EP163: A Hostfully Host in Venice Beach
Summary
This podcast episode discusses a host's experience with a bed bug infestation in their Venice Beach Airbnb and provides advice on prevention and handling such situations. It also covers property investment strategies and revenue management, including tips on preventing infestations, choosing locations, and using tools for predicting returns. Hosts should be proactive in preventing bed bug infestations, research local regulations, and utilize available revenue management tools.
Key Insights
- •Tools like AirDNA, Everbooked, and Mashvisor can be used to predict returns on property investments.
- •US mortgage rates are currently low, making it a potentially good time to buy property for Airbnb.
- •The host in Venice Beach had to cancel one week of reservations due to a bed bug infestation, but incurred no other penalties from Airbnb.
Action Items
- ✓Research regulations in place and anticipate changes, especially in major cities like Paris, London, and San Francisco.Effort: mediumImpact: high
- ✓Send information to guests about bed bug prevention, such as not putting luggage on beds.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Implement preventative measures to avoid bed bug infestations such as providing luggage racks, thoroughly vacuuming, and checking the bed frame/mattress after each guest.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Get Paid for Your Pad: How to Maximize Profit From Your Airbnb Listing: The podcast references Get Paid for Your Pad: How to Maximize Profit From Your Airbnb Listing by Jasper Ribbers and Huzefa Kapadia
- →AirDNA: AirDNA, Everbooked, and Mashvisor are mentioned as tools.
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Failing to research and stay up-to-date with local regulations could lead to penalties.
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