Hosting Vacation Home

[Roy1314]

We purchased a 3 bed 3 bath with a pool near Tropicana and Nellis in Las Vegas? We were thinking about placing it on Airbnb when we are not using the home.  What kind of occupancy can we expect over a year? What type of damages are people experiencing to their properties in the area? What experiences with pets are there or Service Animals?  Anything else a new Host needs to know?

[Karen114]

@Roy1314  I would search Airbnb for listings that are like and kind in those areas and study their calendars.  Are they empty? What are they charging? Do they accept pets etc.  Read the reviews,  sort from the lowest and see what guests are complaining about.  Are they legitimate complaints or are the guests coming to the area unhinged.  Use the 1 star reviews to see how you can be better. 

There are likely some local Airbnb groups for Vegas here in the community and also on FB.  I would also check to see what is legally permitted in your municipality as well.  I guess that would be the first thing I did before diving in further. 😁

There are of course subscriptions you can buy to get this type of information like Air D NA  but a lot you can find on your own it just take some work.

Best of Luck!

[Roy1314]

Thank you for your assistance @Karen114 

[Helen3]

1. You would need to do your own market research to find out

2. have you checked if you can comply with local STR regulations ? 

3. ask hosts in the area through your local host group on FB 

4. I don't accept pets . Some hosts who do charge a pet fee. You can read Airbnb's service animal policy on the Airbnb Help website 

[Roy1314]

So far answers are not really what I'm looking for but I'm just learning about this site.

1 This is why I asked these questions here. As this is the market I need information on.

2 STR regulations? what are these?

3 How do I find hosts on facebook for an area like Las Vegas?

4 Thanks for info on pets.

[Helen3]

1. As I said you'd need to do your own market research rather than asking here. Lots of data from tourist board data reports for your location  to software like Airdna 

2. short term rental 

3. As I suggested on my earlier post look for the Airbnb host group for your location 

@Roy1314 

[Roy1314]

Thank you for your assistance

Looking into Air dna

Searched and joined a couple of groups no response yet.

[Elisa]

Hi @Roy1314 😊, 

Thank you for asking those questions here.

Did you find any answers in the meantime?
What do you think of the suggestions shared by our hosts?

Here’s the link to connect with hosts from your area 👉 Local Host Clubs.

Don’t hesitate to let us know how it goes!

[Roy1314]

@Elisa Only you and another answered. So So for info. Requested to join Las Vegas group.

Let you know what happens.

[Elisa]

Hi @Roy1314 😊, 

Thank you for letting me know about this.

When did you send your request to join the group?