Airbnb Hosting EP 208: Short-Term Rental Investing in the UK
Summary
This episode of Get Paid For Your Pad features Matt Elder, an Australian real estate investor who shifted to short-term rentals in the UK due to changing tax policies. Matt discusses his Airbnb property in Broadstairs, designed for families, and the remote management strategies he employs using channel managers, key safes, and extensive guest information. He also shares his insights on managing multiple platforms and finding reliable cleaners.
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