Introduction

[Harald182]

Hello all 🙂 My name is Harald, and I live in Norway. I just joined Airbnb as a host, but I have been letting my house and my appartments directly for more than 20 years, although mostly on longer contracts (typically 3 years at a time). I now wanted to offer one or two of my houses for short term rental, and thought I might get to know the Airbnb model better. I love to travel, I ride my motorcycle, and when at home I play soccer twice a week. I'd like to go sailing for longer periods, and so I need to figure out how to manage my rental properties in a practical and convenient way. And maybe get to learn from you how to maximise the experience for my guests while also maximising my revenue streams.   

[Nandini11]

Hi @Harald182😊

Welcome to the Airbnb community!

With 20+ years of experience in property letting, you’re already way ahead of the game—transitioning to short-term rentals will just add a new layer of flexibility.

It’s great that you’re thinking about guest experience and revenue side by side—that balance is key. You’ll find that systems like smart locks, automated messaging, and reliable cleaners can really help with remote management (especially if you’re out sailing ⛵️ or on the road 🏍️).

Looking forward to learning from your experience as well. Wishing you smooth hosting and great guests ahead!

[Graham490]

Hi @Harald182 ... well done on your long term stay!

Moving to short term rentals will be different.

May I suggest that looking through the Airbnb resources will provide great collective wisdom to assist this transition:

https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Host-guides/bd-p/guides

.. as will the Host Circle forum..

Best wishes with your new journey... professionally and personally.

Regards

Graham