Learn how to write guest reviews in a way that is useful to other hosts.  The better hosts write reviews the better trust is built on the Airbnb platform.  It's important to be honest in reviews so that other guests are able to make an informed decision about whether they want to host a specific guest.

Trust is one of the critical components of hosting.  Hosts need to trust guests and guests need to trust hosts or the whole system starts to fall apart.  When people stay at hotels this trust is built from the brand name on the hotel, even know the brand does not own nor operate that hotel in most cases.  When it comes room hosts you do not have a brand for your guests to trust.  This is where reviews come in.  The reviews that past guests have left about their stays and your listing are what builds trust with perspective guests that they are going to have a safe and enjoyable stay in your property.

There is a lot going on in the United Sates right now and it can be difficult to understand what your responsibilities are as a host.  In this episode I attempt to provide some guidance and tips on how to handle hosting during unpredictable times.

The best room hosts make use of food and beverage amenities to stand out in crowded markets and differentiate themselves from hotels and motels.  While it may not seem like free coffee, free filtered water, and/or free snacks would make a big difference for a traveler not having to go to the local convince store after a long trip make a huge difference and leaves them with a positive perception of your place and you.

The bedroom is the core of your offering as a room host making it important for you to carefully consider which amenities you provide in the bedroom.  In this fourth episode in our amenities series we drive into the mandatory, recommended, and optional amenities for the bedroom.  As always be sure to consider your local market and your guests when deciding on what amenities to offer.

The bathroom you provide to your guests is sure to leave an impression.  Learn how to left a good impression by providing the right bathroom amenities.

As a room host, your guest is likely going to require access to some shared or common spaces in your house in order to get to their room.  This episode walks through a set of "required" and recommended amenities that room hosts should consider providing to their guests in the common spaces.