Airbnb Host Coach Show | Investing for Financial Freedom

Are you someone who wants to create real financial freedom through Airbnb investing, but you're feeling frustrated because you don't actually know what moves the needle? Maybe your weekends are full, but your place just sits empty during the week — and you're realizing that half-booked calendars usually mean break-even results. And that's not why you got into investing. What if instead you had an Airbnb that consistently attracted the right guests, filled in those mid-week gaps, and actually produced the cash flow you need to support the life you want to live? Tune in tp this episode to learn our 12 suggestions curated from keeping our 14 Airbnbs 97% occupied to help you stop guessing, avoid wasting money, and start building an Airbnb that supports your financial freedom! Topics discussed in this episode: How to get past break-even and into profitability Must-have Airbnb amenities and furnishings to attract business travelers  3 key listing tweaks to boost mid-week bookings How to create an automated repeat booking funnel Why orphans and same-day availability matter CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  👉Get Our Airbnb Furnishings & Amenities List: www.hostcoach.co/airbnb-furnishings-and-amenities  👉Get Our Airbnb Listing Chat GPT Prompt: www.hostcoach.co/airbnb-chat-gpt-prompt  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hostcoach  Instagram: www.instagram.com/host_coach  

Do you wish someone could tell you exactly how to use AI to help you as an Airbnb host or investor? Have you wondered if Artificial Intelligence it's all it's cracked up to be, or just a fad? Do you worry that if you don't understand new technology, you and your Airbnb will be left in the dust? If so, this episode is for you! An industry expert gives us the full scoop on how to use AI to save time, to the point of replacing your co host or management company, while improving the quality of your guest messaging experience.  After listening to this episode, you will know which free AI tools Dave suggests hosts use and how to save thousands of dollars on creating Airbnb videos. Tune in to understand Dave's advice for new investors, and his secret hack for finding photographers who can tell your Airbnb's story through photos! Topics discussed in this episode: How to use AI to save time and improve Airbnb guest messaging How an AI concierge works What AI tools Airbnb hosts and investors should try How to save $5k on creating Airbnb videos and how to use them A secret hack to find photographers who can tell your Airbnb's story Why NOT to have paragraphs in your listing description This episode originally aired on January 20, 2025 CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  👉Get Our Airbnb Listing Chat GPT Prompt: www.hostcoach.co/airbnb-chat-gpt-prompt  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hostcoach  Instagram: www.instagram.com/host_coach  

If you're trying to build financial freedom with Airbnb and you feel like your listing should be performing better than it is, this episode is for you! We're breaking down six simple, proven ways to boost your Airbnb listing — from small algorithm tweaks that can move you up in search, to using AI to optimize your listing based on real guest feedback, to small changes you can make today that will increase your conversions and bookings. The best part is none of this is expensive or time-consuming — these are practical adjustments that help you maximize cash flow, book further out, and stop leaving money on the table! Topics discussed in this episode: Why you need to ditch extra guest fees Exactly how to use chat GPT to improve your Airbnb listing The #1 Airbnb setting to turn ON + the #1 setting to turn OFF The setting change that can dramatically increase your bookings Easy ways to elevate your guests' stays and 5-star reviews CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  👉Get Our Airbnb Listing Chat GPT Prompt: www.hostcoach.co/airbnb-chat-gpt-prompt  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hostcoach  Instagram: www.instagram.com/host_coach  

Is the fear of making a mistake holding you back from buying an Airbnb property? Do you wish there was a way to pick the right place in the right market so your cash flow was guaranteed? If these questions sound familiar, you need to listen to this episode to learn the expert, data-driven process for finding and buying Airbnbs that are "recession proof." Sound too good to be true? It's not! After listening to this episode you will know exactly which software to use to create your data-driven buy box for Airbnb investment decisions.  Tune in to understand how to analyze the top 10% performers in any market to replicate their success, and create your own recession-proof investment property. Topics discussed in this episode: The best source for Airbnb data How to create a "buy box" for a recession proof STR Why you should go small or really big as an investor What to learn from the Airbnb competitors in your market and outside it How to avoid buying a "bad deal" How to generate more revenue from your STR This episode originally aired January 13, 2025 CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hostcoach  Instagram: www.instagram.com/host_coach  

If you have ever wondered how investors find Airbnb deals that reliably net fifty to a hundred thousand dollars a year, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn the exact formula of a guy who has helped over 400 investors find their cash-flowing dream Airbnbs!  — from choosing the right market, to spotting the characteristics of high-performing properties, to how to underwrite deals so you know exactly what a place can earn before you make an offer. If you want a clear, realistic roadmap for finding your first — or next — high-cash-flow Airbnb deal, buckle up! This episode is going to guide you through it! Topics discussed in this episode: How to choose the right Airbnb market to invest in The characteristics of high-performing properties to look for How to underwrite a potential Airbnb investment BEFORE buying The biggest red flags to avoid when selecting a property Creative upgrades that can turn an average Airbnb into a top performer How STR Insights can help you skip the stress and pick a winner CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -   Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hostcoach  Instagram: www.instagram.com/host_coach  

If you have Airbnb, you know how painful it is when a subpar review tanks your ranking and scares off future guests. If you're trying to build financial freedom through your short term rental business, every single review matters! That's exactly why tuning in to this episode is so important. Today, we're breaking down the psychology behind 'surprise and delight items' that we have honed over our 5,000 Airbnb guest stays. Tune in to learn how simple, $5 guest gifts can dramatically boost your reviews, increase forgiveness for small issues, and create the kind of emotional connection that leads to repeat bookings and glowing 5-star reviews that grow your business! Topics discussed in this episode: The science behind why surprise and delight works on Airbnb guests Surprise and delight parameters you need to know before you buy  The 3 core Airbnb categories of gifts that consistently deliver Practical guidelines on what surprise and delight items to avoid How to choose the item that will give you the highest ROI (match your avatar) Our model for determining price point so your margins stay healthy The #1 thing NOT to do with Airbnb surprise and delight 🎁Get Our Curated List of Airbnb Surprise & Delight Items: www.hostcoach.co/suprise-and-delight   CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hostcoach  Instagram: www.instagram.com/host_coach  

Are you a woman who is second-guessing her ability to be a successful Airbnb investor? Well, guess what? You need to fight your fear with facts, and stop getting in your own way! Today's episode will help you do just that! A wife, mom, and mogul who generates 2 million dollars in short-term rental cash flow per year - unveils the success metrics of female Airbnb investors, the innate qualities women have that bolster our ability to be better hosts, and how to make your Airbnb listing a guest magnet using neurolinguistic programming. Topics discussed in this episode: How much more women make as Airbnb hosts than men Why mixed investment teams are the most successful The biggest challenge facing women Airbnb investors & how to overcome it Why not to make real estate investment decisions with "consumer brain" Airbnb's new focus on personalization and how that impacts you How to make your Airbnb listing a "guest magnet" - CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co  Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hostcoach Instagram: www.instagram.com/host_coach  

Do you wonder if your current rental property could make more money as an Airbnb? Are you worried if your place isn't perfect, it won't cash flow as a short-term rental?  If this sounds familiar, you need to tune into this episode where Liz Mole unpacks her experience of turning a long-term rental investment that was bleeding money into an incredibly successful Airbnb, despite its less than perfect location! After listening to this episode, you will know the specific software and book Liz used to map out her steps to success as an Airbnb investor in New Zealand. Tune in to learn economical Airbnb design hacks, as well as the importance of having a local team to support your Airbnb and guests. Topics discussed in this episode: How to turn a problem long-term rental into profitable short-term rental The best book to guide you through your first Airbnb investment Software tools that save STR hosts time and improve guest experience Easy ways to make your Airbnb design look professional Liz's biggest mistake, and what she learned from it This episode originally aired on December 9, 2024 - CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  Our AirbnbAdvice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/host_coach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HostCoach  

Are you worried about investing in an Airbnb property and leaving money on the table - Not maximizing your profits and barely covering your mortgage? Or are empty days in your calendar stressing you out? We operate our portfolio of 14 Airbnb properties at 90% occupancy in high and low seasons - helping us generate 50% more cash flow than our competition. In this episode you'll learn what Airbnb revenue management is and the three ways we can help you stress less and make more money! Topics discussed in this episode: The art and science of revenue management How revenue management differs from co hosting Who benefits most from revenue management The 3 ways to get maximum cash flow from your Airbnb - CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: /www.instagram.com/host_coach Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com

As an Airbnb host you need to balance guests' privacy with the need to protect your property. This not an easy decision. In this episode you will learn the pros and cons of having a camera in your Airbnb, and exactly what you need to do to not have your listing shut down. Tune in as we break down our clients' camera dilemmas and the study data from 1,000 guests that you need to know to make the best possible decision for your Airbnb! Topics discussed in this episode: The Airbnb camera scenario that sent a host to jail How to protect your Airbnb listing from being shut down The rules for disclosing cameras at your Airbnb How the age of your guest avatar impacts your camera decision (we were surprised) Data from a 1,000 guest study on the impact of cameras on bookings Which camera will work best for your specific Airbnb situation - CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: /www.instagram.com/host_coach Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com  

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are the best times to make the most money with your Airbnb! But, it's also the biggest season of costly host blunders and nightmare guest situations. You don't have to guess and stress! Use the hacks we've honed over our 147 holidays as Airbnb hosts to maximize your revenue - while minimizing guest and housekeeper meltdowns. Tune into this episode to learn our exact pre-holiday protocol to ensure a smooth season, why not to decorate your Airbnb, the must-haves for each season, and our best suggestions to surprise and delight both your housekeepers and guests. Topics discussed in this episode: The #1 holiday item to never put in your Airbnb The pre-holiday protocol you need to follow Safety items and rules you need to have in place to protect your guests and property Holiday hacks for your housekeeping The best holiday surprise and delight items for your guests   - CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: /www.instagram.com/host_coach Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com  

Do you want to become an Airbnb investor, but don't have enough time to handle host responsibilities on top of your 9 to 5 job? Or, are you currently drowning in Airbnb guest messages, but want to make sure your guests receive the very best communication? If so, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn why YOU need to embrace new AI tools to stay on top of guest expectations for response time and personalization or get left in the dust. Topics discussed in this episode: How to train AI to be a better host than you are How to avoid under-serving your guests and losing to your market competition The smart way to track and resolve issues in your Airbnb Why it is essential to stay on the cutting edge of Airbnb technologies - CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: www.instagram.com/host_coach Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com  

Are you curious about Airbnb investing but need to make sure your investment would make money, not lose money? Do you wish you had a crystal ball that could point you to the exact market and property you should buy? Would it be easier for you to pull the trigger if you knew exactly what a property would gross annually as an Airbnb?  If so, you need to listen to this episode where Scott Sage, of AirDNA, unpacks how their software gives you the hard data you need to make educated investing decisions and the underwriting homework you should do before you buy a property. Tune in to hear Scott's predictions for how AI will impact hosts and guests over the next six months in the STR industry and what that means for your business! Topics discussed in this episode: How to stop guessing about whether a property would be a profitable Airbnb  The ideal amount of time to spend underwriting a deal before committing Where to find hot new STR revenue calculator for investors The best place to search and sort properties for sale based on gross earnings How to source data and the exact comps you need to predict earnings of the investment property you are considering Why AI is reshaping the host and guest experience - CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: /www.instagram.com/host_coach Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com

Are you dreaming of becoming an Airbnb investor, but don't have the time to handle guest messages and operations with your current job? Would scaling your portfolio by adding more Airbnbs change your life - but you simply don't have the bandwidth to make that happen?  If so, this episode is for you! JT and Jesse Nicasio, the founders of STR Super VAs, are sharing how their unique background and experience scaling their Airbnb portfolio past 70 Airbnbs turned into a company that helps Airbnb investors work smarter - not harder. After listening to this episode you will know how affordable it is to add a virtual team member to help you handle your current Airbnb workload and scale more efficiently. Tune in to learn how to avoid being a "me too host" who gets squeezed out of the market by your competition! Topics discussed in this episode: How is is possible to operate 70+ Airbnbs in 15 markets without losing your mind What a virtual assistant is capable of doing in your Airbnb business How to find a virtual assistant that is perfect for you The difference between STR Super VAs and any other VA What short term rental industry changes to expect and prepare for The importance of working on your business - not just 'in it"   Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: /www.instagram.com/host_coach Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com

Do you wonder if your current rental property could make more money as an Airbnb? Are you worried if your place isn't perfect, it won't have cash flow as a short-term rental?  If this sounds familiar, you need to tune into this episode where Liz Mole unpacks her experience of turning a long-term rental investment that was bleeding money into an incredibly successful Airbnb, despite its less than perfect location! After listening to this episode, you will know the specific software and book Liz used to map out her steps to success as an Airbnb investor in New Zealand. Tune in to learn economical Airbnb design hacks, as well as the importance of having a local team to support your Airbnb and guests.   Topics discussed in this episode: How to turn a problem long-term rental into profitable short-term rental The #1 book to guide you through your first Airbnb investment Software tools that save STR hosts time and improve guest experience Easy ways to make your Airbnb design look professional Liz's biggest mistake, and what she learned from it Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: /www.instagram.com/host_coach Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com  

Are you feeling a little lost in the Airbnb shuffle? Do you wish you could articulate to guests why your Airbnb and you as a host are special and worth staying with? Are you curious about the conscious travel trend, and what that means to investors? If this sounds familiar, you need to listen to this episode where Bobby Jones, co-founder of Good is the New Cool, shares why the concept of belonging is at the epicenter of Airbnb's success and yours, and the importance of crafting and selling the story of your Airbnb to potential guests. After listening to this episode, you will know the best, uncomplicated business growth strategy for a short term rental investor. Tune in to learn the embedded advantage to having a short-term rental business, along with how to use your own passions to capitalize on the conscious travel trend. Topics discussed in this episode: How to leverage Airbnb's commitment to belonging for your Airbnb's success Why telling your Airbnb's story is compelling to guests The best growth strategy for Airbnb investors The embedded advantage of having a short term rental business  How you can use your own passions to capitalize on the conscious travel trend   This episode originally aired November 18, 2024 - CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -    Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/host_coach/  

Are you worried you don't know the latest cutting edge tools for Airbnb investors? Do you wish you could attend a conference to learn more about the future of the industry, but simply don't have the time? If so, this episode is for you! Today we're sharing our six biggest takeaways from attending the STR Wealth Conference. These aren't just cool ideas - they are the tools and takeaways we've actually implemented in our Airbnb business over the last month. After listening to this episode you will know a new way to manage/elevate your guest communications, along with a new company that helps Airbnb investors save big bucks in taxes! Stay tuned to learn what new tools we're using from the STR conference that are saving us time and making our listings stand out from the crowd! Topics discussed in this episode: An AI messaging tool that outperforms us as hosts (seriously) Understanding cost segregation analysis and bonus Airbnb tax depreciation Exactly where you can find a VA already trained on Airbnb and its related plug ins A super cool tool to help you contact other Airbnb hosts The important success component overlooked by most Airbnb hosts   - CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: /www.instagram.com/host_coach Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com

Are you afraid to decorate your Airbnb? Does the pressure of needing eye-catching design overwhelm you, even though you know you need it to stand out from your competition? Do you wish there was someone to guide you through the process painlessly? If so, don't miss this episode where experiential design experts, Heather and Erin of Pink Wall Designs, share how intentional design can literally boost your short-term rental's rank position and which amenities are worth spending on! After listening to this episode, you will know the importance of amenities and specialty rooms in your Airbnb to help you maximize cash flow and return on investment! Tune in to learn Heather and Erin's free tech hack to help you find your Airbnb guest avatar along with what that avatar is looking for in a listing! Topics discussed in this episode: What is experiential Airbnb design  How experiential design impacts rank position and bookings The tech hack to find your guest avatar before you buy/design The least expensive design element with the biggest impact What to avoid spending lots of money on in your Airbnb How to press the "easy button" on Airbnb design This episode originally aired July 8, 2024 - CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -  Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: /www.instagram.com/host_coach Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com   

Are you stressed about filing taxes for your Airbnb investment? Do you worry that you might miss out on deductions and exemptions you don't know about? Do you wish you had expert advice on exactly what to do as an Airbnb investor? If this sounds familiar, you need to listen to this episode where CPA, Tom Castelli, unpacks the short-term rental exemption and where to look on your tax forms to see if you're receiving the full benefit of depreciation due! After listening to this episode you will know why a tax segregation analysis is essential for most STR investors.and how the STR tax exemption can save you money in taxes now and in the future. Tune in to learn the two questions you can use to qualify a CPA and where to find the ultimate reference for understanding the Short-Term Rental Tax Loophole! Topics discussed in this episode: How depreciation works on Airbnb investment property taxes The passive activity loss rules for short term rental investments How the STR Tax Loophole works for investors (legally) What a cost segregation analysis is and why it is essential for Airbnb investors Why NOT to DIY your short-term rental taxes The ultimate resource for the short-term rental exemption   This episode originally aired July 1, 2024   - CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -    Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/host_coach/  

Are you struggling to invest in or decorate an Airbnb property due to weird layouts or finishes? Do you wish you knew how to visualize and change unusual spaces from problems to guest amenities without spending buckets of money? If this sounds familiar, you need to tune in to learn our 6 hacks to "work with the quirk" of your Airbnb property. After listening to this episode, you with know how to transform problem areas into spaces that surprise and delight your guests - or at least camouflage them. Tune in to learn the simple mindset shift that frees you to be creative with your property selections and solutions. Topics discussed in this episode: The surprising low-cost item that adds luxury while camouflaging flaws 6 ways to repurpose unused spaces in your Airbnb to delight guests How to make space where there isn't any The difference a door can make for room footprints and furniture placement When a strategic furniture purchase is your best option   Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/host_coach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HostCoach