Financial independence through Airbnb in 8 months w/ Brianna Beets
Summary
In this episode of Short Term Sage, Julian speaks with Brianna Beets who went from working in HR to managing 4 single family homes as short-term rentals and co-hosting 3 others in Macomb, Michigan in only 8 months. Brianna stresses the importance of team management including seeking recommendations for cleaning staff and the importance of staying friendly in all communications to prevent Airbnb from siding with guests during disputes.
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