Airbnb Hosting EP 68 Airbnb Hosting in New York with Seth Porges

Get Paid For Your PadFeb 12, 201741m 2s107 viewsScore 85
Hosting Operations
intermediate
early Airbnb hosting
guest communication
listing optimization
NYC Airbnb
host experience
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Summary

AI-generated

Learn how early Airbnb host Seth Porges leveraged the platform to host in New York City since 2010. Discover insights on the evolution of Airbnb, managing guest expectations, and optimizing your listing for success.

Key insights

  • The review system on Airbnb incentivizes both hosts and guests to behave well, creating accountability and fostering positive social interactions.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Forgetting to update pricing for peak seasons or holidays can lead to missed revenue opportunities or the need to decline bookings, as happened when forgetting to raise prices for New Year's in Amsterdam.

Tools & resources

  • Beyond Pricingtool

    Beyond Pricing is a tool that connects directly to Airbnb listings to automatically update prices based on demand, flight data, and hotel bookings.

Frequently Asked Questions

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