Seeking advice and mentorship for starting my airbnb journey

[Amina298]

Hello Airbnb Community,

I’m looking to start hosting on Airbnb and could really use some advice to help me get started. I have some ideas in mind, but I’m not sure about the best steps to take, from setting up the listing to managing the day-to-day.

If anyone has experience or tips to share, I would really appreciate it! Additionally, I’m open to finding a mentor who can guide me through the process and help ensure I’m on the right track.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Best regards,
Amina

[Helen3]

Hello @Amina298 

have a look at the community guides on this community there are useful guides to help you set up a listing. 

If you want a mentor you can find a local cohost who you can pay to help you set up your listing and mentor you via the Airbnb Cohost database  . 

you can also familiarise yourself with the Airbnb Help website . 

[Joan2709]

@Amina298 

Here is a Guide for New Hosts you can take a look at:

Guide for New Hosts

https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Community-Guides/A-Guide-For-New-Hosts/td-p/2073093

In addition to finding an Experienced Co Host as @Helen3 mentions to assist, there are also short term rental consultants you can employ for the first few months to help you get started.

[Helen3]

Yes cohosts or consultants can help with one off listing set up as well as ongoing management as @Joan2709  says. 

[Carolyn284]

My first guest was upset that his bathroom was in the hall, not a private en suite (my listing is for 1 bedroom in my home).  I live here also, so I only use my bathroom in my bedroom.  I made sure to update my listing to state the 2nd bathroom is in the hall and is for the guest's exclusive use.   Also, I updated to be clear I had a cat and a dog, and then updated again when I no longer had them.  Allergies are no fun and your guests need to know if there are any pets.  I hope this helps.  Good Luck!