by Jasper Ribbers | Nov 26, 2021 | Podcast |
Just two months ago, Eric and I bought an existing vacation rental business in Idyllwild, California, with the intention of renovating the existing units and building 10 to 15 new cabins on the property. This acquisition is our first step in building a hospitality...
by Jasper Ribbers | Nov 22, 2021 | Podcast |
In the aftermath of the pandemic, a growing number of corporate workers are thinking about leaving their jobs to make room for what’s most important to them. And for those who already manage one or two units on Airbnb, building a short-term rental business seems like...
by Jasper Ribbers | Nov 19, 2021 | Podcast |
When Eric and I started building an Airbnb business together, our hiring process was entirely arbitrary. We would recognize the fact that we needed help, reach out to our network and then hire the first person available. We didn’t have clear expectations around what...
by Jasper Ribbers | Nov 15, 2021 | Podcast |
Craig Westaway took over the management of a luxury short-term rental property on July 1, 2020. And in one month, he made more than the previous operator did in all of 2019. So, what did Craig’s team do differently than the traditional manager? How did he optimize the...
by Jasper Ribbers | Nov 12, 2021 | Podcast |
Short-term rental hosts asked… And this week, Airbnb delivered, announcing 50-plus upgrades to the platform in its 2021 Winter Release. So, what are the most important updates? And how do they impact you and your STR business? On this episode of Get Paid for...
by Jasper Ribbers | Nov 8, 2021 | Podcast |
Are you looking to scale your Airbnb hosting business? If so, you need to hire an operations manager sooner rather than later.But should you hire a virtual ops manager to oversee your team? Or do you need an operations manager on the ground in the community?David...