Airbnb Hosting EP 142 This Week in the World of Airbnb

Get Paid For Your PadJun 11, 201727m 35s39 viewsScore 70
Hosting Operations
intermediate
instant book
cancellation policy
super host status
airbnb growth
host insurance
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Summary

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This episode discusses the growing trend of Airbnb's Instant Book feature and its implications for hosts, including cancellation policies and potential impacts on Superhost status. It also covers news on Airbnb's growth, insurance considerations for hosts using multiple platforms, and a humorous April Fool's joke from Airbnb.

Key insights

  • Hosts using Instant Book can cancel penalty-free up to three times per year without losing Superhost status or incurring fines; subsequent cancellations require contacting Airbnb for approval.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Failing to secure valuable personal items when listing a home on Airbnb can lead to significant financial loss, as demonstrated by a host who lost $21,000 worth of belongings.

Tools & resources

  • Smartbnbtool

    Smartbnb is an app mentioned that can assist with various aspects of Airbnb hosting.

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