How I self-manage ten Airbnb properties without living in the same city & how I automate my business
Summary
In this video, RobBuilt discusses how he self-manages ten Airbnb properties without living in the same city by building a trusted team of vendors, such as cleaning services, handyman, and contractors and by automating his business through reminders and dynamic pricing tools. He emphasizes that cleaning service is the most important part of the operation.
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