EP190: This Week in the World of Airbnb
Summary
This episode of Get Paid for Your Pad discusses several Airbnb-related topics. These include a new startup called Loftium, which helps aspiring homeowners with down payments in exchange for Airbnb hosting, the upcoming mandatory host registration in Paris, and a host's experience falling in love with a guest. Hosts should stay informed about regulatory changes and consider the financial implications of hosting, such as tax deductions and cleaning services.
Key Insights
- •The mandatory registration for Airbnb hosts in Paris opens on October 2nd, aimed at curbing the city's housing shortage. Rules limit homeowners to rentals of 120 days/year. Similar policies are in place in San Francisco.
- •Loftium is a Seattle-based startup providing up to $50K for a down payment in exchange for hosting a spare room on Airbnb for 12-36 months, with strict guidelines (only eight ‘freebie’ days/year).
Action Items
- ✓Consider hiring a cleaning service to maximize bookings and revenue.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Hosts should contact their CPA for accurate information regarding Airbnb deductions.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Shared Economy CPA: Shared Economy CPA specializes in Airbnb.
- →Loftium: The article mentions Loftium.
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Hosts in Paris need to register to comply with regulations, or they may face penalties.
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