Why Listing on AIRBNB is Worth It #shorts #airbnbinvesting

James SvetecOct 30, 20221m 0s281 viewsScore 75
Getting Started
beginner
Airbnb
VRBO
OTA Strategy
First Listing
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Summary

AI-generated

This video highlights that starting your STR journey by listing on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO can be easier than building your direct booking website due to the marketing, insurance, and payment processing benefits these platforms provide. The host likens the percentage paid to the platform as a marketing expense, since it covers the platform's efforts to drive traffic to your listings.

Key insights

  • The 15% fee paid to platforms like Airbnb and VRBO covers marketing, liability insurance, support, and payment processing.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Don't underestimate the value of the marketing and payment processing services provided by platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, especially when you're first starting.

Tools & resources

  • Airbnbplatform

    Platform for listing STR properties.

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