If we could START OVER as Airbnb hosts, THIS is what we'd do differently

[@alixclark5605]

Love your comment "guests are not booking the property so that they can tell you how much they like it and what amazing hosts you are." So good to hear that!

[@NormanAllan53]

I've been involved with AIRBNB from the very first week they came to Florida. Almost 10 years now. The #1 thing we learned was to not allow 3 or 4 night rentals. That attracted party goers from other parts of Florida.At a minimum 5 nights we could raise prices and attract clients from out of state.Many staying 7 to 14 nights from overseas. Today we operate at almost 85 % occupancy. We now have time to monitor guests while they are in the houses we manage. Lastly, once you take that step wear and tear actually went down and the number of neighbor complaints has been reduced to almost non existant.

[@annhysell6064]

Oh, so funny, on this topic I really appreciate your insights. And I watch Bigger pockets too, have for years. Diving in definitely. The first step is always scary. (i'm not fond of cleaning, but we are staying at a small Airbnb in Ohio presently for 4 nights..the cleaning fee is $175. I should pay myself when I do it at home. Thank you.

[@SymanSaysFarmsVlog]

This is good. We are about to get into our first short term. So far I love your videos. Thanks

[@Paul-Thomas-LifeCoach]

Love the down to the bone honesty in this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@kyleeandsteven]

Always!

[@angelaharder8663]

OMG. Got our first listing yesterday for check-in today. I’m SO anxious that I’m missing something!

[@kyleeandsteven]

How’d it go?

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

Just met with a rental management company and had a great discussion. While my property is not the best pick for their services, he agreed that I have about three solid Airbnb options to help pay my mortgage partly or entirely. Thanks for your discussions on this. P.s. I started thinking of selling, but love the place and the value is going up. I also considered RV life and may still do some, but not full-time as I originally thought.

[@johntherat339]

Really great content guys! I've been on Airbnb for about 3 months now and your first worry about thinking people will hate the house because they aren't writing you to say how awesome it is is so true! 😂I always feel like everyone is going to leave a 1 star review when they leave - but luckily all 5 stars so far. We'll see how long the streak continues.

[@kyleeandsteven]

Sounds like you’re off to a great start! The nerves will calm with time and experience 😉

[@shirazpervez2405]

Omg, yes.... On my third guest now and I'm always anxious wondering if they would like my loft or not.

[@krystarush9349]

You guys are amazing, and inspirational. I am very thankful for your detailed business information! DI..WHY? :)

[@Amari_T]

I hope you all hit the monetizing requirements soon, great content! As a new host I’m facing most of the anxieties and issues you all have mentioned here! Right now it’s the fear/nervousness of not booking these last two weeks of the month 😫😬🙏🏾

[@kyleeandsteven]

Thanks so much for your support! And sorry you’re experiencing a slow time. Have you tried using promotions like we talked about in our pricing video? That has helped us in the past to fill last minute dates.

[@Amari_T]

@@kyleeandsteven I just linked my calendar with Wheelhouse dynamic pricing and added the setting to drop prices and last minute discounts.

[@djsimmy3270]

I love your videos they are so relatable to me. Also would yall comsider doing a video on understanding airbnb insights. I am still so lost on knowing how I'm really doing

[@kyleeandsteven]

That’s a great topic, thank you for the suggestion!

[@lynnelson4549]

I have noticed plants in a lot of your places. Are they fake? They add a nice touch.

[@kyleeandsteven]

Always faux 😊 we have some favorites listed on this blog post: arrivls.com/blog/str-bedroom-design-made-easy/

[@hale3hawaii390]

K&S! Found n love your channel. Where are you operating your Airbnb’s?

[@kyleeandsteven]

Mostly the greater Palm Springs area! But also San Diego, Scottsdale and one in northern Idaho.

[@Beezy_Crypto]

You two are great

[@TAOM5963]

"Pound Sand" 😂😂😂 love it.

[@carrieilbrey0520]

Def. Have fear too that my guests won’t like my place!

[@RentalsAjax]

Cleaning - if a guest stays longer than one day do we have to clean the room and change the sheets every day?

[@keshiachatman3596]

Great content as always!!! I don’t see the inventory list…

[@kyleeandsteven]

Thank you! It’s in the video description 😊

[@priscalynne8804]

Have you ever hosted or VRBO? Some people say put your home on all the sites. Is this a management nightmare? I agree with you on the brand idea, it does come off cringey to me too, but mostly when it is used in the description of a person/influencer as a brand. But like you said, it describes what you want to convey about yourself and reputation. That’s a good point. PS “pound sound” is an expression I’ve used often. 😝 I really enjoy your videos because you hit on some topics I’ve not heard other channels cover. Thanks for your efforts and I’m looking forward to the next one that you teased. 🙂🙂🙂

[@kyleeandsteven]

We do advertise some but not all homes on VRBO (for various reasons). It can be a management nightmare but doesn’t have to be (either through utilizing a channel manager or leaving VRBO instant book off). And thanks for your compliment! We know we do things a bit differently than some of the “gurus” (another cringey word, right?) but I think that speaks to the fact that hosting isn’t always one size fits all. Thanks for watching and for your support! 😀

[@JonasLDai]

@@kyleeandsteven Hello! What's a channel manager that you'd recommend for starter hosts? Also, when is a good time to start using a channel manager? After having 5-6-7 active listings or more than that?

[@sosoutherncustomequestrian4598]

Can I ask you what kind of programs do you use that you find indispensable for a STR owner?

[@laurenpage3301]

New sub. Great channel !! Do y’all have a video on auto messages for check in check out etc ? Would love y’all’s take on that.

[@kyleeandsteven]

Thank you! And sort of! Check out our “automation skeptics” video. 😊

[@kjarneson655]

Hi-I don’t see your list of linens and things you like…can you add that? Thanks you guys-great video

[@kyleeandsteven]

Oops! Forgot about that, thanks for the reminder. 😅 There may be some Prime Day deals today/tomorrow, too!

[@kjarneson655]

Sorry to bug you…but after giving email…that just goes to an instagram site-(which I’m not that familiar with) Is the list somewhere there-or it will it come to my email? Are those all your properties on the instagram page? Thanks

[@kyleeandsteven]

@@kjarneson655 it sends to your email 😊 and yes those are properties that we either own or manage.