3 years worth of mistakes as an Airbnb host
Lydia Patel Lydia Patel
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 Published On Sep 10, 2024

Lessons were learned- specific experiences that you only gain over time.

0:00 Intro
0:28 Pricing mistakes
1:46 Local taxes
3:09 Bad photos (iPhone is not an excuse)
4:23 Quotes for vendors and contractors
5:52 Being cheap
7:33 Being (too) spendy
8:28 Headcount = beds = supplies
8:57 Customer service
11:31 Personal cell phone errors
12:42 Business phone errors
13:36 Credit cards
14:47 Cleaning supplies
15:26 Restocking and pantry tip
15:58 Business trip expectations
17:03 Should you be outsourcing?
17:55 Bad or nonexistent exit planning
18:48 Analysis paralysis


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