New to AIRBNB HOSTING

[Anthony1799]

Any TIPS a bit nervous and still in final prep mode to launch - ‘go live’

[Helen3]

Have a look at the Airbnb guide for new hosts @Anthony1799 

And familiarise yourself with the Airbnb Help website

you can use the search function on this community as most issues will be covered 

[Anthony1799]

I appreciate.. it is very helpful indeed!

[Nur785]

@Anthony1799 

I'll give you one of the most important tips I got when I started a few months ago. Make sure you have water proof mattress covers and pillow covers. People spill coffee and tea in the bedroom all the time and this tip has saved my mattresses on several occasions! 

You've got this! Let us know when the listing goes live! 

[Anthony1799]

Thank you very much!

[Anthony1799]

Will do, thank you!

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Anthony1799 Be sensible but don't worry about all the bad stuff you hear. Most/all of it will never happen to you. Oh and smile when you meet people - Build a rapport and they will forgive a lot of minor issues.

[Anthony1799]

Thank you very much!

[Christine615 · Accepted solution]

Don't be. We're all here to help (and collectively have seen it all). Remember to breathe. Do not accept any guest you don't feel comfortable with.

1. Change your settings so only guests with prior good reviews can instant book you. Other guests can "request to book."

2. Make sure your house rules indicate that only guests on the reservation are allowed. I always ask for the names of each guest that will be staying.

3. Cameras on the exterior door are key. I'm partial to Blink because the batteries last a long time compared to Ring. And no subscription needed. I was able to get notifications even when I was in Europe on vacation.

4. Enjoy! The guests that are chatty and tell you why they are coming to visit are often a joy! We consider several of our past guests friends now.

Always feel free to ask questions. I've been hosting for 8 years and I still come here to get advice from other hosts.

Welcome to the community!

[Anthony1799]

Wow this is great Christine .. Thank you!

[Anthony1799]

I appreciate your words!~

Questions on the following which were not fully answered by the HOST HOTLINE:

1) charging us heir electric powered vehicle with your house electricity?.

2) Items taken without permission?.

If you can assist with these concerns I would really appreciate it!

[Ronel53]

hi i am a new host just one year, but my question is ?

i live in canada and our two properties are in Cuba so we cant do promotions on booking or Trivago or Expidia is any options or just Airbnb. thanks

[Helen3]

Do a Google search @Ronel53 and see where your competitors are advertising 

[Alma583]

Hi I would like to host my house in Nicaragua, can you please help me with the best option to get guess 

thank you!

[Supreme-Class-Properties0]

Hello @Christine615 

I am happy to be part of the team, i have read you most of your comments and would like to connect to you for more advise.  

I am a Chartered Accountant by profession would like to do more of these since i have some empty properties abroad and would like to bring them onboard.

Thank you 

Isaac