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EP120: This Week in the World of Airbnb

This episode of Get Paid for Your Pad discusses several topics relevant to Airbnb hosts, including the departure of Chip Conley from Airbnb and new regulations in Santa Monica. It also includes excerpts from The New York Times article about Superhosts and provides insights on revenue management and CEO focus in STR businesses. Hosts can gain tips on how to improve their operations and strategies.

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EP119: Save Time and Streamline your Communication with Aviva IQ

This article discusses an episode of the Get Paid For Your Pad podcast that explores AvivaIQ, a tool designed to automate and personalize guest communication for Airbnb hosts. The tool automates over 80% of manual messaging. Hosts should consider using tools like AvivaIQ to streamline their guest communication, which saves time.

about 9 years ago75
Sydney startup MadeComfy helps homeowners manage their Airbnb listing and guests - Startup Daily

MadeComfy, a Sydney-based startup, assists homeowners in managing their Airbnb listings and guest interactions. This offers a potential solution for hosts seeking to streamline operations. The service may include listing management, guest communication, and possibly other operational aspects. For hosts, understanding services like MadeComfy is key for time efficiency.

over 9 years agoSydney75
Airbnb Wants to Let Trusted Hosts Manage Others' Home-Sharing Listings - Fortune

This 2016 article from Fortune discusses Airbnb's intention to allow trusted hosts to manage other hosts' listings. This feature could potentially streamline operations and offer new revenue streams for experienced hosts. The impact could be a more professional and managed experience for both guests and hosts, potentially leading to higher occupancy and improved profitability.

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GuestReady provides Airbnb hosts with the services to professionalize their rental - TechCrunch

This TechCrunch article from 2016 highlights GuestReady, a service designed to assist Airbnb hosts in professionalizing their rental operations. GuestReady offers services to streamline management, potentially improving guest experience and operational efficiency for hosts looking for assistance.

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EP101: Racial discrimination on Airbnb led Rohan Gilkes to create alternative platform Innclusive

This article discusses racial discrimination experienced by a host on Airbnb, which led to the creation of Innclusive, an alternative platform. Hosts should be aware of the potential for discrimination and the actions platforms are taking, as well as considering alternative platforms.

over 9 years ago75
Airbnb managers take on real estate agencies - AFR

This 2016 article from the AFR discusses Airbnb managers and their increasing presence, challenging traditional real estate agencies. The rise of these managers represents a shift in how short-term rentals are managed, offering specialized services and potentially disrupting existing models. This change provides both opportunities and challenges for hosts, depending on their management strategy.

almost 10 years ago75
EP008: Tax Implications For Airbnb Hosts With Vincenzo Villamena

This article is a collection of summaries of several episodes from the "Get Paid For Your Pad" podcast. The episodes cover topics such as revenue management routines, CEO strategies for scaling STR businesses, differences between hotel and STR revenue management, and strategies for dealing with the "hectic host" stage of STR operations.

over 11 years ago75
Most Airbnb Rentals Go Perfectly. Then There Are These Horror Stories - HuffPost

This article discusses "horror stories" of Airbnb rentals, implying potential issues hosts might face. Hosts should be aware of potential risks associated with hosting and take steps to mitigate them. No direct action items are available based on this article.

over 11 years ago65
Guesty, A Property Management Service For Airbnb Hosts (And Soon, More), Raises $1.5M - TechCrunch

Guesty, a property management service for Airbnb hosts, secured $1.5 million in funding in 2014. The platform focused on streamlining operations for hosts. This investment highlighted the growing importance of property management tools in the early days of the short-term rental market, helping hosts scale and manage their listings effectively.

almost 12 years ago75
Y Combinator-Backed Superhost Is A Property Management Service For Airbnb Listings - TechCrunch

This 2014 TechCrunch article introduces Superhost, a property management service backed by Y Combinator for Airbnb listings. It offers a potential solution for hosts seeking assistance with their short-term rental operations. This service highlights early innovation in a space that would eventually see exponential growth.

about 12 years ago75