Our condo in Northern Michigan has continued to provide a strong and reliable stream of income. Since we opened for business back in 2018, the area has become even more popular with demand outpacing rental supply. That's … [Read more...] about Our Airbnb Cash Cow Condo Continues to Flow
Airbnb Hosting Strategies
Have you ever thought about making your own cash cow with Airbnb, using the extra living space in your home? These posts share helpful resources including host checklists for setting up your new pad. Then decide if hosting on other platforms like VRBO are worth it.
Becoming a host is easier than you might think! Check out these posts and decide for yourself if the little bit of effort is worth the extraordinary income potential.
Optimize Your Airbnb With the Book “Get Paid for Your Pad”
If you've recently taken the plunge into Airbnb hosting, you'll quickly find yourself swimming in a proverbial sea of variables. Everything from pricing strategy to marketing and finding a reliable cleaner. It's … [Read more...] about Optimize Your Airbnb With the Book “Get Paid for Your Pad”
Airbnb Host Checklist for Newbies (Furnishings & More)
Finding the market supply of long-term rentals incredibly tight, we decided in late 2017 to invest in a condo in Northern Michigan. This wouldn't be a long-term rental. Nope. In this summertime tourist hot-spot, we'd … [Read more...] about Airbnb Host Checklist for Newbies (Furnishings & More)
Is Airbnb Profitable for Hosts (and Worth the Hassle?)
Real estate investing can be a lucrative way to help you reach your very own financial independence, and/or early retirement goals. This post lays out our plan to make money hosting with Airbnb (and VRBO). Is Airbnb … [Read more...] about Is Airbnb Profitable for Hosts (and Worth the Hassle?)
TurnoverBnB: A Free and Easy App for Managing Airbnb Cleaning
Finding a dependable cleaning crew for your Airbnb can be a difficult task. When you find a good cleaner, you then need to coordinate turnovers - making sure both the host and cleaning crew are on the same schedule. Thank … [Read more...] about TurnoverBnB: A Free and Easy App for Managing Airbnb Cleaning
The Benefits of Being an Airbnb Super Host
Now that we're well into year 2, the Airbnb Experiment continues to generate solid returns. With summer just about fully booked, I figured by now I have enough experience to share some tips on becoming an Airbnb Super … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Being an Airbnb Super Host
How Much Can You Make With Airbnb? (Hint: It’s Decent)
I'm happy to report that the inaugural year of our vacation rental investment concluded in December with excellent results. How much can you make with Airbnb? Let's dive in... We made about $12,000 in net revenue for the … [Read more...] about How Much Can You Make With Airbnb? (Hint: It’s Decent)
How to Take a Great Photo Every Time
Now that we're back from vacation and the kids are off to school, it's predictable … inevitable … that summer is abandoning us. At any rate, we'll soon be greeted with weekends of iffy weather. The kind of weather that … [Read more...] about How to Take a Great Photo Every Time
VRBO vs Airbnb: Which Platform Is Best for Hosts?
I have a confession to make. I'm now hosting our new vacation rental on VRBO, having started our listing solely on Airbnb. I've had to learn to love those pricey VRBO owner fees ($499 per year - read on). and a user interface … [Read more...] about VRBO vs Airbnb: Which Platform Is Best for Hosts?
How to Make Your House Look Like a Palace
As a bachelor, I spent the better part of my twenties not giving a rip about the interior décor of my apartment. A few relationships later, I came to understand the value of not living like a pig when it came to impressing … [Read more...] about How to Make Your House Look Like a Palace