4 YEARS as Airbnb Hosts: The Brutal Truth Nobody Told Us

10.6K views17 days ago15m 10sScore: 88
Growth & Marketing
intermediate
Direct Booking
Profitability
Maintenance
Airbnb
VRBO

Summary

Kristen and Michael provide a transparent look at their 4-year journey as desert STR hosts, revealing the financial realities and operational hurdles of running an Airbnb. They highlight the transition from 'starting with what you have' to building automated systems, the unexpected difficulty of outdoor maintenance, and the significant revenue impact of direct booking websites.