Just a suggestion from a former house cleaner… you can take it or leave it… we used to have a second and sometimes a third set of everything so it makes clean up time at the house WAY FASTER! So all you have to do is take sheets/comforters/towels off and take them home with you or to wherever you do your linens and just simply put the clean ones on 😅 cuts hours off of waiting on sheets/comforters/ and towels to dry!! Thanks for all your insider info! Great video 😊

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes, thank you for the suggestion. We have 3 sets of all sheets in the house + 18 of all towels. Prob too many but we want to be prepared!

@franksanchez9355

Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I do ! Lol I can finish my house in 1 and a half hours

@jackieffrench695

11 ай бұрын

@@kristenandmichael My husband and I are in the prep stages for our first Airbnb. Just a question about linen changes- do you also clean quilts, blankets and matress pads after each booking?

@codydroddy5173

4 ай бұрын

Do you change comforter each time or just sheets?

@jenaytucker8145

Ай бұрын

That's a good idea.

Upon their booking, ask them for a 4-digit number which you will use to program the front door as their entry code. This confirms their booking even more (fewer cancelations) and less thinking on your end to create a new 4-digit passcode.

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Luckily our Kwikset lock autogenerates a number for us every time but this is a good tip as well! Thank you :)

@curzonpeier6539

Жыл бұрын

@@kristenandmichael I use the last 4 digits of guest's mobile number, easy for them to remember.

@lanlan9767

8 ай бұрын

So you take home that but you claim that on taxes to so …..it’s less then that right

@emilypaterson4925

7 ай бұрын

@@kristenandmichael Which kwick lock are you using?

Cleaning. I clean for a living. So true. Cleaning is hard work exspecially deep cleaning.

Nice to hear from "real" people and not these slick videos that are self promotion rather than educational

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Just being as transparent as possible! That’s the only way for us🙏🏼

I was a property manager for years and I observed lots of people who felt it was their right to bring their pets, claiming them as Emotional Support Animals. Total Bullshit!

@boozielynn4175

Жыл бұрын

9 times out of 10, their emotional support pet is a pit bull :(

@denisemarie6997

Жыл бұрын

I love dogs, cats, birds and have had all three over many decades. I didn't know before that Airbnb made participants accept Emotional Support Animals on the renters' say- so ("I'm a victim! I'm emotionally crippled! This is my ESA pig!"). Its like a fog has been lifted and I understand the Airbnb success now. Bring your 10 month old "pittie" and your 150 pound stinky Irish Setter and let them stink the place up and terrorize the neighbors. I'll stick to hotels - if my room smells like urine/feces/and/or mold, I can march to the reception desk and demand a different room. (Irish Setters are lovely dogs but they stink.)

@monicamcgahan

Жыл бұрын

It’s expected as esa animals to have registered legal papers y’all can ask for just like the airlines do & other areas. Take a pic of it to attach to their paper work and make sure to add a toy or dog treats. You could have a questionnaire when they sign up the esa dog if they play w/toys, are allowed dog treats & list 3 options. Some esa dogs that are new to the program aren’t allowed treats/toys for a bit.

@monicamcgahan

Жыл бұрын

I’ve thought of so much to be an Airbnb owner as you can probably tell😇

I’m also new to hosting on airbnb. We built an ADU on our property (Southern California, popular beach town). We allow pets (so far only dogs) this has been the single best decision we made. We are booked solid through next spring. It’s a new build and we installed ceramic floors so cleaning would be simple. We are at least 30 days rental due to local laws. I can’t believe what a great investment this has been. Some things I’ve learned is all white sheets and towels so everything can be bleached super clean. I will simply buy affordable comforter so I can just replace between guests due to dog hair. I really think spotless matters. In between guest bookings, I try to schedule my handyman to go in and touch up paint, caulk bathroom shower anywhere needed…. I also give upscale amenities such has nespresso machine (including weeks worth of coffee pods). I always include welcome basket with bottle of wine (nice bottle), chips and chocolates. So far, we are crushing it! Best of luck to you

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Ohh interesting! So amazing that has worked for you. So you buy and replace the comforter after every guest? I guess that would make sense if you're renting it for 30 days or more. We are usually booked for 1-2 night stays so not sure that would make sense financially for us. Another reason we are trying to avoid pets is that coyotes run through our land, and one of our neighbors had their smaller dog eaten recently, like they stalked the house and waited for it to come out the door, then grabbed it. So we really want to avoid that happening to our guests. Thank you for the insight!

@kara5958

Жыл бұрын

@@kristenandmichael yes, coyotes are an issue where I live has well. The yard is fenced in but that won’t guarantee coyote won’t jump fence. We let all guests know risks of leaving pets alone in yard. None have. I will say that allowing pets has been the single most reason I believe we are so booked. We also cater to the high end guest with amenities (ie: spa, warm floors, upscale appliances and 3 separate outdoor areas…) and yes our guests are all 2 months and over so that’s why I just replace comforter. I buy reasonable priced at target or Walmart. Another thing we learned is guests want local cable TV. We installed all smart TV’s thinking this would be great but quickly learned that most our guests are the 60 and up crowd and they want local TV/sports… so I did install regular cable too.

@kara5958

Жыл бұрын

@@samanthahodson2274 Thank you Samantha!

@teebklyn1

Жыл бұрын

What’s ADU?

@avensnow

Жыл бұрын

Min 30 day rentals?

Great video. So many people waste time just to tell you to buy a class at the end. I appreciate the information 😊

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

So true! Here to give our experience & hope it helps!

We started off with Airbnb in 2019, converted a house to a duplex. It went so well, we converted the garage to a studio unit in 2020. Then in 2021 we build an ADU in the back yard.... I don't think we could squeeze any more value out of that property if we tried LOL. My only regret is not building the ADu in such a way where I could rent it out as either 1 larger unit or 2 small studio units

@tinydream

Жыл бұрын

If you don’t mind me asking, about how much money do you make and how much is profit?

@am2probassfishingjourney635

2 ай бұрын

Hi, I also have a duplex and am new to this. Is there a way we could connect and I could ask a few questions?

This was so useful, thank you! We are planning on going into AirBnB short term for now and you were able to answer most of the questions we've had and stuff we didn't even think about like over describing everything.

In my business, civil engineering, if someone, a contractor, has to call you to ask a question, your plan/design was incomplete. So it makes sense to be as detailed as possible in your airnbnb listing. If your renters are having to call you for info, you haven't done your job probably.

@paulv8133

Жыл бұрын

Architect here....very true, good point!

There is a big difference between Service Animals (SA) vs. Emotional Support Animals (ESA). The ADA and States recognize Service animals, but the ADA does NOT recognize Emotional Support Animals and most states don't either (check your local laws). California DOES have some protections for ESA, but not on the same level as SA. If a property does not usually allow pets, landlords still have to allow someone who has an emotional support animal as long as they have a letter from a mental health professional stating their need for the animal. You are not allowed to charge a fee UNLESS that service or ESA animal causes damage. Service Animals are trained for the disability they are serving for whereas Emotional Support Animals are not. In most states, and federally, there are no protections for ESA so you can tell those people "no" or charge a fee etc. except for California. You folks are spot on that you are not allowed to ask the person what their disability is and, for some ridiculous reason, for SA you're not allowed to ask for certification that the animal has been trained. You can ask ESA for documentation proving the animal is ESA. For SA only allowed to ask if it is a service animal, and what tasks it performs for the owner. In some states service animals are required to wear identifying items so people know it's a service animal. Again see your states laws. I recommend making tenants pay for insurance to cover any damage which usually covers pet damage. The customer is not always right....people will be awful and take advantage of you. You guys are awesome - keep up the good work!

@ahoyhere8113

Жыл бұрын

You’re not allowed to ask for certifications for service animals because there is legally no such thing. Specifically, the ADA law setting out the rules for service dogs says there is no such thing as a “certified” or “registered” service dog and you cannot ask for proof because it doesn’t exist - that’s the federal law. Many owners self-train, because otherwise service dogs cost $20k+. Mine was $17k and I could not self-train due to the specific nature of his tasks. Any kind of certification would cause an undue burden only on disabled people which is illegal under the ADA.

@MrHamlet

Жыл бұрын

@@ahoyhere8113 you're speaking to Service Animals (SA), not Emotional Support Animals (ESA). The ADA does not recognize ESA, but California and NY do and under California law for ESAs, they must have a certified letter that an ESA is needed and that letter can in fact be requested under CA law.

@pepperread1184

Ай бұрын

Thank you for this information. I find it disheartening that an owner cannot restrict animals in certain cases. As a renter, I prefer renting from a home with a “no animals” policy because of allergies. I didn’t realize that in some cases the owners may have been required to allow animals in the home. Going forward, this will be on my list of questions to ask the owners. ☮️

Thanks for posting! Very helpful.

just started an airbnb myself. It's downtown. Our occupancy rate in the first month is at 70% and we had a resident at the nearby hospital book for the entirety of our 2nd month. It's honestly insane with how fast this investment is paying off.

@kristenandmichael

8 ай бұрын

That’s awesome!

@mangoyacho

7 ай бұрын

@murph1329 thank you for sharing such encouraging news! May you continue to grow from strength to strength!

@imouttatown

6 ай бұрын

Good for you! Is your Airbnb an apartment or house?

@jenaytucker8145

Ай бұрын

Wow! Ok,that's encouraging.

@murph1329

Ай бұрын

@imouttatown loft in downtown. We are 7 months in now. We are averaging around an 83% occupancy rate with 45 reviews and a 4.96 rating.

New subscriber alert!! Lol. I’ve watched a lot of Airbnb videos and I like so many others that want to invest are looking for honesty, transparency, mistakes, realness, which you both have shown here. It’s refreshing to see a video of 2 ppl that were new to the industry, and kept it real!!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Welcome! Thanks for being here! We appreciate that more than you know. :)

Oh snap, I got a shout-out! Nice job! Make sure to get on that smart pricing though ;)

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

We’re not worthy🙌🏼Thank you for all of your advice, guidance and inspiration.

@ColtFPS

2 жыл бұрын

That’s cuz you’re the man Robasolo!

@julietruong

2 жыл бұрын

Rob is the best! 😎

@Maryam_bashir

Жыл бұрын

😂 pricing at the end of the movie! New fan over here! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

You two are crushing it in my opinion.....I watched this entire video and immediately thought the following........the typical buy and hold long term investor will rent to a tenant on a one to two year straight lease, and then hope make $200.00 to $400.00 a door net cash flow after expenses.........my advice to you is to repeat the process you have explained to us in this video over and over again as quickly as possible........ Great job!!!

OMG!! love this video!! it is just what I needed to see. Beautiful couple with positive vibe! So professional and detail!! Thank you, guys!!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This is my first look into the life of being an AirBnb host and I loved it. Thank you guys!

@kristenandmichael

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Good luck to you on your STR journey!

@AbnormalMarketing

11 ай бұрын

@@kristenandmichael I literally just Googled STR lol, appreciate it!

Fantastic tips! Thank you.

Love this! Thanks for this!

Great video! Great Information! Great Team Work! and this is one of the main reasons we are working on starting with one very soon, not just because its a good business model, but to Work Side to Side with your spose it just pricesless, so keep on and also good luck to you, thank you for sharing without specting nothing in return, so as Kristen said, got already the like botton all the way down jajajaja

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here!! Yes, working with your spouse is a game changer. You really get to see how they tick and how they bring it in ways you never knew they could. Good luck to you all on your journey! 🤍

Love your content. Really helpful. Greetings from new AirBnB host in Zagreb, Croatia :)

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you & good luck to you on your journey!

Thank you for being so honest.

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta be! Too much fluff is out there now days! Thank you for watching 🙏🏼🤍

Fascinating job. I love behind the scenes vibe. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

@kristenandmichael

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. :)

Joshua Tree is a really good location. I was out there for training and the scenery is beautiful.

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

It really is magickal!

@gfighter897

Жыл бұрын

@@kristenandmichael thanks for the reply! You’re videos have really put into perspective the Air BnB business and seeing Joshua Tree brought back some good memories.

@gfighter897

Жыл бұрын

@@kristenandmichael hello! Back again! I actually found some properties to start investing in. How did you you go about financing?

Awesome info!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Thank you for your transparency, and the helpful information.

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for taking the time to share. We are just starting out with our first rental. Best wishes with the following months.

@kristenandmichael

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Good luck to you all in your STR journey!

I’m about to start my first airbnb in about a few more weeks. This was so informative to watch. Thank you guys so much!

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats and good luck! Thank you for watching!! 🤍

@Airbnb-with-me

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck it’s a steep learning curve but once you are understand you will love it.

@zamagawugebashe5084

Жыл бұрын

Have you started, hows it going

Great job! Great informative video! I plan to be a future Airbnb Owner!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

You will be!! Thanks for the support!

I am a owner for 4 AirBnB's My advise to get more customers and better ROI: (1) I am collecting and bring my guests from the Railway Station and Airport for free! (2) I think it's good of course to provide guest some free coffee, tea and snacks of course. They will love it and next time they are in your city they will come again!

@kristenandmichael

9 ай бұрын

These are all great amenities to offer guests!!

Congratulations! You guys are adorable! Thank you!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Amazing! Thanks for sharing all this. Liked and sub’d

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

So I’ve been watching this channel almost from the beginning and I have learned so much! Thank you! Tomorrow my own Airbnb will be published but Indo have a couple of questions. Did you lower your price at the very beginning to help get booked faster? Did you write an intro in your guest journal? I love watching your channel! Keep it up!!!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for being here & good luck on your STR journey! We didn't lower it too much, we were competitive with people in our area & used Airdna initially to figure out what that was & did a little recon on Airbnb itself. They push new listings at first so this helps with bookings (which you prob already know). We did write an intro our guest book - something short and sweet about the property and why we started in STR! Again, good luck & keep us posted!

@a-iospina1497

Жыл бұрын

@@kristenandmichael Thank you so much for replying so quickly!!!

@tonyhopson9859

11 ай бұрын

Hi, love the videos you two are posting. I’m about to start an Airbnb but don’t have a lot of money to back this idea. I own the home but need some new furniture, etc. I was told I couldn’t do it without having capital and I should forget it… what can you tell me that may help? Thank you!

@Evanthebat15

11 ай бұрын

@@tonyhopson9859 Hey, we are also gonna be starting an AirBnB tho ours is an apartment. If you have a thrift store nearby that's a great way to get furniture, also stores like Walmart, FiveBelow, Dollar Tree(this is perfect to get decor that looks expensive but is cheap, or toothbrush/paste, soap, shower curtains,ect) and sometimes even Target. Also, check if there is garage sales next to where you live! Hope this helps, we are doing ours cus we are trying to move out and don't have a lot of money.

Thank you guys for the video!! I'm going to start renting a property in Los Angeles and I'm very excited about this.

Thank you so much for sharing your first month journey. I would appreciate if you can share locations to try for airbnb with less risk.

The whole thing with the Emotional Support dog issue is a game guests now use pretty frequently .. we have zero to no recourse under Airbnb policies about that to protecting our homes .

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely difficult because we get wanting your pet with you as we love our little guy and bring him everywhere but we know when it’s time to find a baby sitter as well. As long as we know, we are OK. If they sneak an animal in… then we’re NOT ok. Which we believe just happened last weekend. That is a whole other video in and of itself! Ha

@kevinbaerg

2 жыл бұрын

@Kristen & Michael DO the sneaking dog video! Drama, views and helping other hosts. 😄

@MJ-hg1mk

2 жыл бұрын

Can't you ask to prospective guest to show proof papers for ESAs?

Guys, I’ve been working in hotels 7+ years and let me tell you something about ESA. If they openly tell you they’re and emotional support animal…I kindly say unfortunately we are not a pet friendly property and only accept ADA certified animals. ADA specifically points out that ESA ARE NOT service animals. By law, you are allowed to ask 2 questions: 1. Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? 2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

@tracysarmis3169

2 жыл бұрын

Good information. I know people have clicked on to saying they need pet for emotional support but you defo need proof !

@bobfeaver8438

2 жыл бұрын

So there’s one way you can legally deny a service animal. If you have severe allergies to pets and you live in the home part of the time, you can deny them

@bobfeaver8438

2 жыл бұрын

@@tracysarmis3169 Sadly most guests lie about this because they are entitled brats

@jenhartnett-orser5242

2 жыл бұрын

my understanding on #2 is that you can only ask IS this dog trained to perform a specific task? and you cannot ask what the task is (in most cases, this would equate to asking what the disability is, which is NOT allowed)

@ssp4795

2 жыл бұрын

i think by law ESAs can't be left alone at the property either. thankfully this is really uncommon in my part of australia

Great video, thank you for showing.

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Y’all are awesome. Thank you!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

You are! Thank you 🙏🏼

I am about to the 1/2 way point of completion on my studio apartment. So excited to get this passive income started. Like the 2 day minimum. Eastern TN area.

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Congrats to you on your new adventure!

@chasethesky1

Жыл бұрын

I have heard grave warnings to people who expect it to be passive. Do your homework, and good luck!!

The best REAL video I've watched. I'm just in the process of building 2 cabins in our orchard in Fethiye Turkey. Its kind of scary as I'm no techno geek at 58. But I do have style 😎 😜 your video answered so many questions. Good luck to you both. I'm now subscribed !!

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Good luck to you too. Cabins in an orchard sound beautiful!

Thank you! My husband and I are getting out of the landlord rental business into vacation rental. I just subscribed. Can't wait to learn more from you both.

@kristenandmichael

10 ай бұрын

Welcome! Thanks for being here & good luck to you guys on this new STR adventure! :)

Thanks for sharing your journey!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!🤍

Dont forget the money that goes into your principal and maybe appreciation as well. You guys are doing excellent

The customer is definitely not always right. If you follow that policy, they're going to run all over you and make your life a nightmare. Stand firm but be respectful. Common sense needs to win in these situations. I've owned a beverage store for 6 years now. Trust me when I say, they WILL walk all over you, no matter what the case is.

@AdamPhillips-eu5sy

Жыл бұрын

Why should I trust you?

Good job peeps! Thanks for sharing 👍

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video 🎉. Good job you two!!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤍

I am 60 seconds in and I already feel like I am 15 years old living with my parents again. Hopefully things change so I will continue to listen

@allenspencer6672

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to our comment section, I can make you a profitable airbnb investor with zero risk Reply if you are interested

@AlexAndra-iy5zu

Жыл бұрын

@@allenspencer6672 No thank you. I have zero interest in a company who disregards fur babies and hairless babies. Why are our human babies coming out with out fur?!? It’s ok We ❤️ our skin walker babies ❤️😉❤️😉

@allenspencer6672

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexAndra-iy5zu I accept kids on my Airbnb b

Great information. I appreciate you guys

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🤍

Appreciate the transparency Kristen and Michael, very informative. Good luck with the channel.

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support!

Hi, where did you get the little gold frames for the signs in bathroom/kitchen?

@kristenandmichael

10 ай бұрын

Hi! We got them at Home goods/TJ Maxx so we aren’t sure the brand but they were very inexpensive :)

@CW-en2pf

10 ай бұрын

@@kristenandmichael Thanks!

Very cool! Thanks for the insight!

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching :)

This was very helpful! Thank you so much

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

We’re so glad. Thank you!

So happy this video was recommended to me. Great information. My goal is to start an Airbnb one day. Thank you so much for sharing your wins and challenges😊

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! You WILL start that Airbnb and we hope to hear how it’s going when you do!!

@bthomson

2 жыл бұрын

Sponks1 - Like the phrase "wins and challenges!"💎

Kristen, the customer is NOT always right. I host 20 properties. Some of the times, a customer will push your limits to see how much they can get away with. Sometimes, you need to stay firm And regarding the pets. Yes, many lie that their pet is an ESA. And you can deny this however you need to have evidence that your severely allergic to pet fur. Airbnb cannot ban you if you have a medical note supporting this

@hanankim4358

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! ya, I totally agree. I don't have a dog. I just had a guest do the same at our Airbnb recently with a new puppy that she claimed was her ESA.. It's nuts if you ask me but that's their current policy unfortunately.

@denisemarie6997

Жыл бұрын

I have no knowledge of Airbnb. If some stray critter makes an inquiry to rent, and says he/she has a Emotional Support Animal, can't you just say, "Sorry. Already rented. Forgot to update the availability dates" or something? They lie about being emotionally crippled because boarding their pet at home is costly, you lie about availability. It all comes out in the wash.

@carolinac4406

Жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, how long did it take you to host 20 properties? Do you own all the properties? I am just starting to look into STR. Thank you

Love the video. Thank you for sharing guy’s:)

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching🙏🏼

Such a pleasant couple. Lots of good tips, too.

@kristenandmichael

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for being here :)

Thanks for posting the video. We just had our first guests last week to our MIL unit. I also found the cleaning overwhelming and had to cut back on what i was doing. A note on the ESA, an ESA does not get the same legal rights as a service dog. The ADA only applies to service dogs and you only need to accommodate if it is actually a service dog, which means it’s been trained to do a specific task for its handler. You are absolutely not legally required to allow an ESA, only an actual service dog.

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this insight! And good luck on your short term journey as well🙏🏼🙌🏼

@gotritons27

2 жыл бұрын

@@kristenandmichael ​ @Kristen & Michael Their advice is a bit off because you are subject to AirBnB policy in addition to ESA vs Service Animals laws. Also, airbnb has different rules for ESA's depending on where you live. For example, in Cali, you still are required to host ESA's per AirBnB policy. . There is an extremely good way to discourage people from abusing the ESA policy though which is part of AirBnBs TOS regarding ESA's.

@tennesseetexan1957

Жыл бұрын

@@gotritons27 and what is that extremely good way?

@MsElke11

Жыл бұрын

what if the owner just charges extra for damage or hair cleaning after a pet?

@rootstorising7348

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering what I was wondering about. Unfortunately I had someone come who said they had a service dog after I said no dogs allowed. I was attacked by the dog within minutes of its arrival and ended up in ER and have permanent damage. I believe now that I have a right to turn any animal down from being on my property. I wonder if there can be exceptions now in my case. Also if people are allowed to bring their animals onto your property, they need to be asked to show proof of insurance. If it's legal for them to be there, it's surely legal for them to be required to carry insurance.

Thanks so much for all the info! I’d love to get into hosting on air bnb with my partner and all your tips were super insightful! Thanks!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

If we can do it, so can you! Good luck on your future ventures and thank you for the support!!

Thank you, very informative.

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thank you for the video. Congrats and I hope things are still going well!😊

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Our latest vid shares how much we’ve made in 2023 so far Vs 2022!

You helped us along! We are starting an air bnb and you guys made us feel like we can do it. We love your authenticity!

@cottojn

Жыл бұрын

I feel them same way?

Just found your channel. Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. My wife and I just started building our first Airbnb Cabin. We are hoping to open in summer of 2023! 👍🏼😊

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Congrats on your first Airbnb and good luck on your journey 🤍🎉

@KeyesGlamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Excellent review; I'm a new follower and my wife and I have plans to purchase our first AIRBNB, so this is most helpful. My daughter purchased her first AIRBNB last year.

SUBSCRIBED! Such a great video. Thanks!

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! Thank you!!

Do you guys know that Airbnb allows you to schedule messages?! This would take away the need for setting reminders for messaging guest info!

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! We know now🤣🙏🏼

Depending on your location - Smart pricing can be a hindrance sometimes if you're in a high demand area. I have a 1 Bd, 1 Ba apartment that usually goes for $85-$110/night - but in the heat of the busy season "smart pricing" sometimes will jack the prices to well over $300.00, which of course results in no bookings. Mentally, I've found I am much happier getting consistent average priced stays than be hopeful for high priced stays. To each their own. Thanks for posting!

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info! We are definitely trying to figure out the best option for us and just diving into smart pricing.

@gotritons27

2 жыл бұрын

@@kristenandmichael Smart pricing is awful and most hosts ditch it. It often undervalues your property.

Very helpful video! Thank you!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Excellent video very helpful thank you

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Congrats- and thank you for sharing your journey. I started hosting in February’ 22 and What has shocked me the most is the multiple requests for a “cheaper” option or discount. Guest would complain about the platform fees or would just give their budget- which is always way below listed price. I was wondering if you guys have had the same experience?

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! We have had a couple guests ask for discount and we kindly tell them we are just starting our business and we hope they understand and would love to host them but our price is set and comparable to Bnb’s close by. Good luck to you and congrats on your new adventure! It’s tough but so worth it. ✨

@bobfeaver8438

2 жыл бұрын

In my experience , do not host bargain hunters. They give the worse reviews. You can even give them a $500 per night place for $200 and they will still rate you a 3 star for value. Don’t do it. Sometimes I actually deny a guest just by asking me for a discount. Even if they want to book later at my stated price, I will decline

@horror_headed

2 жыл бұрын

So from the customer's perspective, I've only asked for a discounted price if there are a lot of fee's added to the orginal price. Most of the time there is cleaning fee and taxes and i think a fee from Air bnb. So when its all said and done it adds a couple hundred more dollars. Depending why im booking, a trip or because i love the house & location if the fee kind of out weigh's the worth i will ask if it's possible to knock off a percentage. I guess we have to look at it from the host's pov. Also late check out can definitely sway some customers. So many Air bnb's have a check out time of 10 am. I have all good reviews all of my experience's have been good.

@bobfeaver8438

2 жыл бұрын

@@horror_headed Motels tend to be cheaper

@horror_headed

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobfeaver8438 Not in my experience. Ive only asked once for a host to lower the expense's. Sometimes the extra fee's are ridiculous. I'm not saying that happens all the time. I hate hotel/motels no personality. Rather spend my hard earned money on a person not a company. I'm def not trying to be disrespectful. I'm just giving you a perspective of the customer's pov. Host's love me i am clean and i try to be easy and not a pain in the ass. Haha i have like 15 great reviews. I would love to start my own Air bnb. I have some land. I may do tentr. Bob have you ever stayed at an Air bnb?

Not sure if it’s been mentioned in previous comments but you can schedule messages so that you don’t have to remember to send codes and check in instructions.

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Yes, we have since implemented auto messages! :)

Thanks for all the awesome advice!! Best of luck

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

Thanks so much for sharing, your insight was very helpful for somone who is looking into doing this one day soon! :)

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! We are glad it was helpful! Lots has changed for us since this video too - we did an update we posted yesterday from our year on Airbnb :)

You guys are doing great! We have hosted for 6 years and love it. We use flexible cancellation, I think that gets more bookings than strict. If they cancel last minute we sometimes still give at least a partial refund. We go above smart pricing tips at least by 10%, and more on the weekends. As long as your value stars stay high, and you are 90% booked, go for it! We rent 7 individual rooms and know when graduations, concerts, etc are in town. I readjust prices everyday if needed. We used to have our calendar 3 months out but that prevents us from taking impromptu trips. We also clean the rooms. Look up for cobwebs, closely for mice droppings, bed bugs and check all drawers for anything. We have found guns twice, even though we clearly say "no firearms"! Income has been a game changer for us, more than we expected! Keep up the great work! Sherri and Bill

@silentgrind34

Жыл бұрын

Strict...never do flexible

@nicokl5593

Жыл бұрын

People left guns behind? And twice??? Wow

I have had an AirBnB for about 16 months and there are definitely pros and cons. Lots of instructions and Wi-Fi code are a must. You are right about little touches being hard to maintain. You definitely need a good dependable cleaning crew and they are your eyes and ears. And same here, I did have to upgrade my washer/dryer to the largest size available to make sure all 4 bedroom linens can wash and dry before the next guest checks in. Another challenge was getting the trash and recycle cans put out and brought back in and cleaning the grill! A few challenges if you don’t live live nearby. I have a very good manager handling the questions that constantly come in, the bookings, and the price adjustments, etc. 😀. It is more than worth it!

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Luckily we live in a rural area and we were able to keep our cans on the street, but that was one of the challenges we were worried about also!

@anthonyavery1328

Жыл бұрын

How much does ur property manager charge u?

@karoleenascottage

Жыл бұрын

@@anthonyavery1328 it’s around 20%-30% but well worth the expertise he provides with adjusting rates to reflect seasonal, local event, and market fluctuations. That makes a huge difference in earnings. His knowledge of customer preferences and ability for response to customer questions and requests is more than I would ever be able to keep up with and stay sane. At the end of the day it’s about maximizing your income and a management company that knows how to do that is golden.

@anthonyavery1328

Жыл бұрын

@@karoleenascottage thats awesome, do u have any reccomendations for finding good air bnb managements? I have a long term rental pm but idk if hes versed in air bnbs

Thank you for sharing.

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for sharing!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Just don’t let guests walk all over you on house rules. Starting off. But other than that super cool

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely… balancing staying firm and being gracious with our guests is always a fine line!

The thing is, everyone’s pet is an ESA. And it can be difficult to prove.

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

This is true!

@mascaretllcmanager7481

2 жыл бұрын

have you experienced any aminal damage, and if so how did you recoup damages as it is prohibited to to require pet deposits to the supposed esa. thanks for any detail on this. love your transparency.

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

@@mascaretllcmanager7481 We experienced a pup peeing on our rug once and hair all over the beds. Unfortunately you can't really charge for the hair but if you feel it is excessive and your maids complain, possibly charging an extra cleaning fee would help balance out that situation. We ask that our guests do not let their pets on the beds and that they keep an eye on when they need to go potty, but we are also able to request money and give a reason for such in the guest booking details on the app. At the very bottom of the details there is a Support section where you can 'send or request money' and you can do it there. Although ESA animals are allowed, (don't get us wrong, we love pups and allow ours at our property), your property being damaged by guests of any species is never OK and Airbnb should support you on that.

Thank you this is very helpful

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thank you 😊

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

very helpful most shit I watch is people trying to make money of viewers this seems legit

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

🤣Thank you! We’re just here to share our experience!

“Eucalyptus in the shower” Anything like this should be avoided. I’m deathly allergic to eucalyptus and many people have similar allergies. Avoid these things at all costs.

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the heads up! You never know what guests can/cannot have in a space. Luckily we’ve had guests give us a heads up so far which has been so nice, communication is key that’s for sure!

Very inspirational, thank you for sharing!

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!🤍

Thanks for this video. My hubby and I are considering this.

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Good luck on your journey. It's definitely strengthened our relationship, dealing with different ups and downs together!

Good luck finding housecleaners out in the desert. Very undependable and they quit constantly.

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

We had a rough go with a cleaning crew first time round… and we will definitely share that story later on😫

@williamdunlop8191

2 жыл бұрын

@@kristenandmichael You guys seem to be learning very quickly. it took my wife and I over 2 years to navigate airbnb platform and what guests seem to want Good job! I have shared your video blog with friends who are interested in airbnbs Its hard work!!!

this reminds me how we got started 7 years ago. Great job guys congratulations welcome to the host community.

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are so happy to be apart of it 🤍✨

Shoutout to you guys this is beautiful!😍

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤍

Thanks guys

@kristenandmichael

Жыл бұрын

our pleasure! Thanks for watching

Congrats and thank you! Listing my first airbnb soon and a little scared / excited , also been watching Robuilt for like a year too haha! Glad I ran into your channel, keep it up guys !

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Rob is the best haha and you’ve got this! If it didn’t scare you, it wouldn’t be worth it! If we can do it, you can do it. Thanks for the support!! 🙌🏼

Whenever someone says “Maids” I cringe. 😩 “Cleaning professionals” or just “Cleaners” is so much better. Glad you acknowledged how challenging and how crucial having proper cleaning is. This is a valuable yet undervalued service that many don’t appreciate. I hope you are compensating your Cleaners well because without them, the overall experience for guest will indeed suffer.

@Westcoastrocksduh

2 жыл бұрын

Maids has been the term used for hundreds of years……

@aleeshakaundal5343

2 жыл бұрын

I caught the term maids too. Better terminology please:) 😃

@Westcoastrocksduh

2 жыл бұрын

@@aleeshakaundal5343 what’s the obsession with changing words that never had bad connotations until people starting making them bad?

@osherkline5357

2 жыл бұрын

@@Westcoastrocksduh political correctness 🙄🙄

@Westcoastrocksduh

2 жыл бұрын

@@osherkline5357 exactly

Great informative video as im buying my first air bnb property this year. Thank you

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching & good luck on your journey!!

Thanks for this video

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. This video was definitely helpful to know what to look for and how to start in Airbnb. Would really like to see an updated version of this in a few months.

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are planning on doing a six month update soon. 🙏🏼

Great job! My family just started our first AirBnB adventure as well! A condo in a mountain town. It’s a lot of fun, but cleaning is hard!!! Great video and information!

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! And congrats to you and yours!!

Great video guys!

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You guys rock! Thanks for sharing

@kristenandmichael

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

With refrigerators and freezers our policy is that if it is fresh (not expired) and unopened it can stay. Only condiments can stay opened if not expired (in a restaurant you use open condiments all the time and that is used by far more people in the general public). Then we post a label inside each fridge and pantry that says "Feel free to use, leave or discard any food items".

Great video! Wow… I can’t even imagine the red tape surrounding starting a rental property out there whether short or long term. I’ve heard it’s rough, but can be rewarding if you do it right.

@kristenandmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Oh ya, it’s all about the mental and physical stamina forrr sure! But we believe everything is possible🙏🏼🙏🏼🤍