Airbnb Hosts: Top 6 Things I Wish I Knew Starting Out (2020)

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Richard Fertig shares the top 6 things he wishes he knew when starting his Airbnb business, focusing on the magnitude of the opportunity, the importance of partnerships, not taking guest opinions personally, and emphasizing unique experiences over luxury. He also stresses creating a consistent brand and cautions against being overly concerned with occupancy rates, encouraging hosts to build their own website and own their business.

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