EP127: Airbnb Hosting Tips from a Superhost and a Side Hustler

Jasper talks with Kevin the Financial Panther, an Airbnb superhost and expert side hustler. Kevin is a lawyer who has capitalized on the sharing economy to pay off $87,000 worth of student loans in just two and a half years!Kevin shares his journey to becoming an Airbnb superhost and explains how he uses other platforms including DogVacay, Postmates and OfferUp to make extra money. Listen and learn how to incorporate side gigs into your life.Some of the topics coveredThe unexpected advantages of Airbnb hosting•Kevin has received freebies from companies looking to get their products in front of consumers•“Your house will never be cleaner”How targeting a specific audience makes hosting easier•Consider who is likely to book with you based on location•Recognize what your target audience is looking for (i.e.: affordability, proximity to events)Kevin’s advice for potential hosts who fear theft or damage•More people are normal than you think•His guests have been very polite and unobtrusiveKevin’s tips for hosts who are just getting started•Just do it•Communicate with your guests•Keep your house cleanKevin’s approach to communicating with guests•Do a walk-through to explain where to find and how to use appliances, etc.•Utilize the Airbnb messaging system to keep a record of your correspondence•Email a Hostfully guidebook upon booking and again a few days before the guest’s arrivalWhy Airbnb is better than a roommate•Your house is still fully yours (rather than having to share ownership)•Kevin’s guests have been very respectful of the space and his privacyConnect with Kevinfinancialpanther.coResources MentionedNest Bedding PartnershipConnect with JasperEmail: [email protected]: @GetPaidForUrPadInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpadThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.