THESE things will make you more money on Airbnb 

Make the property management video. 😊

We stayed in a vacation rental that seemed amazing and had a kitchen (a requirement for us). All was good until we realized there were no potholders and no kitchen towels. We had food in the oven and no way to pull it out safely without using the bath towels (yeesh) or our own clothing (sad trombone). The property manager told us where the nearest Walgreens was located so we could get our own. If you offer a kitchen, make sure that it is outfitted with the basics.

I propose you start a new segment called "Robviously" that talks about these kind of business hacks that are working for you

Great tips. Makeup wipes is another big one and a way to save those Costco towels from getting ruined by someone cleaning off their makeup.

Rob, prepare for a massive complement... I don't even own an airbnb nor do I really want to at this moment, but I literally watch every minute of every video you post. Double whammy between truly valuable info and entertainment. You deserve your success!

We have great pots/pans and a really nice knife set in our airbnb (although watching this made me think that I ought to sharpen them more often!), along with nice flat wear, an insulated electric kettle (prevents burns with contact to the outside of the pot), a decent blender, toaster, etc. People comment on how much they love our kitchen equipment and REALLY love it when they're here in summer and can basically harvest all their fresh herbs and produce from our organic veggie garden for their meals. We also use high quality mattress protectors, great mattresses, AND great pillows, sheets, bedding & towels BTW. These need to be really nice too, and they wear out over time, so replace them already! Nothing worse than tacky worn out sheets, towels and linens on the beds...eew, why? We also provide two NICE sets of pillows in each bedroom, one set firm and the other set much softer. Don't you hate staying someplace where you feel like your neck is at a 90 degree angle because the pillows are all gigantic and hard (when you like a pretty thin, flat pillow) OR you're sleeping on a thin flabby dead pillow when you like one of those big fat firm ones? I do, and it makes all the difference in my nights sleep AND whether I wake up with a crick in my neck or not. And there are also those who just like to have pillows, pillows and more pillows, so they're happy with two sets too. Defo going to invest in a smart lock though, which we don't yet have and which means we basically have to be there to let guests in. Been investigating those and appreciate your referral of the Schlage brand as I was stymied on which to choose. And lastly, I appreciate the coaching about the Ring doorbell and PMS. Don't have either of these either (only one unit at the minute), and since we are planning to get more units up and running it's a good time to start using a PMS AND those doorbells on all of them. Thanks!

Great video Rob! Would love to hear more about the property management systems. Thank you!

READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO HOST: I host 20 listings. It can be good one however It’s one of the most stressful businesses you will have. Guests can be savages. Here are all important negatives to consider: 1) guests want to throw parties and trash your place / piss off neighbours 2) guests are sooo DEMANDING! You will get requests for the tiniest things. And things you never even heard of before. Even if my house has 150 various items, I have guests who will always manage to find new things I need to get. FML! Rather than complimenting me on the fact that my house has WAY more items and amenities than a hotel or other places of lodging, they will focus on the negative Think of it this way. If my house has 97 items but it’s missing 3 items. On an exam, that would be a 97% score which is amazing. Nope, not if you’re an Airbnb host. That would get you dinged in the review 3) guests leaving critical Reviews. Not nice when someone you let into their how give total power over you and your future business by writing you a crappy review 4) constant upkeep, communication and handholding required. Common sense is not so common these days. 5) guests who are passive aggressive. They will leave snarky comments and you really have to bite your tongue so as to not reply in a similar tone. Over time , this will eat your soul. 6) guests complain about things out of your control. Such as frequency of city garbage collection There’s many more but I’m tired

I dont even want airbnb business - but Rob calms me down and makes me feel like I just hung out with a funny normal down to earth friend. Thank you, Rob. Happy Holidays to you and your family!!🎄

Fun fact on the Roku stuff. My first time getting an Airbnb was in North Carolina about a year ago. I had to log into my own Netflix and thought it was cool. No one should be worried about that. Even in higher end hotels, they still make you sign into your own stuff.

I am have been an air bnb host now for over 2 years. I completely agree with you on the cleaning supplies! Once I started leaving them available to the guests, I noticed the places were left cleaner! I have always used mattress protectors! Totally worth it! And the Schlage wifi locks have been a must for us from the get go! Soooo handy! Thanks for all of your videos!

Your makeshift studio talent is on point!

We paid $800 a night for a week in a cabin. They had a glass dining table and didn’t even supply windex. We are clean people and would have cleaned it after every meal but if the owner doesn’t care why should I. I refuse to shop for windex to clean a rental when I’m on vacation. That said these are the little things I plan to supply when I buy a STR in the next few months.

I checked into an Airbnb with my husband, 4 year, and 1 year all registered guests. I literally had a host send me a video of a couple of friends that came to visit me for 15 minutes and he tried to charge me an extra person fee. I had to tell him to go relook at that camera because those people left in less than 15 minutes. Their ring doorbell was also in a great position to watch me and my daughter in our bathing suits to the hot tub. THIS TOTALLY CREEPED ME OUT!!!

Property management system video pleaser!

So much value in your videos. Really appreciate it!

Thank you so much for sharing your insight! This is super helpful!! 💛💛

This is the content we need! Thanks for helping get our digits up.

Dude! I love how you provide specifics with caveats! You make such a difference!

Thanks for the tips!

Yes please do the property management video, I was looking for the link below and don't see it yet. Yes the smartlocks specifically the Encode are a must! I am super interested to see software integrate into that though, since I have apparently been doing it that hard way.

We would appreciate a property management video 😊

I love this! Soooo helpful. Thank you!

I have just started watching your videos a couple of weeks ago. I love your content and your sense of humor. I feel it makes you very approachable. I already signed up for a call with someone on your team about your coaching program.

Thanks for all this great information! Makes the prospect of starting an airbnb less intimidating

This info is GOLD. God Bless you bro!!

My wife and I were discussing a lot of these points at dinner last night and fortunately came to some of the same conclusions. Looking forward to the property management systems video!

Yay new video! Hope you and the fam have a merry Christmas!

I stressed with checking cameras in the beginning of our Airbnb, but you are right it was stressful and not worth the headache. I do like spending more on smart locks and cameras the most because they protect my property and my guest.

I think your video's are super helpful. I can say most people do not go into detail and are very vague at what the process is. Thank you.

Great video man, thanks so much or all the helpful info!

Completely agree about not snooping on the guests, makes life so much easier, you nailed it in that section, I have host friends that do the nickel and diming and complaining and they are too miserable for sure.

We also use Porter/Guesty and have been for the last three years. The big difference for me was that their pricing was flat per listing vs a % of bookings which a bunch were trying to do with similar features. We use essentially everything else you mentioned. Might move to those upgraded locks eventually but for now we just have a non automated smart lock that we update once a month.

Hey Rob! I started my own AirBnB business because of your videos! My brother showed me your channel and I've been hooked since! I was actually looking for a coffee maker and your recommendation is perfect! Thanks and keep up the good work!

I stayed in a "school bus" with my grand daughter. They fixed it up SO CUTE. Loved the experience! All the little 'extras' they provided made it special. I am looking into doing Airbnbs. Doing my research and glad I came across you video!!!

Excellent video, I'm about to get started and this was super helpful!

All-clad last forever, my mom still has the set she purchased when I was born and looks new. They a great quality pans and I purchase them when they’re on sale , additional they’re American made. Also berghoff great quality and am able to find them on sale .

Great video as always!! Would love to hear more about the property management systems. Thank you!

Thanks for all the tips !

Thanks for your valuable info. I like your video a lot

I really agree with you on most of these items to have ! Like the mattress protector - life saver! Camera , doesn’t have to be Ring by any means, but any camera with night vision and an alarm, to see the clients when they check in! An automated entrance to let clients open the lobby door, then apartment door, is a must ! Over all you said it perfectly !

Thank you! I have been in a rut, my cabin rents out constantly and I'm a super host. But honestly I know the cabin now having been rented for like 7 years needs attention, I've struggled to determine what areas would be the most important for my guests. I charge the least in my area, and really should charge more, but need to make it worth the extra charge. Your list of things was encouraging, as I have been doing most of what you suggested. I knew I needed to upgrade the mattresses, but can't do that in the winter due to snow packed roads, and deep snow on the property. So I appreciate your suggestions for the kinds to get. I also like the pots, pans and knives suggestion, as well as the coffee upgrade. I have been lucky to have guests look past a few things, but the wear and tear is catching up, and the rave reviews I was getting are getting pretty flat, and I'm getting more pickiness. This has confirmed what I need to focus on. I need to get the camera as well, but I do worry that I will get too nosy and frustrated by what I see. I think maybe I should just have a camera on the driveway, so I can see the snow depths, the moose and wildlife that come, and if the guests brought the right vehicle for the snow. I think I will somehow include that if I get a camera, I will say somehow in the listing to be sure to put in the right amount of guests as, the camera is a tattle tale. Thank you sooo much, very helpful! It's what I needed.

You are soo funy! I love to learn from your videos !

Great video. So helpful!

Also as someone who frequents many airbnb's while traveling you hit the nail on the head as far as what a guest is looking for. Especially the pots and pans and Cutlery! We cook all of our own food when we stay in airbnb's and nothing irritates me more than some janky ass pan that looks like it was passed down from Grandma or was from a recent yard sale because grandma would never pass down such a crappy pan. I also had a spatula completely melt into the food that I was cooking because it was so crappy.

Agree about the cameras - so important to spend precious time with family and other things like that

Thanks

Great content Rob! Thank you

I use 1 inch mattress toppers which function as mattress protectors and also are more comfortable and then throw them out after about six months and get new ones

Your videos are certainly educational. I'm new and learn so much!😊

Great Video. Thx Rob

Excelente!! Muchas gracias por tus recomendaciones!

Thank you ! i appreciate the info =)

Super helpful video! Thanks! I’d love to hear more about the property management software you use.

Thanks for the info! Def wanna hear more about the property management systems & automation!

Thank you for all the info!

I didn't know this about the smart lock you mentioned. I recently purchased the Kwikset Halo and it has the same features. I add the last four digits of each guest with my app and NO CHARGE! I add all my guests for the month and I can set the dates when those codes are active. It's pretty cool!

Thanks Rob, please do a video as you mentioned on property management software. Merry Christ-mas and Happy New Year!!

Yesssssd. Video on property management - pros and cons of the ones you have used. How do they integrate with Airbnb?

You are so right on the stress factor on cameras.

Doing my research. Thank you💚💚💚

Phenomenal video….and channel. Thank you.

As someone who uses air bnb dir our personal travel, I LOVE when a vacuum is provided, and good kitchen supplies! It’s the #1 reason we air bnb…cooking! We are getting ready to host as well so 👍

I’m a new AirBnB host located in Trinidad… enjoying your video so far. Thank you!

Thanks for these tips, Rob. I do all of them. I do however just do Starbucks and am fine with that for my level of Airbnb. I love the Arlo reference; I have areas of the home that I was wondering how to get a ring camera and didn't want to deal with all the wiring. Going to see about getting the Arlo. Just subscribed and also took notes :)

Oh my gosh Rob, so right on with not checking the camera. At first I did just to make sure the people we hosted seemed like they liked it but then after awhile got to stop cuz you can start to get anxious over things like bringing more pets than said 🤪 Love the Schlage encode too!

Magic spoon is sooooo filling!!!! Yessss!!!

I'm a new air bnb host and this is Gold thank you!!!

Rob, love your videos. Well you have changed my trajectory in life. Thanks!. I will be closing on a home in the next couple days. I really appreciate your content. Sincerely thank you.

Yes please on Property Management video

Super helpful content!

ooooo LOVE Magic Spoon :)~ Thank you for the fab info!

As an Airbnb guest, this list is spot on! We recently stayed an extended time at an exceptionally great place however the vacuum was crap. With beach sand and two kids running around I actually went out and bought a new dyson!

Thank you!! Highly entertaining. Great effects lol thanks for making airbnb a less scary thing

Rob, you are so charming, funny and entertaining - I just 'discovered' you today! My husband and I started using airbnbs over the past 5 years or so and will definitely use them in the future. One will forever stand out; in Italy, we had such a lovely experience: the owners provided a special basket: a bottle of wine, chocolates, other goodies from a local bakery, etc. It was so incredibly touching and memorable; it's special touches one doesn't forget. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos in the near future. Thank you so much!

Dude, you’re amazing. That’s it. Thanks bro

Great video! Would love to hear more about the property management systems!

Rob, great information. we are starting our 1st one soon. I am watchig most if not all your videos.

Loved this content!

Would LOVE too see a vid talking about how you property manage! love your vids super informative

Great video, love your squirrel comments and video clips

I would appreciate a property management video. Thank you for all your videos!

Would absolutely dig hearing about property management! Great Vids!!!

This is a pot of Gold. Thank you for sharing!

great info thank you!

🗣🗣🗣property management vid is a must

Thanks Rob 👍

The ring floodlight is great advice thanks

Love all the info Still working on permits for the guest house but love all the videos

Very informative!

awesome video! would love to hear more about property management systems!

Yessss on the pots and pans and knives.

So nice cool info thanks

You do a great job. Thank you-

Thanks for all the tips, Rob. I plan to purchase land and start a glamp business next year, so I've been watching your videos. A shame you don't do consulting anymore...

I splurged on the best mattress and high end bedding including feather duvet, feather pillows etc. I provide lots of nice little extras. True about the cheap guests!

A PMS video would be super helpful, Rob!

Yea! Make a video on property management software 👍 thanks rob

Love the video! Yep! Do one on software management! Yay! GOOD idea!

Yes plzzzz video on automating everythinggggg🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌