Making Money with Airbnb

Course details

Boost your income by renting out a spare room—or transitioning a second home to a short-term rental—with Airbnb. This detailed course will help new hosts succeed on Airbnb, the rental site with more than 2 million listings worldwide.

Christopher Matthew Spencer, a successful Airbnb host, first acquaints viewers with Airbnb and the requirements—both in terms of mindset and property—needed to venture into the Airbnb world. Then you'll learn how to prep a property, stock it with amenities that will garner 5-star reviews, and craft an attention getting listing that covers everything from the headline to property descriptions and guides. The course also explores how to manage guest interactions, deal with housekeeping and maintenance, and promote listings outside of Airbnb. Start watching to learn how you can profit from this great sharing economy platform.

Learning objectives
Evaluating whether Airbnb is right for you
Writing about and photographing the property
Establishing a price for your Airbnb rental
Planning for ongoing maintenance
Preparing the kitchen, bedroom(s), and other spaces
Stocking your rental with amenities
Scouting the competition
Managing guest interactions, including check-in and checkout
Working with guest feedback
Promoting your Airbnb rental

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What you should know before watching this course
03 - Using the exercise files

1. An Overview of Airbnb

04 - The different types of spaces you can rent
05 - How to evaluate Airbnb as a business opportunity
06 - Determining your readiness for Airbnb

2. Preparing Your Property

07 - General considerations and tips
08 - Clearing personal items out of the space
09 - Planning for ongoing maintenance and wear and tear
10 - Making your rental guest-friendly
11 - Kitchen tips
12 - Living room tips
13 - Bedroom tips
14 - Bathroom tips
15 - Themed spaces
16 - Converting a closet into a housekeeping pantry
17 - Lighting considerations

3. Amenities

18 - Amenities that tantalize
19 - Stocking the kitchen
20 - Evaluating and buying textiles
21 - Using decor as an amenity
22 - Entertainment amenities
23 - Keeping everything up to date
24 - Small touches that improve guest experience
25 - Preparing an area guidebook
26 - Preparing a house manual

4. Ready, Set, Go Getting Up and Running on Airbnb

27 - Getting registered
28 - Scouting your competition
29 - The listing headline
30 - Developing the property summary
31 - Photography
32 - Completing the property description details
33 - Determining reasonable check-in and check-out policies
34 - Establishing prices
35 - Safety, trust, and setting up your profile
36 - Banking setup and getting paid

5. Service Is Your Brand - Managing Guest Interactions

37 - Managing booking requests
38 - Course corrections when managing guests
39 - Communication prior to guest arrival
40 - Guest arrival protocol
41 - Reaching out during the stay
42 - Managing checkout

6. Housekeeping and Maintenance

43 - Hiring and managing housekeepers
44 - Handling maintenance and damage

7. Working with Guest Feedback

45 - Coping with an unhappy guest
46 - Reviews
47 - Post-stay followup

8. Tips for Success

48 - Setting up a domain to promote your Airbnb listing
49 - Promoting your Airbnb rental
50 - Making more money through staycations

Conclusion

51 - Next steps