JAMAICA VLOG. 5 Tips to start AIRBNB.

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • Will your property be successful on Airbnb? If you want to make money with your property but not sure if it is suitable for short term rentals this video will give 5 factors to take into account before starting an Airbnb to help you understand how Airbnb and your property can work together and why some Airbnb business fails, while others become successful.
    #jamaicawithirie #jamaicavlog #airbnbjamaica
    My Story How I started Airbnb
    • JAMAICA VLOG. Make mon...
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    CONSULTATION
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    Due to many requests, you can now book and pay for the following consultation service:
    - launching Airbnb in Jamaica
    - property assessment for Airbnb potential in Jamaica
    - relocation to Jamaica
    To book an online meeting, please contact me via jamaicawithirie@gmail.com with a subject: "book a meeting". I will reply within 24 hours.
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    OUR AIRBNB PAGE
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    www.airbnb.com/p/irielab
    We currently operate 2 properties: Calypso Villa (5 units) and Etta's Place (3 units), a total of 8 listings. Both properties are budget accommodation within a few steps from the sea.
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    CALYPSO VILLA WEBSITE
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    www.calypsovillajamaica.com/
    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 Introduction
    02:43 Is Airbnb Legal?
    07:49 Airbnb is Business.
    13:14 It's all about your guest.
    14:41 It's all about the experience.
    17:47 Is your property suitable for Airbnb.
    Top 20 best Airbnb in the Caribbean:
    news.airbnb.com/airbnbs-of-th...
    Doctor's Cave Beach in Montego Bay (where this video was filmed)
    • Doctor's Cave Beach. M...
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    Stay in touch
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    Stay in Jamaica with me
    www.airbnb.com/p/irielab
    Faceboook:
    / jamaicawithirie
    Instagram:
    / irina.bruce

КОМЕНТАРІ • 216

  • @craiggarrickfr4fgz877
    @craiggarrickfr4fgz877 3 роки тому +41

    Irena you crack me up when you said What are the expecting to see in a bedroom "a duppy"!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

    • @selectamark
      @selectamark 3 роки тому +3

      Yes I had to rewind video 😂🤣

    • @satlynutz
      @satlynutz 3 роки тому +2

      I died 🤣

  • @mgrant8376
    @mgrant8376 3 роки тому +31

    You’re a gem!! You put in countless hours to give us free excellent business advice. Your selflessness doesn’t go unnoticed. From the bottom of my heart...THANK YOU! May your blessings return to you 💯 times. One love. Btw, I watch all the ads. My small contribution.

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much, this really helps! 😊🤗

  • @RacquelNM
    @RacquelNM 3 роки тому +16

    I love how you get into the nitty gritty of the target market! So informative!

  • @FallacyAsPraxis
    @FallacyAsPraxis 3 роки тому +28

    Love this. The USA is now going to crap. I need to move to Jamaica with my kids and re-start my life. Thank you.

  • @eileenwatt8283
    @eileenwatt8283 3 роки тому +14

    Great job Irine. I was just thinking you should sell some products on your channel. You are always wearing those sleeveless tee with double colors . How about selling them on your channel. Maybe some with Jamaican colors.

  • @claudiamoore2525
    @claudiamoore2525 3 роки тому +22

    Great advice! Keep them coming.❤🇯🇲

  • @laya6774
    @laya6774 3 роки тому +13

    Irina you're such an impressive lady. I admire you. 🌸

  • @winstoncaarons4657
    @winstoncaarons4657 3 роки тому +11

    You just eased many potential headaches

    • @rosebrown1015
      @rosebrown1015 3 роки тому

      Hi Can you tell us the best place to buy gated home in Jamaica ?

  • @theothershoerupnow4283
    @theothershoerupnow4283 3 роки тому +18

    This is not for the lazy!

  • @tt2524
    @tt2524 3 роки тому +12

    Extremely useful

  • @teo.g.psychedelic
    @teo.g.psychedelic 3 роки тому +15

    Those insights into the inner workings of tourist industry in Jamaica are precious, bless your soul for sharing them.
    А ещё ты безусловно вдохновляешь!

  • @keishaocasio3713
    @keishaocasio3713 3 роки тому +9

    I literally just made my final decision. As a Jamaican overseas who is an expert in Hospitality...I was worried that that genuine care would not translate. And I would need to be present to focus on my guests. Thanks you’re amazing

  • @carolt2198
    @carolt2198 3 роки тому +8

    This was so informative! That's because you are a logical person. lol! Have you ever thought about doing voice overs for a documentary? you have that type of delivery for a format like that. lol. Take care!

  • @munch709NL
    @munch709NL 3 роки тому +8

    Another fantastic informative video Irina. 👊🏽🇨🇦🇯🇲

  • @jahnamejah7539
    @jahnamejah7539 3 роки тому +7

    Irina no one else could ever says it better 👍😊🙏 prosperity and blessings to you Empress Irina

  • @bunnyveena8292
    @bunnyveena8292 3 роки тому +9

    Very informative as usual. You always give background, pros and cons and overall great information. You’re gifted as a teacher and a communicator. Keep up the good work. I bet you could make a vlog about crickets exciting 😂

  • @davidgoldstein745
    @davidgoldstein745 3 роки тому +7

    you are brilliant! good job! Never been to Jamaica but when I do, I trust that I should stay at one of your properties!

  • @youngyouth858
    @youngyouth858 3 роки тому +8

    One of the most comprehensive and fully transparent videos regarding Airbnb in JA ✊🏿

  • @yanikeonpurpose
    @yanikeonpurpose 3 роки тому +7

    It’s the consistent format for me 😍😍😍

    • @RacquelNM
      @RacquelNM 3 роки тому +5

      I cannot get over how on brand she always is and is so consistent and informative with her videos!

  • @calandoful
    @calandoful 3 роки тому +6

    This was so thorough I really learnt a lot, thank you

  • @wide-eyedwonderer4524
    @wide-eyedwonderer4524 3 роки тому +2

    I love AirBnB in Jamaica because it is a great opportunity for community tourism and as you said, local Jamaicans to gain an income and tourists to have an authentic experience.

  • @bundilee
    @bundilee 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you Irina, I’ve learned a lot! I can’t wait to see your next video re Airbnb👌🏽

  • @eileenwatt8283
    @eileenwatt8283 3 роки тому +5

    That's true Irene. Before Covid i stayed in Airbnb all over the world in central city locations . Easy access to transportation and restaurants.

  • @SammieGrant
    @SammieGrant 3 роки тому +12

    Air bnb is great because it opens up the tourism hospitality industry to the public! It’s not right that huge hotels make most of the money from hospitality in Jamaica, every visitor should stay at air bnb or small guest houses 😃🏝❤️

  • @selectamark
    @selectamark 3 роки тому +8

    Irina, your accent sounds like it has a tinge of South African in it! Shoutout from Birmingham Uk 🇬🇧

  • @JaydahTalks
    @JaydahTalks 3 роки тому +6

    Thanks for helping me set up my Airbnb in Kingston xx you were so pleasant on the pirate tour!!

  • @bruce7221
    @bruce7221 3 роки тому +7

    Excellent video and information! Thanks for doing this.

  • @neilberry8248
    @neilberry8248 3 роки тому +2

    Sweet beautiful lovely lady thank you for sharing your videos with us love take care be safe bless up

  • @theothershoerupnow4283
    @theothershoerupnow4283 3 роки тому +4

    It's funny you should mention a rooster. We stayed at a B&B in the past and early in the mornings a rooster would wake up. The last time we went everything was quiet and we found out the rooster was eaten by a dog. My husband said, thank goodness!

  • @nursetmarie
    @nursetmarie 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome advice Irina! You are the best I swear.

  • @hutchinsonjohnson2909
    @hutchinsonjohnson2909 3 роки тому +5

    Irie that.is the freedom of Jamaica and Jamaican take it for granted

    • @travelling5039
      @travelling5039 3 роки тому +3

      They are way too busy cursing their country to notice the good aspects.

  • @gaild.2213
    @gaild.2213 3 роки тому +4

    Always providing helpful, well researched information, thanks! A "duppy" LOL 😆

  • @chynachin8872
    @chynachin8872 3 роки тому +5

    Great information...

  • @iamisaidi
    @iamisaidi 3 роки тому +5

    Insightful information indeed

  • @justangel2393
    @justangel2393 3 роки тому +4

    Early again as always great job

  • @thejamericanbychyna6111
    @thejamericanbychyna6111 3 роки тому +5

    Great info...

  • @colinhaynes6048
    @colinhaynes6048 3 роки тому +3

    True ambassador. Thanks for the videos and education. ❤️👍🙏

  • @bigtoolgarry
    @bigtoolgarry 3 роки тому +6

    Thanks Irina for the wonderful information. I guess the people who are asking you to manage their property for Airbnb are owners who live abroad. They need to consider/stay with longterm rental.
    If they're already running longterm rental homes in Jamaica from abroad and need local assistance managing them, local realtors can assist them for a monthly fee. I believe most charge 10% of the rent. They will collect and deposit rent, keep up with grounds keeping and general maintenance and repairs.
    When they ask if you know about management companies, tell them to contact local realtors in or near the location of the homes they are seeking help with.
    I'm a property owner living in Florida who do longterm rental in Jamaica. I have friends, relatives and tradesmen who help me out with maintenance issues as they arise, and I just give the tenants my account number and they deposit the rent themselves into my account. My current tenant set it up so the rent is electronically transferred from his account to mine every month.
    I'm considering switching to Airbnb, but wouldn't attempt doing so until I move back.

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much for this! Yes, that's what my usual recommendation would be to go with long-term rentals. That's what I do with my properties in Ukraine - renting them long-term. However, when people are asking about their properties to manage - they talk about Airbnb specifically, and that's why this video is here - to explain what goes into it, so they can easier understand if this is something they want to do or if it's better to stay with long-term rentals.

    • @bigtoolgarry
      @bigtoolgarry 3 роки тому +1

      @@JAMAICAWITHIRIE yes Irina, you are welcome. It is not impossible to have your Airbnb business in Jamaica managed while you live abroad, but just not advisable. My notion is, if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. With that said, I'll never convert my property to Airbnb unless I'm boots on the ground. Longterm rental is a different thing.

  • @lennieadi
    @lennieadi 3 роки тому +3

    Really on point Irena. Very useful. I've rented rooms in uk but Jamaica is going to be a challenge especially for senior aged host 😂. Bring it on lol

  • @gloriarobinson1869
    @gloriarobinson1869 3 роки тому +4

    Good morning Irie, on point again with great information buy Irie what do you know about "DUPPY" LOL.

  • @hhewitt4772
    @hhewitt4772 3 роки тому +1

    I keep coming back to this Chanelle because you are very detailed information I thank you for that💯💯 keep up the good work.

  • @8chocolatecandy
    @8chocolatecandy 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for another great video, Irina! I'll be in touch with questions when I'm ready to start my Air B&B. One Love!

  • @eggzter
    @eggzter 2 роки тому +2

    I liked and subscribed ... absolutely love your content. Thanks for the really great advice!!

  • @EltonGordon
    @EltonGordon Рік тому +2

    Hi Irie, we will be visiting Jamaica soon thank you for all your input and amazing reviews of Jamaica

  • @jasone3143
    @jasone3143 3 роки тому +5

    This is fantastic advice Irina! We have been considering a condo for years. But maybe we wait for a minute or a few years and not deal with renting, great advice! We will be down soon though 👍

  • @paulhenrycnd1
    @paulhenrycnd1 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you, so much valuable information. Unbelievable, great job.

  • @roserose-vx7qt
    @roserose-vx7qt 3 роки тому +6

    The target audience would already booked the airbnb before they meet with their host. At what point would the host be aware of their target market

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  3 роки тому +7

      When guests are searching for a place on Airbnb - how do they choose the one to book? They pick the one that suits their needs. But how do they know it suits their needs? Because a host posts the listing on Airbnb and shows what they offer. So, to answer your question - hosts should know what their target audience is BEFORE they start advertising their place on Airbnb. And they learn about target audience from market research. I will be giving an example in a video with step by step instructions, I hope it helps!

  • @namelastname2127
    @namelastname2127 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, amazing and so much information to help lots of people that you have provided, I really love the way you give all these points by hitting the nail so to speak, which goes for people who already have an airbnb and also for those who are thinking of it. Irina you are priceless and irreplaceable I can tell you that much. Lots of love for you as always ❤ 💕 Canada 🇨🇦

  • @adventuresfromelle
    @adventuresfromelle 3 роки тому +2

    Really informative! Thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @mrp4372
    @mrp4372 3 роки тому +1

    another great video i have ben hosting on airbnb for 11 years now and you are on point

  • @tpryce1754
    @tpryce1754 3 роки тому +1

    Irena you are amazing!! i have been looking into buying a property there and would use if for AIRBNB when i'm not there. You've helped me a lot. Thanks!!!

  • @dulciehutchinson5913
    @dulciehutchinson5913 3 роки тому +1

    Bless you Irena! Very helpful video. Have a great day and look forward to your next video. Bless

  • @kereendawkins882
    @kereendawkins882 3 роки тому +9

    Irene what do you know about Duppy 😂. I would love to meet with you.

  • @pammason5864
    @pammason5864 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Irena,
    Really informative clear outline on things to consider if intending to run an Airbnb.

  • @Dee-pj7hh
    @Dee-pj7hh 3 роки тому +1

    So much to learn. Iris you sure drop tons of information in this video. It’s not as simple as some would let on . Great video iris👏👏👏.

  • @albertviana99
    @albertviana99 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tips! 🙏🏻 bless up!

  • @chriswilliams5063
    @chriswilliams5063 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. Really helpful to consider. Thumbs up

  • @christoroy1310
    @christoroy1310 3 роки тому +1

    Great stuff 👍

  • @jolemadelacruz5912
    @jolemadelacruz5912 Рік тому

    Extremely educational! Thank you.

  • @Doogz101
    @Doogz101 3 роки тому +1

    Loved this video!!

  • @mitsysimkelle2325
    @mitsysimkelle2325 3 роки тому +1

    A lot of interesting points about Airbnb. Thanks for sharing

  • @Opochtli
    @Opochtli 3 роки тому +1

    👌👏🇲🇽🙌🔥Yo Irie, i love your channel! So happy i subscribed

  • @napturallyyours70
    @napturallyyours70 3 роки тому +1

    Very insightful information! Thanks Irina for sharing your experience and knowledge!

  • @hutchinsonjohnson2909
    @hutchinsonjohnson2909 3 роки тому +1

    Yes irie well done

  • @wide-eyedwonderer4524
    @wide-eyedwonderer4524 3 роки тому +1

    Late but I'm here! Thanks for the tips.

  • @elgranjero2284
    @elgranjero2284 3 роки тому +1

    Very good tips Irene.

  • @elgranjero2284
    @elgranjero2284 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Irina. Great insights and very good tips for the person thinking of venturing into the Airbnb business.

  • @brotherb9797
    @brotherb9797 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the information very helpful I am truly grateful

  • @JaydahTalks
    @JaydahTalks 3 роки тому +9

    Met you about a year ago on the Private island trip (I think 5 in one). You were also really helpful in pointing me in the rig by directions for my own Airbnb, sooo elated to see you on UA-cam! How can we connect to speak about Airbnb experiences in Jamaica? Mines also get declined even though it’s literally identical to yours. Idk if it’s prejudice or what

    • @shittywife
      @shittywife 3 роки тому +4

      The insight she has is invaluable, plus her charming personality is a winner... that my friend cannot be duplicated..

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  3 роки тому +2

      Hi there! Thank you for the comment! I'm not sure when we could have met, since all our tours are run by guides, like Derrick or Winston, who are Tourist Board qualified guides. HOWEVER, I do meet guests from time to time before the actual trip just to say hello and answer any questions, so I wonder if that was the case when we met. :) As for Airbnb Experiences - it took me about 6 months to get through to have my first experience approved. Then I was declined about 10 times for each of the experiences, because they kept asking for more documents. Then they approved them.. but when covid hit - they cancelled all reservations and removed our experiences without warning us. From june 2020 until December 2020 I was trying to reach Airbnb Experience team to have my experiences restored (since we had a few hundred reviews and good ratings and I certainly didn't want to lose all that work!). It was super hard to get through to them, and after about 20 emails/contacts etc - they finally restored 2 of our 5 experiences...
      As for your Experiences being identical to ours - not sure what you mean, but if you also have a limited company registered, tourist board license, TPDCO license, JUTA license, Public liability insurance for your company, vehicle and the driver, professional guide and a brand new van. You will also need contracts with attraction places to be able to offer tours to them with the kind of pricing we offer. So far, I haven't seen anyone being able to run similar tours to ours on Airbnb and this is because we actually kept running these Experiences at a loss. This means we charged less than we actually spent and we had been making a loss with tours for several months before we could hit the goal and start making more bookings, which finally allowed us to make profits. So, I honestly don't think you can have identical tours to ours, unless you're ready to invest several thousand USD into this from your own pocket and several months of running around getting all the paperwork + contracts. And this is before you even set the Experience on Airbnb.. And it also took me a few years of travelling around Jamaica to understand what kind of combo can be created, so that guests would book it and then we can exceed their expectations. All of this at a risk that the Experience might not even work... or covid hits and we lose it all.. 🤦‍♀️ But to answer your question, no, there is definitely no prejudice. Airbnb company has no idea who you are, what you look like, what you want to do etc and they don't care about you or me. What they do care is a the documents you can provide and the kind of experience that corresponds to their requirements. That's all 🤷‍♀️

    • @JaydahTalks
      @JaydahTalks 3 роки тому

      @@JAMAICAWITHIRIEthanks for taking the time to respond. I’ll continue submitting then, I thought I was an anomaly! We did meet at the Burger King in Mobay before the tour.

  • @samrichman1145
    @samrichman1145 3 роки тому +3

    Bigup yrself IRIE an thks 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Di is interested iwas ting of having my own AIRBNB 😬, IRIE that make sense good advice 🤷‍♂️...IRIE love yr vlog

  • @Igniting-Moments
    @Igniting-Moments 2 роки тому +1

    Star five video right here... I am so loaded with info and ideas right now. thank you.

  • @wide-eyedwonderer4524
    @wide-eyedwonderer4524 3 роки тому +2

    I love the idea of a tree house in Jamaica Irena. I went to Belize and they had treehouses in the Maya villages. It was a good source of income for the villages there.

  • @HyacinthSankey
    @HyacinthSankey 2 місяці тому

    Very informative. You have addressed some major concerns that I have! Anticipating your upcoming videos.❤

  • @galmax2000
    @galmax2000 3 роки тому +1

    Great Info!

  • @dtucka
    @dtucka 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Irena for all them viable tips

  • @richardgoodison5555
    @richardgoodison5555 3 роки тому

    Great advices love your video.

  • @orretthibbert2773
    @orretthibbert2773 Рік тому

    This is beyond Excellent !!
    When you put this kind of work into providing thorough information and logical reasoning, you are able to help shape decisions. Much respect !!

  • @1drdenise
    @1drdenise 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this excellent advice

  • @glencampbell6217
    @glencampbell6217 3 роки тому +17

    Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged for the Lord your. God will be with you wherever you go 🙏 JESUS CHRIST IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE ETERNAL 🙏.....,,,,,,,,,,,,//

  • @patriciashawwatkins2901
    @patriciashawwatkins2901 2 роки тому

    Thanks, great video. Your information answered a lot of my questions.👍

  • @answermetvanalyzingallangl2047
    @answermetvanalyzingallangl2047 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent information

  • @Romeoodisea
    @Romeoodisea 3 роки тому +1

    Love your Channel 🙏🏿🙌🏿

  • @phillipreid2414
    @phillipreid2414 Рік тому

    Irina that was very informative information. Thanks.

  • @dalebent6858
    @dalebent6858 10 місяців тому

    I do Airbnb too I love to listen what you’re saying

  • @dunstanjones1179
    @dunstanjones1179 Рік тому

    Very good info.

  • @CenterPointConstruction
    @CenterPointConstruction 3 роки тому +2

    very helpful

  • @johnnyh.9327
    @johnnyh.9327 3 роки тому +2

    I would love more AB@B in Jamaica to Crippled some of these Hotel that's taking all the Money out of Jamaica and with these outrageous prices and...and the Prices of AB@B is now almost close to these hotels prices... Merrilee greed soon they will screw it up for all.My Opinion.

    • @kwacou4279
      @kwacou4279 3 роки тому

      Very naive statement. Over 50,000 Jamaicans work within the hotels, many of which pay mortgagees, school fees, taxes, retirement plans etc. I personally have family members working for Sandals for over 20yrs and based on your statement, these jobs are expendable. Just how many people do you believe work for an airbnB and receive any kind benefits? I wish none to fail but all to prosper. I stay in Airbnb in Jamaica but I also stay in the large hotels. I enjoy them all.

    • @johnnyh.9327
      @johnnyh.9327 3 роки тому

      @@kwacou4279 NAVIE..HMMM.Sir I have forgotten more than you will ever learn/know...I did say it was My Opinion...I do have one.

    • @llewcarr4249
      @llewcarr4249 3 роки тому

      @@kwacou4279 the profit made by these hotel is massive and most of it is left abroad. The salaries made by the 50000 is small compared to the total made by these hotel. Airbnb is not the answer. Local jamaican own less than 1% of the sector and earn only a small percentage of the income. We need concepts to have less all-inclusive and more community tourism where the income is spend amongst locals.

  • @damionedwards2713
    @damionedwards2713 3 роки тому +1

    One love to u both

  • @kishataylor6963
    @kishataylor6963 Рік тому

    Thanks for an informative video. You are beginning to sound Jamaican now, "duppy" LOL.

  • @annemariemckenzie-brown5648

    Best quote of video ‘a bed? What else should there be, a dumpy?😂

  • @TravelGlock_23_
    @TravelGlock_23_ 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Erie I’m a yardie living in Houston Texas i love your videos

  • @dalebent6858
    @dalebent6858 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤beautiful

  • @tonylevy4856
    @tonylevy4856 2 роки тому

    Irie I love you good job

  • @lesliegriffin5929
    @lesliegriffin5929 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job girl

  • @phylo69
    @phylo69 2 роки тому

    Good stuff….. I want to know more.

  • @user-xg8vw6qh2x
    @user-xg8vw6qh2x 3 роки тому +2

    Сибирский привет! тёплый ролик! выглядишь прекрасно!!!

  • @seanmoodie2313
    @seanmoodie2313 3 роки тому +3

    Hi great video, do you know where would be a great website to look for listings for studio apartment or regular apartments for sale in the resort areas like ocho Rios.

  • @omarmyers5099
    @omarmyers5099 3 роки тому +2

    @Irina. I have properties in gated communities available for long term lease. Please reach out if you get requests for that type of accommodation

  • @howie786able
    @howie786able 2 роки тому

    Great information ! Do you host for individuals or only your self. If you don't can you recommend a property manager.

  • @e.r3519
    @e.r3519 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. If you buy a property in Jamaica and live there and also use it for Air B&B is that considered a business to help you get residencie in Jamaica ?