How One Investor Tripled Her Income by Converting a Long-Term Rental into an Airbnb

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大约1年之前 11:25

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Do you wonder if your current rental property could make more money as an Airbnb? Are you worried if your place isn’t perfect, it won’t cash flow as a short-term rental?

If this sounds familiar, you need to tune into this episode where Liz Mole unpacks her experience of turning a long-term rental investment that was bleeding money into an incredibly successful Airbnb, despite its less than perfect location!

After listening to this episode, you will know the specific software and book Liz used to map out her steps to success as an Airbnb investor in New Zealand.

Tune in to learn economical Airbnb design hacks, as well as the importance of having a local team to support your Airbnb and guests.

Topics discussed in this episode:

How to turn a problem long-term rental into profitable short-term rental
The best book to guide you through your first Airbnb investment
Software tools that save STR hosts time and improve guest experience
Easy ways to make your Airbnb design look professional
Liz’s biggest mistake, and what she learned from it

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How One Investor Tripled Her Income by Converting a Long-Term Rental into an Airbnb

Airbnb Host Coach Show | Investing for Financial Freedom

published 大约1年之前

MP3•单集首页

Do you wonder if your current rental property could make more money as an Airbnb? Are you worried if your place isn’t perfect, it won’t cash flow as a short-term rental?

After listening to this episode, you will know the specific software and book Liz used to map out her steps to success as an Airbnb investor in New Zealand.

Tune in to learn economical Airbnb design hacks, as well as the importance of having a local team to support your Airbnb and guests.

Topics discussed in this episode:

How to turn a problem long-term rental into profitable short-term rental
The best book to guide you through your first Airbnb investment
Software tools that save STR hosts time and improve guest experience
Easy ways to make your Airbnb design look professional
Liz’s biggest mistake, and what she learned from it

- CONNECT WITH THE HOST COACHES -

Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/host_coach/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HostCoach

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