EXACTLY how much $$$ my AirBnB camper made/ lost in its first 6 months

[@maryannrogers8675]

Thank you for your complete honest transparency. Other you tubers make it seem like Airbnb is an immediate money making opportunity but they don’t tell you about the expenses related to the Airbnb process. Best of luck with upcoming football season and can wait to see your next six month update with all your profits. Go Budget Girl. You are making it happen.

[@BudgetGirl]

Thank you for watching!

[@kimberiysmarketstrategy]

Im starting my AirBnB , after finding out my other half has months to live and my diabled boys with be left without a father, we realized this would be the most important move we could ever make. Its terrifying. So far, we are doing ok but I have 30,000 in new debt but we are clearing about 500, and thats our dilemma. Hopefully it will get better. Best to you!

[@BudgetGirl]

@@kimberiysmarketstrategy good luck Kimberlys!

[@kimberiysmarketstrategy]

@@BudgetGirl thank you!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Mary! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@stephaniemiersch]

Thanks for swallowing your pride and offering us this great presentation. Great case study for a business school class! Keep on keepin' it real, BG!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Stephanie! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@dwalker5175]

I tried to Airbnb my Galveston second home for a year in 2021. I did not have a mortgage on the $470,000 property. Had an excellent property manager who took care of everything. After all expenses which included replacement of a tankless water heater I cleared less than $5,000 for the year. Wasn’t what I expected. Subsequently sold the home for around $500,000. Agree that there is a lot of pie in the sky on KZbin. Additionally I have interviewed several short term rental managers around Texas. Seems my experience is typical. Good luck.

[@julietteoscaralphanovember2223]

That wouldn't have paid a third of the taxes on your home in my area. You're probably better off that you sold it. You don't have to worry about tenants destroying your home and all the bs that goes along with renting

[@kimberiysmarketstrategy]

Shoot Juliet, I cleared 8,000 in my first month in California. Problem is the mortage is 5,000. Ouch!

[@kimberiysmarketstrategy]

Gross

[@BudgetGirl]

thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm sorry it wasn't profitable for you. I ended up selling this one as well, just put out a video on final P&L!

[@denisemarie6997]

Wow. I have never seen more candor with an AirBNB. I would never be as brave as you. I wish you all the best, Budget Girl.

[@lindaidzinski1851]

I give you a lot of credit. I wish I had the guts to invest in real estate. Thanks for sharing. Keep it up u are going places. I see you publishing a book one day on all your experiences.

[@lettienugent]

Thank you this was so enlightening. Recouping the purchase of the RV: CONGRATS. That’s a giant step forward! I’m very impressed at the fact that you not only took the initiative to do this; -but also, that you did most of the renovation yourself! Good for YOU!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Lettie! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@annagreynerovych4069]

Many new businesses don’t make profit in the beginning, thanks for being honest. It will get better.

[@Tateez58]

I’m in the beginning stages of renting my tents out on my family property. Your experiences are normal. Thanks for being transparent. You will be alright.

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Edgar! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@cha97michelle]

Live with no regrets - the first 6 months of any new venture are hard. We got hit with so many bills the first 6 months with a property we rent out, and then it evens out. Your trying something exciting and unique, and you're learning from it. In that respect, its earning you something in experience.

[@BudgetGirl]

agree! thank you!

[@melissamasciarelli1996]

I’ve lived in my camper for 6 years. A house is my next goal. I am CONVINCED a house will feel easy next to a camper. The learning curve is special (lol) and help is not always easily or cheaply acquired. Good for you for taking the learning curve like a champ. Also, reach out online. People will give you advise! Or your local Rv store.

[@gailwagner8115]

We just got off the road from 3 years living in a van.. I can assure you you are 100% correct! It's funny how you just don't even think about how much time it takes you between planning meals cooking meals cleaning up which is much more complicated on the road than it is in the house.. no emptying tanks and filling propane.. definitely nice. Starting to miss being on the road though, at least aspects of it :-)

[@BudgetGirl]

@@gailwagner8115 it's definitely always something!

[@BudgetGirl]

Thank you! People have beens super helpful online! Sometimes I have to pay the learning tax and that's fine. 🙂

[@bernsky]

when i hosted airbnb, I had a welcome sheet that talked about the rules, and also i would draw the weather forecast for their stay. Part of it I would clearly write: if for any reason you would not give your stay a 5 star review, please contact me immediately and I will remedy the problem. The place was rustic and reflected in the price (same as yours) so I was very clear about the state of the in law apartment. Clean, immaculately so, but with worn floors over 100 years old. anyway - i live in a tourist town and did the cleaning myself so we made profits right away - it actually felt insane. good luck. the ag wagon is v cute!

[@BudgetGirl]

I have similar messaging I send and sheet in the guest book! Not everyone reads the book though :-) The place sounds lovely! I love places with character and charm!

[@janaspencer6008]

I commend you for stepping out of the box and doing something fun and adventurous! Good for you! I wish I had been as smart as you during my younger years. It took one medical disaster to wipe out everything I had put back. Though I had worked all my life, 2 back to back medical traumas and a year and a half battle with social security (involving a lawyer) ended with social security disability. Oh but wait - then I have been screwed by social security more than once. Omg 😱. Seems like this total of 4 years of unexpected medical emergencies while waiting for medical insurance from work have destroyed my financial life. Being dependent on a government agency is not where anyone wants to be. Be smart young adults!

[@dayrelalcolea6916]

Such a transparency and beautiful energy from this girl ❤ God Bless you and make you happy 🙏🏻

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Dayrel! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@joanneb3524]

I have had my own small businesses, and done bookkeeping for other small business owners. With my experience, you are actually doing quite well for only been doing this for 6 months. Many don't turn a profit any month for the first year...at least. In your case, the more that can go wrong mechanically now, and you replace, you'll be better off in the long term. That's just my 2 cents...thanks for the transparency. Just keep your eye out for ways to lower your operating costs, if you can. I think you're in good shape. Well done.

[@BudgetGirl]

Thanks Joanne! I think so too but its hard to put it out there!

[@sillymamacita3854]

I love you and your joyful personality 💖 No matter what you're talking about you always feel so peaceful and it makes me feel peaceful to watch you.

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this @Silly Mamacita! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@JoshIsOnAMission]

I've said it before but we love your honesty! every business takes time and effort. Rarely you will get a money making machine in a couple of months.

[@BudgetGirl]

Thanks Josh!

[@jpinkley1]

You never know until you try! I love that you are transparent. I wouldn't want it any other way. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@25esimpson]

This has been the most transparent Airbnb video I have seen on YT, compiled with the fact that you've been documenting much of these issues in past videos for more detail. I think you are right to be hopeful for a profitable future for this business. My math may be wrong but you would have been close to breaking even minus the setbacks you had earlier in the year with the lock and waste issue, and that's without as many good reviews you have now (and having not arrived at football season yet)! Please keep documenting this journey. It's very entertaining and no doubt enlightening for others in your industry!

[@BudgetGirl]

Thanks Todd! Much appreciate the faith!

[@stephanievalencia2939]

We are working on an AirBNB on our property and we keep running into issues with the costs mounting. It will be a place for friends and family as well as hopefully generate some side income. I’ve been watching all those KZbinrs talk about how much they make while our costs continue to climb and I do feel a little frustrated. Nice to know I’m not alone in this being some easy side hustle money. Really hoping once it is done we will be set and not have additional losses. 😩 Thanks for the honest review!!

[@BudgetGirl]

I wish you the best of luck and hope it will be fantastic!

[@marychristensen7386]

it is never easy but once it is all set up then it will be a stream of income. I am planning to do this myself, and starting with a condo rental that I have put quite a bit of money into. Remember that many of your start-up expenditures are part of the building cost and are an asset on your balance sheet. They are then expensed over time.

[@stellaunger8568]

I enjoy your channel and all your videos. The camper is gorgeous and I see nothing less then a steady gain in the future.

[@reddy42010]

It's Saturday morning and I was about to buy an RV trailer on Craigslist to start an Airbnb on my land when I thought let me look some things up first 🙂 You are incredibly kind for offering such an honest breakdown of expenses and your experience. This was so educational and probably helped so many of us avoid some mistakes. Thank so much and best of luck to you. With your perseverance I can see you owning an RV park in your very near future!

[@MD-BullCreekATX]

I just love your honesty, transparency and humility. I want your channel to thrive ✨️💖.

[@BudgetGirl]

thank yoU!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this @M C! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@christabellecarpenter2354]

I live in a vardo/gypsy wagon that I had built for me. It had several leaks and other issues the first 2 weeks I had it...even though it was brand new. I had to hire a handyman to help with everything for 2 weeks. I had been living in someone else's vardo prior to getting mine that didn't have water/bathroom and used the shower house in the park. So when mine came, it had water, bathroom, sink, etc. Dealing with so many problems on a new build emotionally and financially drained me....and it was off season in my park, so not many people/resources around to help me. Tiny/rv living is a learning curve. Even though I'd been in a smaller vardo, the new one had alot of things about it I didn't understand. I have to have a dehumidifier on. I have a mini split, so that took some understanding. Always have to leave a window cracked for condensation. If you spent say 2 weeks living in your RV full time, your learning curve would speed up. And if you filmed your rv living adventure for 2 weeks and then uploaded it here, you'd get more bookings likely. Use the KZbin audience you've built to build your airbnb rentals. Everyone follows you because they want to see what happens next. Like the Truman show.....how's it going to end? What's she doing now?

[@doodleacademy]

Thank you for being up-front and honest about your first 6 mo. income/expenses for your AirBnB. This is the reason I like and appreciate your content so much...because you are honest 💛

[@BudgetGirl]

thank you for watching!

[@heatherkandel856]

This was your best video yet! I loved the monthly breakdown of income and expenses, especially with the curveballs. You are a thoughtful hostess to your guests. I think the next six months will be profitable. I also appreciate how upbeat you are even with stressful, unexpected expenses! 🤩

[@BudgetGirl]

thank you! I try!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Heather! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@bypinkerton892]

This is the best vid to explain the real cost's of business.... Experience isn't cheap.... I'm sure you will re-coup your expenses during Football Season.... Thanks for your honesty....

[@lydiasalinas5106]

You have such a positive attitude. I don’t know how many people could remain that positive in light of everything you’ve gone through.

[@nicollegallagher3504]

I love how positive you are, keep up the great work!

[@BudgetGirl]

Thank you! Will do!

[@kyleclosner]

Super valuable info about the actual costs to run an AirBNB property. Thanks for sharing so transparently.

[@BudgetGirl]

Thank you for watching!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Kyle! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@wbfrog1]

I want to say what a good job, and I agree with you it takes times to turn a profit I opened my online store this April and I am learning how to drive traffic to the store. All the hard work will pay off.

[@wowwatson7727]

Thank you so much for being so honest about the true cost of building a business. I'm thinking about doing something similar in my area and your experience really helps me to make an informed decision. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@BudgetGirl]

Best of luck!

[@donnmogul]

I feel so bad for you.....taking all those loses....but things will get better.... Mogul.... 👍

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@monikayounger7584]

I love your candidness. Super helpful video. I am looking to start something similar in Ontario, Canada. Thank you for posting.

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Monika! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@kristinbyers6275]

This is awesome the way you break down all the costs.

[@BudgetGirl]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Kristin! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@tamitorres3413]

best choice for vintage camper! From what I could see in this video of the interoir...it looks spectacular! Awesome job all around! Congrats!

[@BudgetGirl]

Thank you!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Tami! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@andilee29]

Thanks for sharing! I have been considering doing this with my 57 Westerner. Your transparency is much appreciated :)

[@BudgetGirl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Andi! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@jlh5978]

thanks for the transparency! Excited for the day when it's a profitable side hustle for you!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this @JLH! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@lyndaemge3486]

Girl, keep doing what you are doing! It all works out. You know this!

[@Natalie_11188]

Oh Sarah this has been such an adventure! Thanks for sharing with us and having a sense of humor about everything that’s happened.

[@BudgetGirl]

Well the alternative is to cry and give up... and we know that ain't me :-) thanks for watching Natalie! appreciate you!

[@stephanieefany]

If I ever come to the US and to Texas, I will absolutely stay at the AG Wagon! I love that you are so passionate about hosting and ensuring guests have a great stay. That's how you build a successful long term hospitality business. Sh*t happens, sometimes quite literally and businesses have to deal with that stuff too. Can't wait to see where you are at 12 months in!

[@BudgetGirl]

Would love to have you anytime! And several of these issues could have happened in a normal house/ apartment airbnb too. stuff breaks! I'm confident it will turn a profit one day. :-) thanks for watching and your support! love it when yall see the vision!

[@jamesstinson546]

An extended family member booked your trailer recently. He liked it and I recognized it on FB.

[@BudgetGirl]

I hope he had a wonderful time!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this James! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@TheReslers]

Thank you for sharing your real experience. I think once you have your own land and you’re not paying campground rent, the profits will really take off.

[@divinemiss4284]

You are a warrior! Your authenticity and transparency is much appreciated. To your future profits on Air B&B and finding the perfect land for it's permanent home!

[@BudgetGirl]

❤️❤️❤️

[@carloscancel1863]

I'm so proud of you, Don't ever give up 🙏

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Carlos! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@diane3428]

This is brilliant and you are awesome! You do you, girl, don’t listen to negativity!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Diane! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@leighannlatchman6482]

Wow great video i needed to see this bc I made some errors getting to Real Estate and seeing this made me feel like nit giving up

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Leighann! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@stellasatterlee7332]

I love how honest you are. It helps people who want to do this! I know we will stay sometime!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Stella! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@planesandbikes7353]

Thanks for this. Note: Income is calculated after expenses are subtracted. Revenue is what was generated by operations, before subtracting expenses.

[@stardeb88]

Me personally, I think you've done great with your Airb Wagon! All by yourself, Love your initiative! You did not foresee an Ice Storm to plan ahead, and the rest is growing pains, so congrats are in order!

[@BudgetGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Deborah! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@d.feliciarousell8912]

THANK YOU BUDGET GIRL for being transparent and honest!!! I always wonder what is the actual take home and not the gross income of the business. You are AMAZING!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Felicia! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@cabo087]

Thank you very much for the honest video. I wish you goodluck with the upcoming months.

[@sandrafromscotland]

Thank you for sharing Superhost Sarah 👍 Good you've discovered you like hosting as it looks like it comes naturally to you 😊 Labour of love 💞 You are developing brilliant skills and resilience from the experience and curveballs 😎 Lang may yer lumb reek ⭐

[@lydiasalinas5106]

Praying nothing crazy happens and that you’ve learned so much, things are getting better!!!

[@carliet2014]

You’ve got to be so proud of yourself! You’ve learned so much over the last year. I love watching your journey and working on planning a trip to the Ag wagon with my sister 😊

[@crystalynrodrigues9669]

I live in Myrtle Beach Sc. I thought about getting a condo but the cost would have been a lot. HOA, Utilities, cleaning fee, maintaining it, and management. Seemed overwhelming. Thanks for the video. Definitely a learning experience.

[@SuperFoodParents]

Talk about 💩 hitting the fan😯 Your petrified poo process is the reason I'm a fan of composting toilets. Glad to hear your successes even with the tough spots

[@BudgetGirl]

I considered compost or incenerator, but there is a much higher learning curve and i'd have to teach guests. I hope to have a normal plumbed toilet when i get it moved to its permanent home!

[@XtineJohnes]

Wow! Who knew a camper could incur that many expenses?? Thanks for the transparency. The same thing applies for those "van life" people or people who decide they are going to live out of their camper. I know there are expenses they are not telling anyone. They are pretending to be so light and happy and not telling anyone how much they are actually spending on this lifestyle.

[@BudgetGirl]

Good to see you Christine! The lot rent is a killer!

[@XtineJohnes]

@@BudgetGirl I'm wondering if you can get a plot of land near the where the football games will be but just a little bit farther away than the other air bnbs that is kind of Private like behind trees, etc and say "it's a private place to have a social gathering after the game", put a fire bowl and some chairs, etc in the yard so they can have a BBQ party or a good time together. Then the profit will gradually pay off the cost of the land. People will return again and again each year because it will be their "secret private party spot" during football season? Just a theory.

[@XtineJohnes]

Then maybe eventually you can put 3 or 4 trailers on that plot? Ha ha the plan is getting bigger LOL :). Oh - and THEN, since the lot will be payed for by the trailers, you can then build a house with the profit from the trailers.....the trailers can be a way to pay for the construction of the house. It gets bigger and bigger LOL : D

[@sanctuarycapital]

I love this!! Thanks for sharing! With every Airbnb I've opened, took a few months to work out all the maintenance kinks and then it tends to be much smoother sailing! I think you're going to crush it now that you've worked through it.

[@BudgetGirl]

thank you!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@rebootresetrevolution7904]

I really appreciate your transparency so a huge thank you for that. As a woman who stepped into this venture I’ve seen you take it from concept to reality and that’s impressive. Please view any negativity with a big grain of salt as it likely comes from individuals who would never dream of attempting what you accomplished. I suggest you view this as a soft opening. It allows you to work out the kinks and get a few big problems solved that you would it have been able to foresee. Great job!

[@BudgetGirl]

great way to think about it and thank you for the support and well wishes!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@belindakee1873]

Not everything is about getting rich sometimes it’s about having fun!

[@BudgetGirl]

It has been a lot of fun!

[@tumbleweed1976]

Thank you for being positive and honest 🎈

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this @Tumbleweed! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@filthyrichfinance]

What a refreshingly honest video. Would love an update .

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this @Filthy Rich Finance! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@BradLongCo]

Super appreciate your transparency on this. So helpful!

[@pamelapaschall1044]

I’m getting ready to do my first AirBnB and have thoughts of getting campers/trailers for later investments. Your experience makes me want to stick to traditional rentals right now. Thanks for your input!

[@marciedotson4923]

You are awesome!!! Love your update and sharing. Me and a partner just bought an Airbnb traditional style. We have way more invested, and those monthly expenses will get you!! Very excited for you (low investment and hopefully a better return) Love the thought of buying your own property and setting up the RV. Keep up the good work!!! You rock!!!

[@BudgetGirl]

Thank you! Good luck with your unit as well!

[@MrUcruise]

You are a brave soul. Excellent commentary & narrative. The trailer was remarkably beautiful in & out. I commend you for the leap of faith. It will pay off for sure. Thanks for your insight.

[@BudgetGirl]

Wow, thank you!

[@storytime1469]

It feels like you're figuring out the issues that almost everything has when getting started but you'll be good down the road. Glad to follow your journey :)

[@BudgetGirl]

I hope so! thank you for watching!

[@desertwind306]

You are a very bright young lady! You are what America is about. You can become a success if you work hard enough for it. Success was never handed to anyone. As a wise business owner once said to me, "You are only as good as the people who work for you". When you work for yourself you have the best! Later, when you need to hire employees, you keep the best, expect and demand the best, while paying them well, and treating them well. Best wishes to you!

[@beajoiful]

Thank you for sharing this info about the ins & outs of having an air b&b camper.

[@singlegirlqpons]

I want to Thank You for this eye-opener. It's good to see all the things and truly see the cost of operating a business, and not wear the rose color glasses all the time.

[@traceyshultz9957]

I love it! My sister & I are looking into buying an older model camper and putting it on some land we own. Your pitfalls are what worries me! Good luck with the upcoming football season!

[@stevepaz8794]

Ty for sharing with us you are doing a great job. Now that you are experience in the set backs now it’s time to make some money. Now you have inspired me to do this also what a journey. Looking forward to more videos.

[@BudgetGirl]

You can do it!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Steve! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@williamrowe6383]

Very good and we listened all the way to the end. Very interesting.

[@BudgetGirl]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this William! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@AbroadonaBudget]

You are a real one for sharing the reality. As you said, very few channels/platforms are discussing the potential losses. Also, as I was watching this I was thinking- well, she's earning equity in her home plus living for free/very cheap with house hacking, so you know what, divide that 1,200 over 12 months and consider it a (still very cheap) rental cost. You are still coming out on top. Plus you have the experience, the resource, and it's given you lots of KZbin content. I've loved following along and wish you all the best. Here's to that football season!!

[@BudgetGirl]

Thank you! Hoping that will go gangbusters!

[@MadeleineLJNorman]

Thanks for this indepth pro/cons of an airbnb camper! Probably won't work in Sweden at all but it was insightful

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Madeleine! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@MissJuliesMontessoriMinutes]

I think you are right, way to get the big incident expenses out of the way first! Cheers to continued success with bookings!

[@MakingYourOwnWay]

Thank you for sharing a realistic picture of 6 months on AirBnB. It was very honest and brave of you to do that when most try to hide their real numbers. I purchased a fourplex in 2020 and the renovations took 1.5 years. I turned one of the apartments in the fourplelx into a Furnished Rental for AirBnB, VRBO and FurnishedFinder doing mid term (30 day or more) stays. Its profitable but those expenses can creep up. I'm just starting to share my journey on my channel now.

[@BudgetGirl]

I'd love to watch about that! I think it's important to share the full picture.

[@MakingYourOwnWay]

@@BudgetGirl thank you for being an inspiration

[@abacoejenks]

There are some RV youtubers with great tips on maintenance. KYD says not to keep the black tank plugged in at the RV campsite. Empty at the start of the stay and empty at the end. which you found out the hardway.

[@katrenathings]

Your transparency has been so so helpful. Ive just been gifted an RV and want to know exactly what can go wrong and what can go right before starting the airbnb venture. Loved your personality through this video

[@BudgetGirl]

thank you! good luck with your new rv!

[@TheSelgomez12]

You go girl! My first guest at my Airbnb had a pipe burst on the solar system and water came thru the ceiling onto the bed. But she still gave us a 5 star. However it’s been 3 months and I am making money and loving it!

[@BudgetGirl]

so glad you're profitable and had an understanding guest!

[@betsyevano9375]

You are amazing Sarah! You are a remarkable young woman and you've achieved so much. God bless you in your future endeavors!!!

[@BudgetGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@CourtneyRobinson]

Thank you for your honesty. I love videos where people share the truth. We opened our Airbnb Jan of 2020 as the pandemic began. Fortunately it is paid for but as you know there are still expenses like electric, WiFi, cleaning, repairs, supplies and more. The first two years we had family displaced from the pandemic and so we basically covered expenses. We are part time, only rent 10 days a month because we both work and it’s a lot to keep up with. We have a rural farm cabin near Hot Springs National Park.Same price point as you. We invested $55K. The profit after expenses comes to about $400 a month. I look at it as an investment, an asset that gains value and gives us a return.

[@BudgetGirl]

That's great! I'd take $400 a month!

[@CourtneyRobinson]

@@BudgetGirl I have no doubt you will be successful in your endeavors.

[@sallysue5918]

This is refreshing. You really can keep track of your dollars. I think if you have a business with more revenue you are going to really prosper. I don't think you are doing anything wrong. It sometimes comes down to a wrong business model. Some business models just don't work. I don't know if the expensive Airbnb's are making money, my guess is probably not. I really think you are going to land on a side hustle that is really going to work well. You are one of those people that can't be held back.

[@livingwithtri]

Love the transparency, Sarah!! Keep it up and I bet you're learning tons!!! Imagine if you have 5 campers on your future land $$$

[@BudgetGirl]

That would be cool! thanks for watching!

[@gubbie2u]

This doesn't surprise me, Sarah. You probably remember that I mentioned several of these possible issues and how expensive they would be if they occurred. The biggest issue is that you had never lived in a camper, and relied on people who hadn't, either. I'm sure you feel more "educated " now, and hope you can keep moving forward!!

[@annl4329]

There are always going to be unknown problems when you first start out on these things. It's a huge learning curve. I think you've done pretty well and you've resolved a lot of issues in that time, which should smooth things over for the future. Good luck with your next 6 months.

[@kacytribble8444]

Thanks so much for this information!! This has been one of my ideas to ease into the AirBnb space with minimal income/cash flow. I appreciate knowing all that can go wrong with an old camper. Brilliant to rent a spot in an RV park--would have never thought about that. I'm hoping to put one on my mom's rural property, so we'll have to dig septic, run electric, build a deck, etc. But, your information was really helpful. Best of luck!

[@BudgetGirl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this kacy! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@hollyhock4160]

You have a pleasant manner and I enjoyed your video. This is the 1st time I’ve watched ! New subscriber

[@BudgetGirl]

Welcome!!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this @Hollyhock! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@julieall_is_good90]

Thank you for being honest. I think you are doing great! ❤️

[@BudgetGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@alexisarchibald2572]

Thank you for your honesty. I am currently researching and trying an endeavor similar. I am in southern Cali so I’m thinking to rent my tow out to various locations in the area. This video was very insightful. Thank you for taking the time. Best of luck to you!

[@BudgetGirl]

Best of luck!

[@alessiagandolfo9305]

You did such an amazing job with this business and thanks so much for the transparency! It'll be so successful

[@BudgetGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@lisawaterman2737]

Nice video. You made a lot of normal mistakes that camper people make. Campers can be costly to keep up and the age of your camper didn't help. You might want to keep your eyes out for something newer. Costs are really coming down. Nice job with the refurb. I look forward to hearing about the second 6 months.

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Lisa! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@ArtAnimeEmerly]

I'd be glad for that 4 star review. I personally won't stay at somewhere with all 5 star reviews because nowhere can always be perfect so I start to think people are doing something dodgy to only have perfect scores.

[@BudgetGirl]

Interesting perspective! Thanks!

[@TheahLil]

Thanks for sharing the realness. I am heartened to see that its not all just constant success for any venture that we hear about online. Its true that in reality most ventures take time to carry themselves! You are investing in the long term, and I'm happy for you that you have made your dream of travel trailor come true. I'm sure that once you can make it be on your own land it will be a game changer as well.

[@pulledintolettinggo-mandyt9230]

When I book an Air BnB, I only book Super Hosts and am never disappointed. Super Hosts offer absolutely everything I could need, including toiletries, kitchen items, sheets, entertainment and baby and kid items. Also, they offer outdoor amenities of some sort. It is always worth the slight upcharge for my family and we always leave glowing reviews and 5 stars.

[@thearbitrarylife]

Sounds like a learning experience. I love that you do these videos! My goal after I pay off debt is rental properties.

[@BudgetGirl]

Best of luck!

[@alishafulton5454]

Absolutely love you sharing your truth! Everything in life takes time but you will reap the harvest. Amazing job on the camper!

[@smokymountainlife]

Love your video! I'm considering doing what you're doing here in the Smoky mountains area.

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this @Smoky Mountain Life! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@naomiking2442]

Absolutely amazing job! I'll bet you pay the thing off in 3 years or less:-) Congratulations on taking a risk and creating a cool experience for your guests.

[@dm3988]

You are a talented decorator. This adventure is a great way to get experience running a business. But always have an exit plan if you don’t see the profits that you want in the next couple of years.

[@BudgetGirl]

Yup! I can still sell it for a profit!