Hi Dave. What you are so honest it's scary. I'm just starting out with one property a stone thrown away from the beach. I have watched numerous videos on the subject of hosting, but yours are so good and helpful. Thanks a million from South Africa 🇿🇦
I am not sure why you believe that a 5 star property with a lot of reviews is suspicious. We do have a condo with all 5 star reviews. It is all about the experience and hospitality you offer your guests. Even if something happens is how you as a host handle the situation. My rules are no less than 5 nights, condo has to be spotless and I offer amenities that will make guest's stay easy, relaxing and worry free!
I think when anything has perfect reviews there can be an element of doubt like "this seems to good to be true". But of course all 5 stars is what every host aims for. My point in the video is that no matter how hard you try it is impossible to maintain it forever because you simply cannot please everyone. If it hasn't happened to you yet then that's great! But WHEN it does happen don't let it ruin your day/week. Hope that explains it a bit better! Thanks for watching and commenting. Where are you based?
After 20-years in the STR biz, I just received a 2-Star Review. So, do not think you are immune. Any Guest can ruin your record in spite of your fine efforts on his/her behalf--and it only takes one.
@@davecordnerairbnbcoachyea it s suspicious i have stayed in one with perfect reviews before and reality it was far from perfect and the host was paranoid, controlling to the point he would go through the trash like a paranoid person over no reason, i saw this and and then found a camera on in the living rolm, i packed and left, he was so ibipolar that he kept texting after a day i have left saying that he was talking to me and i was not answering, he was a sicko controlling assH..le. never again. airbnb is not professional it s not a hotel. Hosts need to find a real job and guests have to give up on this and find a real professional stay: hotel.
Excellent video! Feel like I have been doing everything you said apart from Wholesalers as I don’t have much storage or a car. Also for only one of my properties I do 1 night stays because it’s for the airport so I know exactly what you mean about the turnover but people really need to stay one night in that market. Some people even stay less than 12 hours.
@@davecordnerairbnbcoach thanks yes near Heathrow. So I just got a booking for November and she will arrive at 23:00 pm then check out probably early for her flight back to Australia. So kind of worth it with those type of bookings. I do get contractor bookings too people working a few days at the airport.
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Well said. I have a number of long term rentals but no short term. So much of what you say also applies to long term as well.
Hi Dave. What you are so honest it's scary. I'm just starting out with one property a stone thrown away from the beach. I have watched numerous videos on the subject of hosting, but yours are so good and helpful. Thanks a million from South Africa 🇿🇦
Hi Linda thanks for watching! Really glad you got value from my videos! Anything you'd like to hear more about?
I am not sure why you believe that a 5 star property with a lot of reviews is suspicious. We do have a condo with all 5 star reviews. It is all about the experience and hospitality you offer your guests. Even if something happens is how you as a host handle the situation. My rules are no less than 5 nights, condo has to be spotless and I offer amenities that will make guest's stay easy, relaxing and worry free!
I think when anything has perfect reviews there can be an element of doubt like "this seems to good to be true". But of course all 5 stars is what every host aims for. My point in the video is that no matter how hard you try it is impossible to maintain it forever because you simply cannot please everyone. If it hasn't happened to you yet then that's great! But WHEN it does happen don't let it ruin your day/week. Hope that explains it a bit better! Thanks for watching and commenting. Where are you based?
@davecordnerairbnbcoach I am in Southwest Florida. Thanks for your feedback and much 🙌
After 20-years in the STR biz, I just received a 2-Star Review. So, do not think you are immune. Any Guest can ruin your record in spite of your fine efforts on his/her behalf--and it only takes one.
2 star?! Ouch that stings. Keep your head up and keep going 💪
@@davecordnerairbnbcoachyea it s suspicious i have stayed in one with perfect reviews before and reality it was far from perfect and the host was paranoid, controlling to the point he would go through the trash like a paranoid person over no reason, i saw this and and then found a camera on in the living rolm, i packed and left, he was so ibipolar that he kept texting after a day i have left saying that he was talking to me and i was not answering, he was a sicko controlling assH..le. never again. airbnb is not professional it s not a hotel. Hosts need to find a real job and guests have to give up on this and find a real professional stay: hotel.
I laughed and learned 😂
Excellent video! Feel like I have been doing everything you said apart from
Wholesalers as I don’t have much storage or a car. Also for only one of my properties I do 1 night stays because it’s for the airport so I know exactly what you mean about the turnover but people really need to stay one night in that market. Some people even stay less than 12 hours.
Thanks for watching and commenting! Wow beside an airport is a cool offering with a different demographic. Where are you based?
@@davecordnerairbnbcoach thanks yes near Heathrow. So I just got a booking for November and she will arrive at 23:00 pm then check out probably early for her flight back to Australia. So kind of worth it with those type of bookings. I do get contractor bookings too people working a few days at the airport.
Fantastic & thorough info..thx!
Hey Melanie I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting and subscribing! Where are you based? Have you got started yet?
Excellent - thanks for the info!
Glad it was helpful!
You mentioned 'policy'. Ive never stayed at an airbnb but starting 1 soon. Is there a contract with rules/policies I need to do to have guests sign?
Yes it's good practice to have house rules so guests know what is and isn't allowed.
Midwives book them for home births.....
🤣 what??
@@davecordnerairbnbcoach Please clean up your afterbirth. 😅