Starting first Airbnb, what are some don’t miss items or tips?

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I’m starting my first Airbnb rental. Aside from the local laws compliance, what are some crucial items or tips to provide a better experience? Home is for 4 bedrooms 2 baths. Sleeps up to 10 guests comfortably.

Bruce Woodruff · Answer

Don't rent out to your max capacity - in other words, don't automatically cram 10 guests in your place. Maybe do 6....turn that 4th bedroom into an office.... But keep the price as you would for 10.

More guests = more problems.

John Underwood · Answer

Crucial steps would be read through the old posts in this forum for enough info to fill a couple books.

Bruce Woodruff · Answer

Yessir! I learned real quick. More guests in house = less money, every time. Keep your prices as high as the market will allow, and run a high quality operation. You'll be so far ahead, both in financial terms and just general stress...

Joshua Strickland · Answer

@Bruce Woodruff love that tip. I learned that lesson the hard way trying to cram people into every nook and cranny of my first STR. Creates a headache.

Daniel Denning · Answer

@Armando Bendito I’m a Superhost and STR co-host. Id be happy to connect and go over some things you should lookout for/avoid vs. include if you’d like. Shoot me a DM if so. Best of luck either way!

Joshua Strickland · Answer

Have a small chest or closet with a pad lock that has random items like remote control batteries, trash bags, soap, tp, extra towels, dish detergent. At some point your cleaners will forget something. (even the good ones make mistakes) When it happens just tell the guest they can go to the box and get out whichever item they need. Turns an issue into a slight inconvenience.

Michael Baum · Answer

Hey @Armando Bendito. Do you have the place already or are you still looking? Like @John Underwood said, there is a ton of info on the site for you to peruse.

Give us a better idea of location and whatnot and we can provide a bit more advice.

Paul Sandhu · Answer

A fire extinguisher and bleach.

Starting first Airbnb, what are some don’t miss items or tips?

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