The Hosting Journey

The Sharing Economy is here to stay…embrace it: A conversation with Lee A. Thomas, Jr. Lee is a financier by profession and an activist by choice. Topics vary from new home sharing laws, which affect your cities to new Airbnb rules, which impact your listing. We also discuss how to unite as a hosting community to ensure our voices are heard and to keep lawmakers in check and much more.

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2018 Useful Tax information for Airbnb Hosts with special guest Miguel Centeno of Sharing Economy. Miguel is a certified accountant, and much more. We discuss Airbnb 1099 and how to receive it; how to figure your real earnings;. And what you can deduct. We also review direct/indirect expenses, gross receipts, taxable Airbnb fees, and how to use designated credit cards for quick itemizing and much, much more.

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In Exciting and Valuable Conversation with a New Airbnb Host, I speak with Newbie Airbnb host, Jess Clemons. I will go over how and why to start your own vacation rental, setting you up for immediate success and profit. Tips on going LIVE! How to avoid money traps. Plus, I review virgin mistakes it's easy to make when starting your Airbnb/vacation rental.

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In "How to Build and Keep a Team for your Airbnb," I will teach you methods on how to select and properly vet that perfect support team. We might think we can do it all alone, but it doesn't take long to realize we need help beyond our family and friends. Learn everything from setting up your team for success to how to say goodbye to a team member.

Learn How To Successfully Process A Security Claim With Airbnb Claims expert Brandon McKenson from MetroButler.com joins me to discuss security deposits and when to claim them. What's considered valuable, and is it worth it? We discuss your rights as an Airbnb host and strategic ways to get your claim approved. Tune in and get that claim approved.

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Thibault Masson is my special guest in "How to make the most of your property - working with different platforms." Masson is an experienced vacation rental owner and a Product Marketing Manager at BOOKING.COM. We discuss the evolution of the business and his 20-year career as a host. We learn the advantages of being on multiple platforms, managing multiple calendars, and how many platforms are too many. We review vacation rental investing and channel managers. Plus, we discuss BOOKING.COM and get ALL the insider scoops about the platform.

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Learn How to use Airdna data to Improve your Airbnb from expert analyst Scott Shatford, CEO/Founder of AirDNA. Scott will help us understand how to use data analysis to promote our current listings and how it can assist us to select the best cities to invest in. We discuss if there is an Airbnb bubble looming and how to avoid it. We also chat about MarketMinder, a new tool that assesses neighborhood rentals and top investment markets. Plus, how proper data can help us avoid common vacation rental pitfalls and mistakes. Let data be our friend dear hosts.

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Learn how to SET and KEEP practical goals for your Airbnb this NEW YEAR. In this episode, I discuss setting smart goals, the difference between projects and goals. And most important how to keep those goals. Listen so by next time next year your goals will be done.

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Welcome to the 2017 Year In Review with Tammi Sims. A recap episode of all the top Hosting Journey topics of the past year, the top hits and trends from The Hosting Journey Facebook Group, changes at Airbnb, and some great tips to help make YOUR 2018 HOSTING JOURNEY GREAT!

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The 2017 Guide For The Airbnb Host is all about the gift you want to give yourself. Selecting the perfect dual gift that works for YOU and for hosting, from appliances to keyless locks, and beyond. Plus, timing your taxes and solutions if you're short on cash this season.

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