My First Year on Airbnb: How Much I Earned

Summary

Kevin provides a transparent financial review of his first year hosting a 3-bedroom apartment in Chicago, generating $42,211 in total revenue. He details how a $35,000 renovation and strategic shift toward mid-term stays helped him achieve an annual profit of approximately $28,500. The video demonstrates that properties outside of prime tourist zones can still significantly outperform traditional long-term rentals.