How I self-manage ten Airbnb properties without living in the same city & how I automate my business

[@raychalhenman1312]

I really appreciate you emphasizing the importance of paying your cleaners, handypersons, etc a livable wage. So important

[@SlowPCGaming1]

Is that $15.00 hourly like Biden claims?

[@TheLynLyn57]

@@SlowPCGaming1 $15/hour is the MINIMUM wage... If you can afford to do more you should do so.

[@juxhinmeminaj3446]

that is the toughest part of the business, trades people and contractors can screw you over badly especially if you ain't there. Its hard enough to find good people in my own city, i would be scared to do this far away. Email and text won't cut it for me. Owning properties is a full time job, i hate that people keep calling it passive. I fully renovate my rentals and little things always come up like appliances, roofs, plumbing and electrical issues.

[@firepower7654]

@@TheLynLyn57 Owning a business isn't a welfare system. Pay people the going market wage for their skill set. If you want to be really nice, you can pay them more. However, they run their own business and will tell you what they want as compensation. If you agree to that price and it seems around where the market pays for those skills so be it. Everyone is happy. However, if people want a higher wage, they are more than capable of starting another business or getting a better skill set that the market is willing to pay for.

[@TheLynLyn57]

@@firepower7654 Not sure where I said it was a welfare system… anyway, have a good night.

[@partyinthebeach]

This video starts at 4:10.

[@ca_silverfox1723]

Thank you!🙌

[@Discocrunk]

Appreciated

[@Kalijourneymaldives]

Thank you! 4 minutes of 🗣

[@NRImomslifestyle]

Thanks !! Wish I had read this before ! All he does his promotes himself..... Not helpful at all :( Sadly , couldn’t bear to watch till 4:10 ......

[@NRImomslifestyle]

@@Kalijourneymaldives yup !

[@Amy_allen00]

I think an important part is the self check in key locks, it wud be a good topic to see which key lock is the best

[@Robuilt]

Actually, that's a solid idea! I will add it to my list. Self check-in is definitely pivotal to a self-sustaining Airbnb.

[@abel5925]

Do not buy Kwikset locks! the batteries die every like month!!

[@jalabi99]

@@abel5925 That's not been my experience. I need to check on my in-town properties at least twice a month anyway so it wouldn't be a problem to check and change the batteries then.

[@edwardd.484]

I use the Vale August smart lock and Ecobee smart thermostat and they work great.

[@chuyvapes5551]

@@Robuilt do you have an MBA? you seem like you have a great business knowledge.

[@MasaMuneDenadoro]

Rob is awesome. I've basically learned how to do everything for my airbnb business from his videos. What a champ.

[@nathanwright5270]

Agreed

[@Shifa-Adam]

Hello @everyone My name is Adam and I recently took a course on Airbnb and short-term rentals. I am trying to gain hands on experience in the field and I am seeking a free co-hosting opportunity. Kindly let me know if you can help or you know someone who would give me this opportunity 🙏

[@joanmontalvo5633]

My husband and I manage an airbnb in Puerto Rico and we live in Indiana. You are 100% right, is all about having the right systems in place. So far, A year and a half up and running. It took us about 3 years ro start it due to renovations etc. Pay your cleaning/maintenanve people well and they"ll be there for you. 🙌🏼🎉

[@gingerlox1050]

@Joan Montalvo May I ask who you have listed as your agent for emergency property response calls since you are far away? Thanks! 😀

[@Shifa-Adam]

Hello @everyone My name is Adam and I recently took a course on Airbnb and short-term rentals. I am trying to gain hands on experience in the field and I am seeking a free co-hosting opportunity. Kindly let me know if you can help or you know someone who would give me this opportunity 🙏

[@redrockliving2131]

I have been binge watching your videos. Getting ready to retire in 5 years. I built the following in my backyard: huge fire pit, 16x12 pergola, composite benches around my fire pit, and several decks at my previous houses. I currently have a 4x4 Van with 200 watts of solar power, and a solar shower. So most everything I need to build in my first airbnb rental (probably an A frame cabin) is fully within my skill set. I was just going to live in the desert building and riding Jeeps, but now.....you have opened my eyes to the possibilities that await me in retirement. Thank you Sir!!!

[@Robuilt]

Man, love to hear this! Thanks for watching the channel!

[@joriwilkinson]

We built/lived in a tiny house we ended up giving to my little sister. We are now almost done renovating our first Airbnb near Mount Rainier in Washington. It’s on 10acres with multiple creeks and a waterfall. We are thinking about doing multiple Airbnb’s on this one property. So glad I found your channel!

[@brandonmiller1954]

Wow, that’s amazing!

[@rezvlt9285]

Any update? looking to jump into the STR game.

[@pixellake636]

Last night I thought to myself, “ How does one manage their AirBnB properties that aren’t local? I wonder if Robuilt has a video on that..” 🤯

[@d.vaders1178]

Remote hosting was (still is sometimes) extremely difficult for me to do. The issue is I am a control freak type A personality that really does place the guest experience ahead of the money and who is in love with their house. BUT with the right cleaners, I can at least sleep at night. Treat your cleaners like freaking Gods! Train them properly, make a house “Set Book”…photo the vignette settings for each room. List the things not to miss! (Like: Don’t forget mirrors on the backs of doors! Or Be sure to empty crumb tray on toaster!) Pay them well. Give them unexpected (non-deductible) gift cards with thank you notes hand written. They are you eyes, ears and boots on the ground. They are 90% of the battle.

[@birdsofparadise1]

What scares me is what if they don't show up to each check out and I can't find anyone reliable last minute? because what if someone isn't always available and willing to go there to clean at the exact time I need them between check out and check in that day that's the scariest part

[@d.vaders1178]

@@birdsofparadise1 That is a very real possibility. However, if you interview well, pay appropriately, incentivize premium service there is no more threat than any other risk to vacation renting (theft, damage, high maintenance guests, extended power outage during a guest stay, internet outage during a digital nomad guest stay, appliance failure and no way to get replacements or delivery and setup within 24 hours). You must make every attempt to have a plan “B” for everything. This includes a cleaning back up…hire a company with multiple workers over a single owner operator, offer a bonus at the start of the season for 100% service with no failures (like $500 bonus, cash under table or $50 for every published review that speaks to cleanliness), we maintain a 29 hour window of vacancy between guests for a cushion. Worst case scenario, our cleaner has to clean it in the night time or start 3 hours early the next day. The only option is to live close enough that you could do it. We are 8 hours away…I would not enjoy driving 8 hours to clean but I would to ensure a $3000 guest stay was not hampered.

[@SandyKeybee]

@@birdsofparadise1 Are you in the US? I can assist you with that.

[@birdsofparadise1]

@@SandyKeybee no thanks don’t want your help

[@RebuildRetreat]

Good advice thank you

[@ZinBRentals]

thank you for not acting like a robot it make stuff like this so much easier to watch thru

[@NicksFort]

Another fire video. Thanks Rob!

[@impeccabletorsothe3rd575]

Only commenting to show support. From business owner to fellow business owner, I’m sending you positive vibes for all your current & future prosperous and fun ventures.

[@boston_segway_tours]

I’m getting ready to begin my journey into the rental industry and I really find these videos a treat. Thanks you.

[@YourFriendAndy]

This is the kind of nitty-gritty actionable details I love in a video. AIRBNB AVENGERS!!! ASSEMBLEEEEEEE!!

[@AntonDaniels]

This is really great information. As an owner of several properties and a fellow youtuber, I can appreciate the awesome, straight-forward content. Thank you!

[@brendonleerogers1794]

You pay people well they will work for you. Solid advice

[@lukazupie7220]

True, no need for min wage

[@raulcrespo6117]

Hey Rob, I’d love to see a video from you about personal finance! I know you’re a writer and your wife is a teacher, and I imagine neither of those jobs pays an astronomical amount. I’d love to hear any hacks or pro tips you may have regarding that! Thanks!

[@luizatosi8323]

I put my house for rent on Airbnb in San Diego and I am staying in an Airbnb in Chicago to make money. It's such a simple and great idea! Now I want to expand

[@alexgross1267]

Agreed that cleaners are hands down the most important part of the operation

[@bengman95]

I personally enjoy your goofy side and it makes me crack up with chuckles every time I watch one of your videos. I'm already interested in the content, but the added humor is a big plus! Keep up the good work!

[@ammerahsaidi]

Really appreciate your authentic, transparent vibe which is why I've done all three: like subscribe comment. Get that virality!

[@sanjeevpaul]

Great info!! I was just thinking the other day how I'd manage and 'out-of-state' property...now i have a decent blueprint. Thanks Rob

[@Robuilt]

Thanks, Sanjeev! It's really not too bad. Long-distance management isn't as scary as you'd think.

[@p0g031]

No way you just quoted Code Name Kids Next Door. Rob is an actual LEGEND!

[@elissacastillo6530]

Strictly boosting the algorithm

[@BlakeSmith-x5s]

I believe personally if someone was interested in what your doing, and applying it to their own lives to better their situations. They would watch the full video no matter how in depth you went. I know I would.

[@leighandrea]

Love your videos! Just rented a condo here in the PH and planning to do airbnb business (the landlord/ owner knows). I've been watching your videos since last night and taking notes. Aside from the loads of information and tips you're giving us, we are also very entertained on how you talk to your audience! great job!

[@Lucas94clay]

Thanks for always getting into the sauce. You're the man.

[@Robuilt]

More sauce to come!

[@ryananderson6321]

Agreed. Such a underrated channel. Dude is mastering the airbnb game!!

[@ShadeandShadow4ever]

1. Have a team of handymen, cleaner, contractor, landscaper, etc. 2. Trust them, make sure they are people you know (or get referrals) and pay them 3. Automation- Make sure the cleaners and handymen, etc. have the schedule. through a shared or exported Airbnb schedule. Ex. Your porter (app) -sends a text message whenever someone books in or checks out. Or export the Airbnb calendar to their phone. 4. Ask a realtor for who he knows. It's their job and they know people. 5. Send automatic "Any way I can make your stay better" "Check out message" texts including your contact info. 6. Dynamic pricing app- to change pricing in the market for the demand for that day I like the way he makes it sound easy and not complex.

[@fallofmodernity]

Love your glamping and THOW content Robuilt! :D My wife and I are currently kicking off a 7 acre glamping camp in Georgia, finishing out an urban, eco THOW, and prepping our first "small house" AirBnb. Your videos are a huge help and inspiration! Love your style of presenting, keep up the awesome content!

[@ywamdan408]

only commenting because you asked haha but really dude I appreciate all the knowledge, it's evident that you're open and honest with your business plan and I really appreciate that, good work

[@nanaakuaamponsah842]

You make it sound soo easy Robb. it is mentally tedious but i am loving it and i have added managing for others.

[@AbeNXC]

I love how real you are about the process of filming a video lol. My channel is small but the time it takes to setup cameras, audio, and lighting and everything else takes sooooooo long lol. Sometimes it really does take 1 or 2 hours just to get setup... then I have to decide if i should just put off filming till tomorrow or power through the sleep deprivation lol. Great vid as always man

[@kingof206]

Thinking of doing this with my brother and another friend who works construction

[@tacrewgirl]

Great idea to use your cleaners as your unofficial property manager and paying them a livable wage. Thanks!

[@s44577]

Really good point---"this business is all about solving problems and critical thing skills." Yes and yes. Great video!

[@Ganesh03]

Thank you for being so transparent and making these types of videos Rob, they're very informative for those of us doing our research and learning how to follow in your footsteps. You mentioned your core team members for setting up a short-term rental business but do you not need a property manager for any of your listings in any of the locals? What if something happens to one of your properties in-between bookings that your cleaners aren't there to witness? Such as burglary, vandalism etc... Thank you again!

[@Robuilt]

I’d usually hire my maid or handyman to go out and take a look in that scenario.

[@gingerlox1050]

@@Robuilt Im just getting started…. Getting ready to hopefully go into escrow on a cabin in SoCal. I would really appreciate if you could provide clarification on a couple of things please: 1) Owner/Agent has to be able to arrive at property within an hour. If I am outside of that time frame, who do you recruit to respond to issues? Is it just extended services provided by your cleaning service? When applying for STR license, do you list that cleaner’s name as the “agent”? Do you pay them a flat price each time they get called out to a property? May I ask what a fair price for a local house-call would be in So-Cal? 2) Do the cleaners do laundry at your properties if you have a washer/dryer? 3) Who maintains chemical balancing for outdoor hot tubs? (Cleaners, handyman..) Thank you so much! 😉

[@jimpiety]

Just discovered your videos and am loving them! I've been wanting to create an AirBNB business for awhile but haven't quite figured it out so I am looking forward to more from your channel

[@jeffnordin108]

I do have one suggestion, which I hope you or your team still see, since this is an "older" video: Please copy the technique of Bigger Pockets by including a Show Notes section that lists referenced topics. For example, it would have been very appropriate to see web links for AirDNA or Price Labs or your automation sites for cleaning and messaging. That wouldn't necessarily mean you vouch for them, but at least we'd know without grabbing a pencil (so 2000s!) You list swag and self marketing, which I completely understand, but like the camera type info really only applies to budding KZbinrs, NOT budding Airbnb hosts. Thanks again for such great content, and many continued successes👍🏽 Keep up the great content!

[@adamperry3327]

I felt like your ask for the like button with the "secret sauce" comment was really well done. It felt authentic and not like you were jamming the ask in there because you know it statistically raises interaction.

[@edelob]

Thank you for making a point of the fair living wage for the cleaning team. Appreciate it!!

[@chrisflaris]

Rob, thanks for all the secret recipe you just shared. Thanks for doing this for your viewers. For all the young people who wants to become millionaires one day, learn from this guy and live a life you wont regret.

[@rigelbarrios4022]

Hey Rob, just started watching your videos and the more I watch the more I love and appreciate your authenticity…your personality is very down to earth and hilarious…the message is straight to the point and have useful value…keep up the great work, look forward for more and waiting on opening for your course.👍🏼

[@josephhuth3714]

Thank you so much! I am just getting started and this video has motivated and propelled me to take the necessary steps. I look forward to more of your videos.

[@redlipmarketing]

Thank you for that last comment on differentiating between hard work and hard stuff!! Valuable note there.

[@danitza02125]

Can we take a minute to appreciate how cool Rob's hair is?

[@Noeleven]

Funny and authentic editing and very dense on information! Nice! thank you for that video

[@jaredbates3086]

Your energy is great and it inspires confidence. My wife and I have a property that we have been talking about putting a tiny house/cabin/trailer on. Your videos address a lot of our concerns/questions. Thank you for putting yourself and your experiences out there!

[@surfmarko]

love your channel man. Great information. entertaining without going to far, i appreciate the subtle humor.

[@johnrpomeroy]

Thanks Rob, just came across your channel. I have recently decided to start an AirB&B business & these are things I didn’t think about having to do remotely. I will be watching all of your videos!!🙏👍

[@dagabriel9416]

Thank you for tips and humility. Good hustle and attitude. Totally agree about being a good problem solver.

[@racheldeleon5173]

You are as always amazing! My husband and I want to start doing this, to help put our son through college. When I watch your videos, you are so motivated and it's contagious. Where to start...

[@yadirah3806]

Just subscribed! You cracked me up and you shared the info I've been dying to know but haven't found watching all the other airbnb KZbinrs, thank yoooou!!

[@AustinSilverFX]

You asked for the thumbs up so nicely i had to do it

[@francescadiana]

"I'll be happy to clarify that for you... Especially when it's in the first hour of the upload" SNEAKY but I'm here for it 😂

[@bomerfett3836]

Awesome video! It's amazing how much information you packed in while making joke and goofing off. It kept me very interested. Well done. Thank you for the video.

[@briannagardea]

Ugh thank u I’m planning on moving out of state for a couple years and I was like going crazy on what I was going to do with my properties!

[@AbeNXC]

Am I the only one who actually watches like 75%-100% of every yt video that offers at least a little value? It blows my mind how people have so short attention spans lol

[@MoSvivor]

I’m about to start hosting with extra space I have in my home. Thank you for this video. It answered some of questions.

[@Slowensko98]

your video helped me a lot getting started/better in the business, thanks a lot !! kind regards from Switzerland

[@HeduAI]

Actual content starts at 3.08. Awesome video though, thanks! :)

[@kay_blackburn]

Great tips Rob, Love the humor and entertaining video!!!

[@whitneyfolsom2551]

Really loving this nostalgic "secret sauce Rob", so much joy in your hard work & monthly goals! Look at you now! Just sent this video to my little brother hoping to sway him into eventually being my property manager in GA 👀😂

[@Marlon-lu9bf]

I also appreciate you making this video because I really want to get into the Air BnB business once I graduate college and have extra money.

[@kerrykingcreates]

Awesome. Love the entertainment and the information. It’s like infotainment.

[@gayledimitri5887]

Thanks so much for your content. I’m working on getting my first air BNB. New sub, great content! ❤

[@seldaruiz5306]

Thanks for all the information you share with us . Your videos are very entertaining!

[@ah000]

I have to warn my community about entrepreneurs like you, but I get the hustle fire. Hopefully people learn and are able to stay in their communities to enjoy. Cheers

[@sandivillafana]

This was so informative. And your enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you for your videos.

[@alejandralopez6247]

Hello Rob! Finally! I've found you! I have 2 properties in Airbnb and I am very successful and I am thinking of doing Airbnb PM Globally! Gonna study all your videos! Thank you so much for your great value 😊🔥Regards from Buenos Aires 🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@ShervinShares]

Video starts at 3:30

[@aprilsimmons5439]

Thank you for the tips. I had four Airbnb's that I was doing Airbnb arbitrage last year. Covid made it hard to do that, so I just have two right now. My goal is to own my own unique places and scale up again. Great content!

[@allieeh9845]

How has it been going for you? If you don’t mind me asking- are you seeing profit ?

[@Shifa-Adam]

Hello @everyone My name is Adam and I recently took a course on Airbnb and short-term rentals. I am trying to gain hands on experience in the field and I am seeking a free co-hosting opportunity. Kindly let me know if you can help or you know someone who would give me this opportunity 🙏

[@jeppusahn]

So you said a management company costs about 15-20% I was wondering, about how much percentage do you save by not using one? Great video man, looking forward to joining the hustle

[@rightright6582]

U still have to pay for the material and labor, even with a 20% property manager. Right? A contractor that u can trust? A handy man that u can trust? Sure thing , keep on dreaming. They are all in on it, just watch the movie, Parasite. Paying a Property manager 20% as u do not have the Parasite syndrome in your property (s). Plus, some bad-hombres in South and Central Florida as an example. Member, your avengers make more money when things go south. Trust and Business do not go together. The TV does not work anymore, 400 to fix it, well all that it was needed was to plug it in, a fake leak on the roof, 300 per leak, There is something this felllow is not telling us....

[@vladimirgorea8714]

It's the same in engineering. Hustle and problem solving everywhere

[@tonypham3836]

Wonderful hand on information! Great job, Rob! Thank you!

[@trecoolatta]

Just wanna say thanks! Love all of your content. You da man Rob!

[@AnnaWickham321]

Favorite joke: "Here are your checkout instructions. Leave all bodies outside."

[@HomeBuyingRegistry]

Love your long term goals to keep expanding the rental portfolio! Thanks for sharing great tips - we manage our AirBnB's with a team virtually as well. Agree the cleaning crew is mission critical, and I love it that you gave kudos to your Realtor as a partner. Would add our Igloohome locks because the system acts as a concierge - it saves us a ton of back & forth. We just started AirStream travels (Basecamp to be minimal!) and are loving the fun lifestyle, cheers!

[@scottsherin5456]

I heard your episode on the BP podcast and have been really enjoying your content ever since! Thanks Rob

[@ana101gloss]

This was super helpful! We are new to Airbnb and have been using a property manager and it hasn’t been going well so thank you for this!

[@roycebean101]

Can you elaborate on this? It would be good to know.

[@jawkneekat]

THIS... is the video I've been waiting for. Thank you!

[@Robuilt]

Glad you found it useful, Johnny! Thanks for the comment!

[@jakemartin9289]

"Avenger dream team for automation" Funny, but extremely useful information for automation. 1. Cleaning Service 2. Handyman 3. Contractor 4. Landscaper 5. Realtor

[@AlexMHoulton]

Can't wait to see these courses. Also you should look into the new lidar autofocus DJI is releasing. Or turn off your autofocus and mark the focus ring in the right spot for your sit down shots.

[@Robuilt]

Sigh, yeah the AF is just killing me on the Canon M50. I'll be upgrading to the Sony A7C pretty soon and I think that will fix my issues. Manual focus is too much work for me lol. Too much to think about for my little ADHD brain.

[@dyolinlinlin]

I've never heard the word "behooves" so many times in one video hahaha

[@Robuilt]

It behooves you to start using it more.

[@dyolinlinlin]

@@Robuilt what can I say, I'm behooven.

[@wakeup7874]

what does that mean

[@dyolinlinlin]

@@wakeup7874 you know how people say "bees knees"? Well no one says bees hooves because it doesn't rhyme, even though bees do, in fact, have hooves.

[@gtyson188]

Join the Navy and you will surely get used to that word and hear it more.

[@marcos8687]

00:00 - 4:15 Intro TLTW Automation: YourPorter and Smartbnb Online order replenishments in bulk (toilet paper) to location door. Cleaning service: resupplies online order, hire someone in-house, linked to automation notifications. Handyman: manually contact, hire in-house preferred. Realtor: has recommendations for contractors listed above. ( from experience their recs are 50/50 )

[@Adventurerigs]

Love the info Rob I’m a big fan!!! I just acquired my first remote apartment 😅

[@chornge1]

I subscribed upon hearing the yo-yo ma hiphop-ified intro. I didn't even realized I subscribed until after the intro ended. Well done, sir...your trickery worked - I'll keep watching.

[@bennybnb]

First view and comment! Go Rob, your growing heaps. Keep it up!!

[@Robuilt]

Getting in on the ground level! Love it haha.

[@Robuilt]

SO EXCITED! Host Camp is officially open for enrollment 👇🏽👇🏽 www.hostcamp.com

[@robingonsalves8137]

It would be great to see you interview your realtor about their work with STR investor clients, and what their advice would be for someone looking to get into the business

[@Robuilt]

That’s a great idea. I will try to set something like this up.

[@LoveIsWhoWeAre]

Great presentation style and you pack every video with tons of fantastic information! God bless.

[@helioflanaganveiga]

I really appreciate your videos making our lives easier when managing properties from afar. I also truly admire the way you communicate with your target demographic. Your videos are never boring!

[@arienoel]

Wow gained so much from this (and others you’ve posted) we are in the dream phase we are finishing a tiny home on wheels and buying a property to build our main house but want to have a small glamp operation on our large property and rent out the tiny house.

[@debbiewilson7525]

Thanks Rob! My first day about going into this business. Great info and fun to watch.😁

[@jonathanroman-diaz209]

YES!!! I knew today was gonna bring me great information in relation to a TINY HOME! Great seeing your growth and presence on KZbin bro!

[@kirkiribhai]

Please post videos on your favorite locations for remote Airbnb properties

[@sheawalkerm6764]

“Let’s go viral together” 🤗

[@Robuilt]

*Rob blows sprinkles into the air*

[@blaf737]

This is massively helpful - also love the word counter you have in your videos 😂 “manage”

[@calebcurfman7370]

Got you that like and subscription! Hoping to start my first Airbnb later this year. Doing some more research before I dive right in, but I am soooo pumped to get started!

[@ohmanmorgan]

That tip for the price adjustment is key. I always wondered how that worked.

[@nancepomerene387]

Thank you for a great presentation! You and the ones who helped you ought to consider making a movie/series on the personal and business sides of air bnb's. Many possibilities!