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The TRUTH About Airbnb: First Month Profit + 5 Shocking Lessons
Summary
In this video, James Svetec shares five mistakes he made during his first month of Airbnb hosting, including cash flow issues due to payment delays, unexpected maintenance costs, professional complainers, overpaying for cleaning services, and launching with subpar photos. He then provides actionable tips on how to avoid these issues to set up successful systems for the long term.
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