Hosting more Airbnbs

Mindy200
Level 2
Saratoga Springs, UT

Hosting more Airbnbs

Hi fellow Hosties! (makes me want to eat a Twinkie)

I have been on Airbnb for 4months and my listing has done well. I love it and I can't get enough of it. I have found my niche. I want to host and take care of Airbnbs full time!

Long story short. I started doing this with my husband on a Tuesday, we had our first guest and on the very next Wed. we were separated and now we are getting a divorce. That is in short version. There is a whole lotta in-between details.  I am mom of 6 kids and I have the capacity to work full time. I used to be a Realtor, but didn't really like that aspect of the job. I have looked into the co-host program in my area, but have been waitlisted. I am happy to cohost with someone, but I would really like to just manage people's Airbnbs for them. I would like to take over so they don't have to stress or deal with them. 

Any ideas on how to go about hosting more properties in my area or for others online? Am I even asking the correct questions? I love this line of work, because I can still be a mom, involve my teens and kids, and give great customer service and still do WHAT I LOVE DOING! For fun you can check out my listing! I have the correct contacts and the right insights on how to build the property literally from the ground up. That is what I did with this one. If I need my Real Estate license to Host more than one property I can go back and get it. I would rather not, but I can and I am willing.  What are your thoughts? What have you found as helpful? What do you personally do? 

 

airbnb.com/h/lakesidelights

 

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Rebecca
Community Manager
Community Manager
Suffolk Coastal District, United Kingdom

I've never had a Twinkie, but I can share some info about Co-hosting! 

 

Have you seen the Co-host Network? It makes it easy to hire an experienced, local co‑host to take care of your home and guests. 🙌 

There’s also this article that might help you: How to find and become an experienced Co-Host on Airbnb?

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Jason114
Level 9
Washington, DC

Hi Mindy It sounds like you've really found your stride. The good news is, you don't necessarily need a real estate license to manage or co-host other people's Airbnbs unless your state specifically requires one for property management (Utah generally doesn't for short-term rentals, but it's worth double-checking local regulations).

 

Since the co-host program in your area has a waitlist, I'd recommend building your own path locally.. reach out to other hosts in Facebook or community groups, introduce yourself, and offer your co-hosting or property management services. You can also create a simple website or social media page showing your listing, reviews, and what you offer (like guest communication, turnovers, and maintenance coordination).

 

You already have an advantage.. experience, customer service skills, and an understanding of how to make a property shine. Combine that with local networking, and you'll likely start attracting owners who want someone reliable to manage their listings. Keep going.. you're clearly on the right track!

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