Real Estate: Managing short term rental properties ”Airbnbs”

Summary

 

It’s important to catch small issues early on to avoid costly repairs in the future. With short term rentals, hosts have the opportunity to inspect the property after each guest leaves and address any issues before the next guest arrives. This is unlike traditional rentals where tenants may be less inclined to report minor issues, leading to bigger problems down the line. Hosts often charge a cleaning fee to guests, with some hosts charging the full fee while others charge a partial fee.

 

It is important to create a unique experience for guests. Finding a property with unique details that can be highlighted helps enhance that experience as well. There is no potential limit to what hosts can charge for their short term rentals as long as the experience matches the expense. Additionally, hosts can rent out rooms in their homes or designate a section of their homes for short term rentals, providing even more opportunities to earn extra income.

Chapters

 

| **Timestamp** | **Summary** |
| ------------- | ----------- |
| 0:00:01 | Introduction to the episode and sponsor |
| 0:00:28 | Disclaimer about investments |
| 0:00:45 | Introduction to the topic of maintaining a short-term rental |
| 0:01:20 | Comparison of maintenance for short-term rentals vs. standard rentals |
| 0:03:30 | Personal experience with maintaining short-term rentals |
| 0:04:43 | Cleaning process for short-term rentals |
| 0:05:28 | Importance of finding a reliable cleaning service |
| 0:05:30 | Charging cleaning fees to guests |
| 0:07:07 | Additional fees that can be charged on Airbnb |
| 0:07:29 | Potential for unlimited income with short-term rentals |
| 0:08:35 | Importance of finding unique details to enhance guest experience |
| 0:09:40 | Possibility of cities and HOAs changing to allow short-term rentals |
| 0:10:29 | Renting out rooms in your home as a short-term rental |
| 0:10:42 | Contact information for Rob, the Realtor |

Quotes

 **(0:01:32)**
"With short term rentals, you have the ability to get in the house every time a guest leaves."

**(0:08:00)**
"There is no limit to what you can potentially charge for short term rentals. So if your experience matches the expense that you charge, people will pay it."

 

Powered by Robert Lewis, Jr. at Ink Realty and Stone Hill Wealth Management

 

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