What is AirCover and how to use it as an Airbnb Host

Sean RakidzichJan 21, 202214m 58s35.0K viewsScore 85
Hosting Operations
intermediate
Airbnb AirCover
host protection
damage claims
liability coverage
smoking fees
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Summary

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This video explains Airbnb's AirCover, a host protection program covering damages, liability, and specific fees like smoking and pet violations. It details the pros, cons, and how to effectively utilize this coverage to protect your short-term rental business.

Key insights

  • Lost income coverage under AirCover requires an active Airbnb reservation that must be canceled due to damages caused by a previous guest; it does not cover periods of vacancy or cancellations of bookings on other platforms.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Hosts may not receive full compensation for excessive cleaning or smoking violations on larger properties due to a statutory cap of $250, potentially leaving them with a sunk cost.

Tools & resources

  • Sean's Airbnb Sales Coursecourse

    Sean Rakidzich offers a course on getting landlords to agree to Airbnb listings.

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