Airbnb Your hobby or Business?

[Lisa1831]

Hello Host,

 How seriously do you take your Airbnb listings? 

Is it just a hobby you put minimum effort into OR are you serious about making this an income earning business? 

Really would like to receive your honest replys. 

[Susan17]

You know what @Lisa1831 - you're absolutely right. Your intentions are clearly genuine and you seem like a kind person. Respect to you for standing your ground and claiming your right to offer your insight as you see fit, regardless of what others think. I admire you for that. 

I apologise if my comment offended you, when you're just trying to help people. I should have done my homework first, rather than allowing my natural cynicism to take over. And I shouldn't have made assumptions. Please do try to bear in mind though that, as hosts, we're already subjected to a relentless barrage of "helpful suggestions" - day in, day out - on what, how and why we need to improve and do better, so many of us are a little advice-fatigued at this point! 

I hope you continue to enjoy the CC Lisa. Do try to make sure that the advice you give, is always accurate, prudent and current. As we all should. 🙂

[Lisa1831]

Thanks to all for commenting.

Sorry to those who were offended by the word "hobby" or phrase "minimal effort". Clearly you all take pride in your Airbnb listings.

[JoLynne0]

Hi Lisa,

I call Airbnb my business. However I totally love being a host. I  try to think how would I like the place to be for me? Clean..

JoLynne 

[Lisa1831]

@JoLynne0 

I was considering your listing but changed plans to go to a different state. 

You are always booked. 

Your love for hosting shows in your reviews. 

I wish you the best.

[Sarah977]

@Lisa1831  "I gave free unsolicited advice in exchange for nothing. "  I hope you asked if the hosts were interested in your free, unsolicited advice, before offering it. Unsolicited advice is often not appreciated, and can be perceived as offensive, even if the recipient is polite enough not to say so.

[Lisa1831]

@Sarah977 

I understand what you mean. I ask first. They genuinely appreciated it.

The comment was a direct response to the people noted.  In context it may make more sense.