The hidden joy of being an Airbnb host
• Why you should involve your first few guests in selecting amenities
• How to save money as you outfit your Airbnb

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Are you looking for a way to generate cash flow outside of your current job? Have you thought about Airbnb investing, but been afraid to choose the wrong place in the wrong market and lose your hard-earned money? Do you wish there was a “silver bullet” to feel truly confident in making a short-term rental investment?

If so, you need to listen to this episode where we share our exact system for finding your “where," drilling down into the hard market data, and knowing BEFORE you ever invest how much money a property can cash flow.

After listening to this podcast, you’ll understand exactly how to find a profitable Airbnb market near you. You’ll also learn which software we use to find and make our investment decisions, and the ideal size of market to reap the largest return on your investment.

Tune in to learn how to be confident in finding and making an Airbnb investment that will cash flow!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to begin looking for an Airbnb market
• The ideal size of a market/town/area for maximum return on investment
• What free platform to use to begin learning more about a marketWhich free software gives you hard data on the location, nightly pricing, and occupancy of other Airbnbs in your market of interest.
• How much you can expect a property to gross based on top-line revenue

This episode was originally recorded November 20th, 2023

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Do you feel like you’re missing a piece of the Airbnb success puzzle? Do you wish you had an easy way to understand exactly how your property was ranking according to the Airbnb algorithm and what you should change to get more bookings?

If so, don’t miss this episode where Kelvin Mah, the founder of Rank Breeze, shares his secret weapon for making data-driven decisions about listing changes, the 3 facets of short term rental success, and 3 specific things to adjust to boost engagement with your Airbnb’s listing to fill your calendar and bank account!

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• The 3 facets of STR success
• The software that allows you to peek into the “black box” of the Airbnb algorithm
• What 3 things to adjust to boost your Airbnb’s click-through rates
• Exactly how long to test a change to your listing
• Why you should keep your prices high this summer

This episode originally aired June 24, 2024

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Are you considering Airbnb investing, but you’re scared that you don’t know what you’re doing? Do you want to find a new income stream to change your life or lifestyle? Do you wish you had a real-life example of other new investors succeeding on their very first investment? 

If so, you need to listen to this episode where Gaby and Ricky Hoover share how they turned a rundown house into an Airbnb in three months, AND made $50,000+ in their first year - as newlyweds!

Tune in to learn how little time is needed to run a successful Airbnb once you launch it, along with the Hoovers advice on what to do, and not to do, from their first investment experience!

After listening, you will know why the risk of Airbnb investing is well worth the rewards you reap financially and emotionally as a couple.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to make more money without sacrificing all of your free time
• Why Airbnbs are an ideal investment for setting yourself up financially 
• How to get over the fears blocking you from taking the leap into Airbnb investing
• How to build your internal filter to select the right property to purchase.
• How to gross over $50,000 by working 2-4 hours a week

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