Stand out on Airbnb with Extremely Themed Units
Summary
This article discusses the importance of themed units to stand out on Airbnb, particularly in competitive markets like Orlando. It highlights how hosts can create photo-worthy luxury qualities without a large budget and provides insights into the current opportunities in the STR market. Additionally, it references several other episodes of the Get Paid For Your Pad podcast that delve into revenue management, CEO strategies, and comparing hotel versus STR revenue models.
Key Insights
- •In competitive markets, hosts need to differentiate their units to be competitive, often by using a theme.
- •The article suggests that now is a good time for entrepreneurs and investors to jump into the STR market.
Action Items
- ✓Consider adding a theme to your unit to give it a photo-worthy luxury quality.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Get Paid for Your Pad: Listen to the Get Paid for Your Pad podcast for more details.
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