How Much I Made My First Year On Airbnb

Sean RakidzichJul 19, 201914m 29s119.3K viewsScore 85
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airbnb business
first year income
host strategy
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Summary

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Learn how to start and grow an Airbnb business from scratch, covering initial property acquisition, operational cost-saving strategies like shared cleaning services, and the importance of maintaining a human touch for better guest reviews and bookings. Discover how to stand out from competitors and maximize per-property profitability, even as a beginner host.

Key insights

  • Starting with three properties, the speaker initially paid $55 per cleaning, but later achieved significant savings by hiring an in-house cleaner paid hourly, reducing costs to approximately $55 for cleaning three apartments in one building.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Starting an Airbnb business without fully understanding local regulations (e.g., 'not Airbnb friendly' high-rise buildings) can lead to unexpected issues like non-renewal notices from landlords.

Tools & resources

  • Airbnb Automated YouTube Channelplatform

    Sean Rakidzich's YouTube channel, 'Airbnb Automated', offers playlists on starting an Airbnb business and general Airbnb strategies.

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