Are you looking for ways to boost the visibility of your Airbnb listing to get more bookings and maximize your cash flow? Have you seen the Guest Favorite badge and wondered how it is awarded and if it matters as a host?

If so, this episode is for you! We’re taking a deep dive into the algorithm Airbnb uses to award the Guest Favorite badge and the 9 areas you should focus on to ensure your Airbnb becomes a Guest Favorite and reaps all of the benefits that come with it!

After listening to this episode you will know why achieving Guest Favorite is critical to maximizing the visibility of your Airbnb listing and subsequently achieving more bookings.

Tune in to learn what criteria are used by Airbnb to award the Guest Favorite badge, and how you can make sure your Airbnb delivers in those areas!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Why Guest Favorite statue is more important than Superhost 
• The 9 review categories that lead into Guest Favorite status
• How Guest Favorites leads to higher rank placement and increased bookings
• The timeline for gaining and losing Guest Favorite status
• The psychological “herd mentality” that guests exhibit at Guest Favorite Airbnbs

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Are you passionate about your hobby? Do you wish you could generate cash flow from something you love? Does the idea of combining your favorite thing to do with an Airbnb excite you?

If so, don’t miss this episode with Erin Hogston! She’s sharing how a trailer next to a motocross track her family built for themselves, is grossing over $80,000 a year as an Airbnb!

After listening to this episode you will know how to create an Airbnb that appeals to a niche community, and how to meet that community’s needs to generate maximum cash flow from your investment. You will also learn to handle unhappy neighbors, and overcome challenges as a successful Airbnb investor. 

Tune in to understand how to find Airbnb riches in the niche communities you or your family are a part of!

Topics discussed in this episode:

•  How serving a niche group can supercharge your Airbnb bookings
• How to best prepare for launching your first Airbnb
• What to do when neighbors complain 
• How family time can help you find your ideal investment property
• This episode originally aired April 1, 2024

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Do you wish someone could tell you exactly how to use AI to help you as an Airbnb host or investor? Have you wondered if Artificial Intelligence it’s all it’s cracked up to be, or just a fad? Do you worry that if you don’t understand new technology, you and your Airbnb will be left in the dust?

If so, this episode is for you! Dave Criss, of Action2Call gives us the full scoop on how to use AI to save time, to the point of replacing your co host or management company, while improving the quality of your guest messaging experience. 

After listening to this episode, you will know which free AI tools Dave suggests hosts use and how to save thousands of dollars on creating Airbnb videos.

Tune in to understand Dave’s advice for new investors, and his secret hack for finding photographers who can tell your Airbnb’s story through photos!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to use AI to save time and improve Airbnb guest messaging
• How an AI concierge works
• What AI tools Airbnb hosts and investors should try
• What to expect from AI in the future
• How to save $5k on creating Airbnb videos and how to use them
• A secret hack to find photographers who can tell your Airbnb’s story
• Why NOT to have paragraphs in your listing description

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Is the fear of making a mistake holding you back from buying an Airbnb property? Do you wish there was a way to pick the right place in the right market so your cash flow was guaranteed?

If these questions sound familiar, you need to listen to this episode where John Bianchi, the founder of STR Search, shares his data-driven process for finding and buying Airbnbs that are “recession proof.” Sounds too good to be true? It’s not!

After listening to this episode you will know exactly which software John uses to make his data-driven buy box for Airbnb investment decisions. 

Tune in to understand how to analyze the top 10% performers in any market to replicate their success, and create your own recession-proof investment property.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The best source for Airbnb data
• What size Airbnb budget conscious travelers rent
• How to create a “buy box” for a recession proof STR
• Why you should go small or really big as an investor
• What to learn from the Airbnb competitors in your market and outside it
• How to avoid buying a “bad deal”
• How to generate more revenue from your STR
• Where to find free training from the Airbnb Data Guy

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Are you worried about not getting enough bookings? Are you confused about which platforms you should be listed on? Do you think your Airbnb should be generating more cash flow than it is?

If these concerns sound familiar, this episode is for YOU! Today we’re discussing the nitty gritty details of how hosting platforms work, the algorithms that drive them, and how you can position your listing at the top.

Tune in to learn exactly what to do to garner the most views, most bookings, and best of all - the most money with your short-term rental!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Why booking platforms are essentially search engines
• What the Airbnb algorithm “looks for” when deciding listing rank
• Whether you should sole-source or cast a wide net listing on various platforms
• The pros and cons of creating a website for your listing
• Our strategy for using the Airbnb algorithm to generate the most bookings & revenue

This episode originally aired March 26, 2024

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Are you dying to own a beach house? Have you been considering short-term rentals as a new source of cash flow, but aren’t sure how to pick a good investment? Do you wish you could combine the two and have a beach house that pays for itself and generates additional income?

If so, this episode is for you! We’re talking to Dan Spahr, a realtor and broker who is living the dream. He has 5 places at the beach, half a million dollars in passive income rolling in, and is creating lasting memories with his family. 

Tune in to learn how you can do the same!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to pinpoint the best investment areas at the beach
• Dan’s method to double returns expected by property management groups 
• How to make your listing stand out from your competition
• How Airbnb/VRBO cashflow can change your life as a realtor
• The importance of happiness returns
• What Dan wishes he’d known when he first started investing in short-term rentals

This episode originally aired March 19, 2024

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Are you looking for a way to make your listing stand out and make more money?

Do you wonder if the benefits of accepting pets outweigh the risks? 

If so, this episode is for you! Today we’re unpacking the controversial topic of pets in Airbnbs - the good, the bad, and the revenue potential for you as an investor!

After listening to this episode you will know how having a pet-friendly Airbnb makes your listing appealing to a much larger audience of under-served guests and generates more cash flow!

Tune in to learn specifically how to make your listing pet-friendly and mitigate potential risks.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The hard numbers behind pet-friendly Airbnb demand
• How to make your short-term rental suitable for pets
• How to maintain 5-star cleaning reviews when hosting furry friends
• Pet surprise and delight ideas
• Pet fees as a source of revenue & security
• How to mitigate potential pet damage

This episode originally aired March 12, 2024

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Do you wish your Airbnb brought in more income? Have you ever worried that your management company isn’t doing the right things for your listing and cashflow?

If this sounds familiar, you need to tune into this episode! Today we’re talking with an Airbnb investor who had the same concerns with her first place, made a few changes, and almost DOUBLED her income!

After listening to this episode you will know the simple change Tracy made to dramatically increase her cash flow from one Airbnb.

Tune in to learn her hack for how to build an Airbnb support team remotely, and why having your listing on 20 platforms is a serious no-no!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The easiest way to boost your Airbnb revenue
• The best questions to ask a potential Airbnb management company
• How listing your short-term rental across multiple platforms affects reviews & bookings
• How to create an Airbnb support team in a location far from your home

This episode originally aired March 5, 2024

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Do you wonder if your current rental property could make more money as an Airbnb? Are you worried if your place isn’t perfect, it won’t cash flow as a short-term rental? 

If this sounds familiar, you need to tune into this episode where Liz Mole unpacks her experience of turning a long-term rental investment that was bleeding money into an incredibly successful Airbnb, despite its less than perfect location!

After listening to this episode, you will know the specific software and book Liz used to map out her steps to success as an Airbnb investor in New Zealand.

Tune in to learn economical Airbnb design hacks, as well as the importance of having a local team to support your Airbnb and guests.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to turn a problem long-term rental into profitable short-term rental
• The best book to guide you through your first Airbnb investment
• Software tools that save STR hosts time and improve guest experience
• Easy ways to make your Airbnb design look professional
• Liz’s biggest mistake, and what she learned from it

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Is the fear of making mistakes keeping you from investing in an Airbnb? Do you worry about poor decisions impacting your investment? Do you wish you knew what big blunders to avoid on your journey?

If so, this episode is for you! Today we’re discussing our 6 biggest mistakes across our portfolio of 10 Airbnbs so YOU can skip all the drama, and fast-track your success as an Airbnb investor!

Tune in to learn the mindset to help you move through mistakes and learn from them, NOT be paralyzed by them

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What mistakes can cost you Superhost status
• Which team member to never keep out of social obligation
• What not to do with guests during a weather-related emergency
• How to negotiate an unfinished property purchase

This episode originally aired February 26, 2024

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