From Fixer-Upper to Airbnb Superhost: The Journey of Brandon Christensen
Summary
Brandon Christensen discusses his journey from software sales to short-term rental hosting, including purchasing a bank-owned foreclosure, renovating a log cabin in the Poconos Mountains while living out of state, using professional photography on social media to market his property, his decision to start with dynamic pricing software early on, and taking the time to soundproof a sump pump space based on the feedback of his early guests.
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