The 6 Week Rule of Airbnbs
Summary
This video shares a strategy for managing short-term rental pricing and occupancy. The '6-week rule' suggests aiming for about six weeks of bookings in advance for a 2-bedroom property, adjusting pricing and minimum stay requirements to achieve this. It also advises against over-analyzing minor price fluctuations, and highlights that if you work with their agency, you get training on minimum night stay depending on the size of property.
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