Airbnb settings you need to turn OFF. Like, right now. 

I was an AirBnB host for several years. One of my last guests kept stealing from me. I kept AirBnB informed and let them know I was kicking him out. AirBnB agreed & supported me. I wrote a truthful review of the guest to warn future hosts. Several months later, I received an email from AirBnB saying that they are removing my review of the guest. Got me wondering how many reviews they have removed so hosts would not know what they are getting into. I turned off my listing then.

great video. How can I get more traffic on my airbnb listing.?

When you said your cleaning fee is 100-350 you lost me. I wouldn’t rent your properties if the cleaning fee is over $100 unless it’s a three or more bedroom property.

always pay your cleaner. they are the #1 key to your property.

how do you prove it? it seems like there is where you loose 100% of the time . my guest smoked weed and Airbnb asked me to prove it . the place was smelling like my guest smoked weed but unless Airbnb would send someone to smell it , how can you prove it . and the guest is always going to deny it . why this people on RU-vid never tell the truth

yes, I stopped using ABNB due to the huge fees which doubled or more the listing price. I can get a nice hotel at a comparable rate. It's bait and switch and I HATE that customer abuse/manipulation

Sound is trippy. Coming from opposing sides.

Wow this is one of the best Airbnb videos I've watched. Thank you for sharing all this valuable information!

If I turn off rolling availability and dates are unavailable be default; does it not prevent bookings from being made? Surely when a guest checks a date 2 months into the future and the rooms show that there's no availability, they would go elsewhere. Or am I missing the point?

You said you see them on the camera? what camera where? I have stayed in Airbnb on 4 continents but I think I'm finished with Airbnb. I will return only when they allow guests to put up REAL photos and give authentic comments, good and bad. There needs to be a better confirmation process.

Thanks for the video guys! Not sure if you are on VRBO but one item that I found out after the fact was the damage protection for bookings. I just launched a couple weeks ago, got 4 bookings through VRBO without it enabled. Of course on my first renters the kitchen faucet leaked into the cabinets and into the 2nd floor unit (we’re on the third floor). Anyway, a more experienced host who I’ve been in contact with mentioned that there is an option to turn on damage protection which would have allowed me to get reimbursed for this mishap and protects me from any damage they could cause.

I agree. I am happy about the transparency now, and we, as hosts are in the hospitality business, we should not price gouge our guests.

I just upgraded my listing after watching this. Doing some major renovations & painting, furnishing upgrades, etc in the coming months in my prime waterfront AirBnB in Quebec City. WOOHOO!

Very helpful tips thanks. Also what I'd love to know is how to share an active Airbnb calendar (if possible) with cleaners, this would simplify the scheduling of cleaners for me a lot.

Wow, thank you for this video- y'all are amazing! The security cameras and maximum stay sections were especially helpful.

Make sure you watch at 6 mins,

Wow YOU two are excellent Ive been a Host for many year A Super host but I just heard quite a few tricks or things I did not KNOW!!!!! Thank you Ill Keep watching for sure Im going to go back to the rolling booking and listen to that one again !!!

Thanks for this! I adjusted my camera description to let the guests know it actively records. I'm not sure why we would have it otherwise, but I appreciate you sharing your airbnb experience in this category.

People are losing money like crazy. This is what happens when you get ahead of yourselves. Plus local and state officials are cracking down more so it’s not going to be worth it after all the fees they’re going to impose.

Thanks for the very helpful tutorial. It was exactly was I needed to take control of my long term booking.🙏🏼

I do not have a camera. I live next door and make sure guests are aware

Thank you! Your advice is great 🙂 I'm very appreciate of you and your channel. I wish you continued success.

I'm an example of a host who has security cameras that are NOT actively recording. They are very real looking, but completely fake cameras with no recording capability. They were already attached to the home when we bought it, so we left them up!

THANKYOU so much…you guys are so thorough and informative!

The US is crazy! 🤣 Ib the UK when I book with them, the advertised price is what I pay. But then I guess you're all conditioned to it with your bonkers sales taxes and whatnot. No ill intent, just saying, those practices, even those that are acceptable in the US would not work in Europe

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I am so happy I found your channel. This is exactly the information we need.

Thanks for the great info! How do potential guests know you have availability if you have your settings on unavailable? Do people need to contact you for availability and do you make that known in your description? Thanks for any reply!

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We have been in business for 2 years and didn’t realize most of these default settings- thanks for your info

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I pay my cleaner extra. She does so much!

Thank you guys. I am a suoerhost in Conroe texas. Remodeling atv the moment

FYI the disclosure of active recording camera is some places will have the device up as a security deterrent but not active cuz it cost to run it. I live on an island in the Caribbean and some ppl choose to risk being stolen from vs paying for internet to run it. So if the camera is there a thief is less likely to steal.

Thank you for getting useful tips and not just plugging a course

I have a hard time finding a host that will accommodate my fragrance allergies. Oftentimes they just deny my request without having any kind of interview back and forth. What can I do to find the places that will accommodate me?

You are great! I really appreciate these videos.

Camera’s?? I would not stay at a house with cameras where I was constantly watched!!!!

Thank you for the tip about setting the extra guest fee for if the max guest limit is exceeeded! I was wondering how to navigate implementing that.

do you pay the host fee on airbnb or do you pass it on to the guest?

Ok, so I I have watched a lot of these. This one is the most valuable and so utilitarian.

Nicely done per usual. Thanks as always.

If guests hate fees so much, why isn't Airbnb showing only the final price per night with all the fees already included? It seems the most reasonable thing to do: hosts get to use fees as they are indispensable tool to set the right price, and the guest isn't put off by seeing the final price breakdown if it bothers them so much. Isn't that what hotels do?

Question for anyone: Do you feel it's justifiable for airbnb to charge me $50 for a cancellation that they made because I was not able to respond to a person who couldn't find my place in the dark because I was out of cell phone reception? This has never happened before. Every person has been able to find my place so far even in the dark. They are given a pin location on where it is and all they have to do is follow it on their phone. I have a solar light that points to a guest parking sign 20 feet away from the road. IT was a full moon out, I have solar lights around my camper. And I was in the mountains where I did not have cell phone reception. I am a superhost And have excellent reviews and normally get back to guests as soon as possible. Let me know what you think. Thank you

Great video. Very helpful.

Host recommendation required enabled is such a big mistake. There’s plenty of travelers that are incredibly respectful that haven’t used Airbnb before. I’d highly suggest leaving that off

I stay at a lot of Airbnb and the the Melbourne they did not clean them and in Maryland they did not clean them. I finding they are charge ing cleaning fees and they are dirty. I have to come in and clean the bathroom and wash the sheets. My husband co-worker are staying in Hyatteville Maryland in a townhouse that has rats but they have not reported it. I don’t know if the Airbnb are have any one that check these thing out. When we stayed in Melbourne Fl in February 10 for a week the place smelled and it was dirty. When we contacted the owner and told him about it he gave us a bad review. We let the owner know the things that was need attention. What we should have done was tell Airbnb

Thank you! Very informative 🙏🏼

Funniest quote from this video: "AirBnB does not always have your best interests in mind." Ya think? The truth is more like "AirBnB NEVER has your best interests in mine--they only have THEIR best interests in mind--always." AirBnB does not give one rat's ass about their Hosts or their Hosts' happiness or success. AirBnB only cares about ONE thing: MONEY. They will throw you under the bus in 2 seconds flat if they think doing so will make them 25 extra cents. I hate those douchebags with a passion.

Thank you for the information! Do you mind sharing how/where you set your cancelation policy?

New to this, where do I find the extra fees to turn them off?

We have a farm, with 15 cameras across our 10acres of outbuildings, that box ABB gives you to describe the locations of cameras is a JOKE to me, because there is character limits. So I had to do a shorthand code for the locations so I could at least disclose them all. Even though guests shouldn't be wandering about my personal garage and tool shed, we have 2 cameras here also, I disclose them all. "ext of all bldg: stables to cp SC, NW to side SC, NW cp, stockmans to dvwy, NW firepit, stables to Ring, NW to tennis court x2, coachhouse to paddock, house to B cp, garage to house, garage to stockmans, house courtyard off limits, house to NW carpark, actively recording, no audio." Not much more I could do because if I don't disclose them all, I could get screwed over by a shitty guest, but of course the codes aren't obvious.

Extremely helpful video, thank you both so very much!!!

*Thanks for the tips, I made a few changes .*

So as a host I disagree with a few of these points and add some more. Note i am a live in host and this lay differ if you are a host of a listing but dont live on site with the guests: - this video suggested do not include a cleaning fee and roll that into the daily rate. This is a bad idea- if you have a short stay then you get a smaller cleaning fee- yet the same amount of cleaning or very similar is needed. This is why there should be a set cleaning fee for each booking. Make the cleaning fee a seperately listed fee. Why? Because doing so keeps your nightly rate lower and more attractive when guests are searching for a stay. Incorporating the cleaning into nightly rates make your place more expensive and the guests wont know that you have incorporated the cleaning- they just wont click further. Most guests are happy to accept some kind of cleaning fee. I would almost suggest go the other way. Reduce the daily night rate and slightly increase your cleaning fee as mentally the guest sees it as a different charge and many dont do the maths of the additional fees - additional guests- i have a room i put on airbnb- i charge for any more than 1 person of 15/ night- again you dont have to- but there are added electricity and usage costs additional towel and use of hot water. And there is a second person now walking in the house that all adds up- so i think again add a small additional fee for per person if you rent a room. But if you remt a house or entire apt do as this video suggests. -

What camera do you use at the outdoor entrance ?

Would be helpful to mention where to find the settings, especially for newbies. Otherwise, good info. Thanks!

Can I reach out to a host and make an offer on the price?

Charging fees and an occupancy tax is evil. Sad the idiot masses think this is ok.

P.s. I will also message you regarding us Hosts and renting, but since it is Not on your site, May I do that? You both are as Honest a couple as I have ever seen. I'm good at reading people. To all hosts on this channel, Lisen to these intelligent young Pros that have got this down. Bravo to You Both, and Thank you Kindly !!

I wish I would have watched this before I almost got my Calander blocked! Haha. Thanks for the great info!

We don’t charge cleaning or any other fees. We ask the customer to clean the unit, and have never been disappointed. i hate extra fees, as it just feels like a scam to make more money.

Thanks for making this video. I'm curious if you may have an answer to this question. I've struggled to find a way to share guest access to my google nest products (external cameras and thermostat). I've looked far and wide and cant seem to find instructions anywhere, assuming they exist. I don't want to have to switch brands just to find one that allows limited guest access. Please advice if you have or know of a way.

Very helpful! Thanks.

Why do you want to know why guests are comkng to your area? That would make me stay away as I would consider it " none of your business"

Cleaning fees are what is tanking Airbnb. When you do the math, it is more cost effective to stay in a hotel. As we are now in complete economic downward spiral, it would make sense to get more competitive. A smart owner might even consider doing the cleanings to reduce the cost and attract more bookings. Also, with all the regulations going into effect on zoning the entire concept is getting harder to maintain.

Iv had airbnb for 7 years.airbnb pays hotel and taxs? I do all my cleaning I l8ve close

Hiii do you guys have a social media page of any sort that we could follow for some on the go inspo?

I don't charge pet fees.my cleaning fee is 50.00 would like to increase it and extra guest fee

How do you book dates for yourself on your own place.

This was amazingly helpful - very well done and thank you for the insight and experience overview. Great job. Cheers from Wisconsin.

Super informative video as always! Question on occupancy tax - this video prompted me to check on our fees, then I noticed Airbnb is automatically adding 12% tax, but when I search for occupancy tax, I am only seeing a sales tax of in my state and county of 7.75% in total(we are out of city limits). How can we verify Airbnb is calculating it correctly and if not, how do we get them correct it?

I can’t found my apartment in Airbnb heeelp :(

Whats best on the Sharing Setting? Like sharing all the details with other hosts. could this be bad somehow? brand new at this

What is the rule for Security Cameras?

Oops, posted this before you got to this topic!

Cleaning fees are profiteering by stealth. They are a cost, which should be part of the overall nightly charge. It seems to me to be yet another less than honest money grabbing oddity, started up by one country in particular, like tipping.

You guys mentioned a driveway camera -- do you have a favorite!? Thanks.

Airbnb is a garbage website. never again

i have a horror story of having an arbitrage host move in, destroy my place, not pay rent and having to evict her through the court. she took an ax to my piano and threatened my family. she was doing drugs and was absolutely out of control. also, her dog wanted to kill my cats

I am,remodeling an like the edit plan

I don't have a couch people can sleep on

Thank you for your help!

My max no lights is 13 nights

Only 5 months later and the manual review of the max days is gone.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

Grat info, thanks.

Scammers scamming scammers.

Date available by default blocks all your days so how guests ate going to book if everything is blocks. I don't understand.

Great video , there are a few things here I didn't think of

How would you like if someone opened up a hotel right next door to where you live? Strangers coming and going. If you are doing something you wouldn’t want done to you it’s probably not a good thing. People when on vacation with friends and family make noise and have fun. Self reflect on how your neighbors must feel.

Is there a way to reach out to you guys off YT?

Ok, You two Are Excellent. I have been renting as a superhost for 12 years and agree with every tip you have just given. I watched you before, and I believe you. I have done a nice little clip for Airbnb a while Back. As you know, we all have our homes in different places, so I do add the extra guest fee. I find what a difference 1 extra guest makes. In showers, laundry towels, and wear and tear. So, if I bake at the price, I am a bit out of the competition. I live in an area with a very high utility cost. And thank you a million for Addressing the Occupancy to tax. Airbnb only collects it in our unincorporated towns. So I have to. I had such a difficult time for Years. Finally, Airbnb Backs me up, and it's 90 percent seamless. Always a few complaints, but they are part of the business. We have to pay our total monthly tax to the town, so I do, and it's All /good.

Great advice

Are we allowed to find out who is reporting our guest for parties?

No

Air Bnb is a total rip-off. When the concept first started, it sort of worked. Not anymore. The cleaning fee is ridiculous. The host puts that money in the pocket and spends an hour cleaning. The whole thing has turned into a rip-off nightmare.

CLEANING FEE !!! .. usually is huge, then hosts ask ya to do 1/2 their cleaning.. and give you a bad rating for leaving unit not clean. WTF???