Watch these 26 minutes if you're serious about starting an Airbnb in 2023

[@jcorona5457]

26 mins… Really Robuilt… 26 mins!!

[@jcorona5457]

Ok, so far it so worth the time. Will keep you posted.

[@jcorona5457]

Half way done … I am on the edge of my seat.. wait till rule #4. No spoilers !!

[@jcorona5457]

Finished it… great beginning , could of been maybe 22 minutes. But it landed the ending. Lots of good content and gets better with repeat viewings. I give it a Elbert and Siskel two thumbs up…. Can’t wait for the sequel!

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

Annnnd 26 seconds

[@gabriellehollis9081]

You guys have people who want to see you win. You and your wife are great people, and we appreciate your channel.

[@toddparker8639]

As the owner of 6 cabins/chalet. Going luxe and special is the way to go. Be uniquef, be creative, be the special little snow flake.

[@Amzgllc]

Rob, you are the man. My first str will be up and running in the next month or two. I owe a lot of my progress and learning to you, thank you. Keep going, you are awesome!

[@jadoreledecor]

I’ve been following you for a really long time now and I love all of your videos. You addressed some real fears in this one. I design and install STRs but have hesitated longer than I care to admit when it comes to starting my own. But we’re finally starting to make things happen. Thanks Rob!

[@mrp7943]

Great video. Not everyone can be a winner but the winner can be anyone who dare to try.

[@iamrickcoughlin]

You're the best Rob, thanks for always keeping it real and droppin' the knowledge!

[@savingrob]

Thank you for this.

[@airbnfree]

This was fun to watch man! I am bummed I didn't get to be at host con but this gets me hyped for the next one! Thanks for sharing!

[@whitneyfolsom2551]

Friends helping friends & new friends !! ❤ With the right heart & mindset, the network collaboratively rises together 🙌

[@tonyalutzTML]

0:25 yes, agreed that there’s opposition to STRs. My lender is asking for a written statement for our township zoning guy to provide assurance that our STR won’t be zoned out. But I’m in the commercial zone. To me that says that some big opposition exists.

[@343smur]

That sounds crazy to me. Can you imagine asking someone to provide paperwork that "assures" them that you can predict the future? 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@tonyalutzTML]

@@343smur Right. Especially with commercial property. But I have seen rezoning take place. I think our business model of a Makers Stay can be allowed here. The customers keep asking for classes. That means new construction on our lot to accommodate expansion. To get the building to pay for itself, we need an STR component. I feel the extra burden of justifying our STR as an art education retreat and not as a place for vacationing partiers. Otherwise, we may not get funding. Thanks for your comment & bit of levity.

[@CarlosChavez-sx9dn]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@pgbollwerk]

Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@eddiemalvin]

Great advice as always! I especially like the part about limiting your dependency on the listing sites by setting up direct booking.

[@mompreneurlife]

❤ airbnb grew very fast, which is good for the platform. Ending someway. It is helpful to homeowners a whole want to do short term rental. However, one issue with growing so fast is the lack of care. It is now the Walmart of short term stay, and that speaks volumes to the low quality. You’re smart to Give renters more control❤

[@katrinagay7283]

This was amazingly good!!! I've been following since the beginning and sooo very proud of you! Keep up the great work! You are inspiring and motivating more people than you know buddy!!! 💯🤜🤛😉

[@tayneilson]

Mine are still doing Amazing.

[@michaelrendon3137]

This is one of my favorite videos in awhile Rob! This really helps put into perspective a more high level way to view my portfolio as opposed to always being stuck in the weeds.

[@doctortmd]

I'm still frustrated by how ignorant bankers are about real estate investing in general. They just dont get it when I explain where my money is coming from and why I want to borrow money to buy more properties

[@huseyinkarakas341]

Amen. I have 4 properties on Airbnb and I manage two other ones but a bank thinks I'm broke because they won't accept my Airbnb income as "proof of income". Makes no sense.

[@dynamicphotography_]

Should be on your TAX returns. Pretty straight forward. My loan officer and I discuss it.

[@bespoke4187]

​@@dynamicphotography_ unfortunately lenders have told me to show less loss/write offs in order to secure a loan. If I'm getting a 25k tax refund tonadd to the closing costs then why? That's the frustrating part.

[@eddiemalvin]

Perhaps it's not ignorance but rather excess risk aversion. The solution is to find another banker. We've never encountered any problem with our bank.

[@eddiemalvin]

​@@huseyinkarakas341 How many years of income are you able to provide as evidence of profitability? How many months (or years) could you continue to pay the mortgage if the property earned zero income?

[@aarongiggers66]

It's weird not seeing cut scenes and shenanigans. But I appreciate the raw Rob too. It's got me motivated to get out there. Great talk! #RawRob

[@rowan1043]

Hello Robert. You are simply the very best. Thank you father.

[@c.derrickjones1846]

Enjoyed the learning. Thank you!

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Great info thanks for sharing!

[@Newstorymedia]

So good Rob. Just what we needed to hear.

[@Boostly]

8:14 here we go #direct

[@deedunk8383]

Great info. Thanks!

[@tolpropertiesllc9543]

Thanks for the info Rob!

[@Dynomite303]

I have future for Airbnb trust me things always get booked I’ve seen it even on the booking side. I’ll save them to come and see they got booked. Clicked on this by accident stood the whole video ! Always love you’re videos

[@markalpert5428]

I like the idea of direct booking, but do you still have the opportunity to offer third party products like insurance, etc.. for tenants?

[@jessajets]

I’m mad because it’s a potato 🥔 😂 7:14

[@ricks-ter5736]

I just started my first STR.. let’s see how this year goes.

[@budhramramkissoon6962]

Thanks Rob 👍

[@gregorylewis9442]

Ya, just don't tell the bank you assumed the loan or they may accelerate the loan and call the loan due. I know, then you may have to get a hard money lender and make a new loan.🤔

[@loriconner7243]

I designed a place to Air BnB on my property BUT I dont know how to get the money to fund it

[@justinbieber12373]

Hawaii is passing a Law for 33% tax on any home rental for less than 2 months.. That is the start of the BIG CRACKDOWN.Also massive fines if you don't register your property, even if you are granted a permit which will be very limited.Every State will follow. It makes those neighborhoods UNRENTABLE BY LOCALS... So, in conclusion, that ship has sailed.

[@mamabar6811]

That’s so communistic. But not surprising for democrat run Hawaii. People should be able to do what they want with their own property, within reason. I’m sure the corporate hotels got together and lobbied the politicians, just like they did in Vegas.

[@justinbieber12373]

@Mama Bär6 may be too late , last time in Maui & Kuai traffic and lines for everything. When you turn every house into a Hotel, this is what happens... You are supposed to live in the house if you want to rent a room but that's not happening. Neighborhoods become AIR B AND B HOODS...

[@mamabar6811]

@@justinbieber12373 I get your point, but Hawaii wouldn’t survive without tourism. I don’t blame the locals for being upset about having multiple STR’s surrounding them. Perhaps a more reasonable solution would be to issue a certain number of permits per neighborhood. Those of us who visit the islands and have large families need accommodations that often times hotels can’t provide. If we can’t get a room at the timeshare/ condo style hotels, we have no choice but to search for an Airbnb. I’m not splitting up my family into multiple hotel rooms.

[@justinbieber12373]

@Mama Bär6 Do a little research, Hawaii is going Hard after AIRBNB that are illegal and not paying any taxes. Hotels have 43% occupancy because like you said, you can rent a home cheaper and split with 10 people. Kauai only has 75,000 population . MONTHLY visitors up to 140,000 per month. Residents are being overwhelmed . The other Islands are the same. The LIBERALS will not fix it, they just look the other way and take an envelope.. They destroy everything...

[@kodevicious]

To be honest the thumbnail made me think there was going to be news about airbnb's catching fire across america and maybe i shoudl shut mine down and get a job.

[@OldHouseRenovation]

I 100% recommend it. 🔥

[@m.ehtizan]

Hey Man, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. I loved your videos. I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and also make highly engaging shorts for you.

[@imdar3ald3al]

This is great, thanks!

[@poiboi23]

Ok, so what are some good areas?

[@eliaschevette]

The money seems to be on giving conferences and making guides not actually owning properties.

[@Kandicakes]

There are so many SCAMS.... I think my worst guess was a paranoid schizophrenic that had bipolar disorder. He was a nightmare.... But that was a one-time thing. I feel very fortunate to have so many great guests and I've just rolled with the price changes throughout the oversaturation of units in my area.

[@lydiapatelll]

Thanks for all your content thus far, it has been so helpful from my first rental to now. Yes to hosts helping each other out and sharing tips! ❤

[@oscar0381]

Very nice! Thanks! 👊🏽👊🏽

[@joshuasethhill3518]

Want to save 26 mins? Make your rental better than the competition.

[@SuperApe3030]

Can you believe people are paying him $7k for that advice?

[@publicproclaimer9724]

Great job!

[@goonies_never_say_die]

I'm not sure working class hosts are going to be able to combat the societal effects of large institutional and private equity investors buying huge quantities of housing units. There are some really negative impacts that stem from a disproportionate amount of housing in the hands of a few.

[@RainsWorldVegasSlots]

That’ll happen ANYWAY. Multinationals rule the world . Get your nut while you can

[@Mac.Deryng]

Rob, do you minds sharing contact details to your direct booking site web dev? Would be extremely happy to use their services instead of reinventing the wheel. I'm in the UK, also using Guesty for Hosts, should be easy peasy for them and I would owe you a favour :)

[@iTsOfficiallyPluto]

Is there a specific website you go to to find new properties? I’m trying to get into becoming a host and idk where to look for new properties at the moment.

[@iTsOfficiallyPluto]

Could you do a video on where or what you do to find a new property?

[@Kevdion1]

Hey Robuilt just started getting into AirBnB greatful to be mentored by you…look forward to possibly working with you in the future…

[@PitchBlitz-l4j]

Would your mentorship class help people wanting to set this up in the UK?

[@ralphaelthomas246]

How do we get help on starting a Airbnb. Info please 🙏🏽

[@frenchygigi]

Do you offer mentorship

[@DavidGalan777]

Hello Rob. I have a nice house I want to mid-term rent for 4 months. I have someone with pets already interested, but would you recommend offering it through AirBNB just to get the Host Damage Protection ?

[@rocioprice7929]

Hi! I have a rental property in a good location in Salt Lake City. I am Planing on leasing the property to someone else. It could be great for Vacation rental, because of the size of the house, the amenities, and proximity to the city and ski resorts, but I don’t live in the area, or want to run it as airbnb If interested let me know

[@Robuilt]

Me! Shoot me a dm on Instagram or email over at [e-mail]

[@nataliawalker4184]

I wish I could have an Airbnb, I think I’d be a great host😅 Where are my investors at?!

[@jennyseversen666]

Rob! Can I get more info on putting my properties on your website? I am doing about 25% direct bookings. My properties are in the Smoky Mountains, FL and Big Bear Lake. Great idea!

[@josiahhein6036]

You have to be in his training course "host camp"

[@mamabar6811]

Do you have a FB page for your Big Bear property? I’m always looking for nice places for our family of 9 to stay :) I love to direct book with the owner when possible.

[@adrianagutierrez5192]

Im living in Mexico and looking to launch my first property here!!! Your content is amazing Rob!!! Do you have any international properties or advice for me!? 🤓

[@gegomez]

I’m here early!!

[@soobv]

I don’t agree divulging info due to Saturation.. makes sense for someone who makes money getting new hosts though, but not good for business.

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

Right. Share some. But chill out.

[@fordsquared537]

The ones making the money in the gold rush aren’t the miners, it’s the people selling the pickaxes

[@vincentsamaha5586]

2023 isn't going to be the year of the new host. prices+interest rates are redonkulous

[@MrHamlet]

I want to make life long real estate friends. :)

[@Crazywoof]

Hello

[@RobGoldy]

The reality is that a vast majority of people would rather stay in hotels than AirBNBs. Ever since AirBNB added excessive cleaning fees and booking fees the majority of people I know have left the platform

[@johntherat339]

This is just a false TikTok illusion. Airbnb had a 40% YoY revenue increase in 2022 so that means that more people than you think are staying at Airbnbs

[@jcorona5457]

I agree about the TikTok fad… also just because everyone you knows is going back to hotels is anecdotal. It’s like 0.0002%, not enough to make these exaggerated statements

[@GaryGregoryMOBS]

Not true.

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

Definitely some are. Got to acknowledge that. I think airbnb is making it so the fees are more clear. They dropped the ball a bit but are trying to make up for it.

[@kellyevans9682]

Short term rentals and hotels are 2 different products. The people saying this probably either never stayed at an Airbnb before anyway or only did back in the days when they were a bargain.