My June 2022 vs 2023 Airbnb and VRBO revenue compared! Am I losing money?
Summary
The host of Airbnb ABCs compares his Airbnb and VRBO revenue from June 2022 to June 2023, and finds he's down 14.6% on gross revenue, but overall is seeing about the same net income as he did last year. The host emphasizes that monthly snapshots can be misleading and it's more effective to view profitability on a Year-To-Date (YTD) perspective due to varying expenses. He also notes a current need to reduce rates to match the demand in his market.
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