Even though Airbnb is valuated at about $30 Billion, operates in 34,000 cities and 190 countries information for hosts is limited. There are a handful of resources that provide hosts with information on best practices and helping your guests have an awesome experience. Here are 6 resources worth taking a look at:
Airbnb Without All the Hassle
https://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/mikeg/
Airbnb Without All the Hassle is an excellent resource for anyone new to Airbnb or those who might be interested in becoming a host. It provides tons of great information about the potential for creating extra income through renting your space.
The Abundant Host
Theabundanthost.com
The Abundant host gives free, quality advice. It provides action oriented advice as well as in-depth interviews with other bloggers and industry product-makers. It’s perspective is that Airbnb is about real human connections.
Chic Retreat
1chicretreat.com
This site gives Airbnb hosts and vacation rental owners advice on how to make their listings stand out by using interior design. She has a sharp looking blog filled with lots of content. There are great interviews with people in the industry and as well as essays designed to help people increase bookings.
Get Paid for Your Pad
Getpaidforyourpad.com
Started in 2014 by Jasper Ribbers and Huzefa Kapadia this site is packed with info. What I love most is their podcasts where they interview Airbnb superhosts, lawyers and founders of companies about Airbnb. They also talk about a lot of great tools and tips to help Airbnb hosts. You can read the first chapter of their book “Get Paid for Your Pad” for free.
Vacation Rental Marketing Blog
Vacationrentalmarketingblog.com
While this blog doesn’t focus solely on Airbnb Matt Landau is considered a vacation rental expert. The information he provides is solid, proven and very well researched. He is a writer and online marketer who teaches owners and managers how to generate more bookings. Great information and plenty of free tips.
Letting People In
Lettingpeoplein.com
After a bad breakup Rochelle Short started hosting on Airbnb as a financial lifeline. After fluffing pillows and sharing stories with people from all over the world she wrote this definitive book on Airbnb hosting. One of the only full length books on the positive effects Airbnb hosting can have on a host’s life and highlights Airbnb’s emphasis on community.
