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

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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

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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
  

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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

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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
  

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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
  

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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"
  

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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

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