Want to find out a bit more information about how to become a host

[Genadijs1]

Dear friends,

I'm planning to become a host and after a check how much I could earn in my area a question has arise: how real it could be, I mean all these earnings? Does Airbnb use requests statistic to tell you about possible earning or it base on different method?

Thanks a lot for answers

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[Elena87 · Accepted solution]

@Genadijs1

Rather than relying on an airbnb guesstimate on earnings, you are best researching yourself, specially if you have a more rural listing.

Have a look at at your local listings, certainly ones that are very similar to your proposed offering.

Check what they are charging and look at their calendars to check for occupancy, see how often reviews are posted.

Look at local hotels too for a benchmark. Even the local tourist office might give you general advice.

Bear in mind that past performances can be an unreliable guide to the future too.

You might consider dipping you toe in the water and listing for a limited time to see for sure what interest may arise in your place.

[Genadijs1]

Thank you Elena very much! Yours advice is very helpful, right at the moment doing some research.

Thanks again

Genadijs