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How much we made (and spent) our FIRST YEAR on Airbnb 2023 | Is Airbnbust real?
Summary
Lydia Patel discusses the revenue and expenses of her Jacksonville Beach Airbnb for its first year of operation, totaling $115,662 in revenue and $107,459 in expenses, resulting in $8,203 net profit in cash. She reflects on mistakes and lessons learned to help other STR hosts avoid similar pitfalls.
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