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The Best Smart Locks For Airbnb Self Check-in
We’ve been thinking a lot about security since starting the Airbnb. It is very important to us that this money-making venture doesn’t turn into a loss in the long term and everyone is…
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Top Desks To Include In Your Airbnb or VRBO
I have stayed in a lot of Airbnbs and VRBOs while researching for my own property. Since all the trips were for me to learn the business, I would be busy taking notes…
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The Best Keurig Models and K-Cups For Short Term Rentals
In our experience as Airbnb hosts, we’ve tested multiple different coffee makers. Coffee has become a key part for short term rentals now and it’s super important to include as an amenity. There…
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Top Cleaning Products For Your Airbnb Listing
Imagine walking into a hotel room to a stained carpet, mildew filled bathroom and dusty windows. Would you walk into that hotel again? I bet you would have second thoughts about staying there…
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The Best Streaming Services To Include In Your Airbnb
For the host who wants to create the ultimate home feel in their Airbnb, there is an amazing way to spend just a little money per month to remind the guests of their…
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Top Five Smart Security Cameras For Under $100
The majority of our friends in their 20s and 30s are either renting apartments in large cities like San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago OR they’re buying homes in up and coming cities.…
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The Four Best Microwaves For Your Airbnb
Airbnbs are often judged by the amenities they provide. It is very important to fulfill the guest’s expectations – even the ones that are not explicitly said. One such expectation that everyone has…
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Which Mini Fridge You Should Include In Your Short Term Rental
Amenities often elevate the value proposition of an Airbnb. You can create a good impression by providing the guest’s inexpensive appliances that don’t take a lot to maintain but prove a lifesaver to…
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The Best Bluetooth Speakers For Short Term Rentals
Having small and inexpensive additions to your rooms is a great way to add value for your guests without breaking the bank. It gives them experiences that they probably wouldn’t have had if…
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Top Smart Devices For Your Airbnb Listing
Welcome to the future where the Millenials are always on their phone and can’t spend a moment not being connected to the internet. Today, technology rules every aspect of most people’s lives. If…
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How We Remodeled A Garage Into A Five Star Airbnb
When we moved from San Francisco, California to the trendiest neighborhood in Tampa, FL Seminole Heights we knew there would be a lot of renovations needed to give guests a five-star Airbnb experience.…
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How To Setup Smart Pricing On Airbnb
Airbnb has an algorithm that for strategically setting the price for your nightly rate called “Smart Pricing.” In a nutshell, hosts pick upper bound and lower bound prices they are willing to accept…
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How To Allow (or Not Allow) Pets In Your Airbnb
We quickly saw demand from guests wanting to have pets stay in our first Airbnb property. This has been primarily because of our properties location to nearby parks and pet-friendly restaurants and bars.…
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How To Make Your Airbnb “Business Travel Ready”
After having our first business guest book without knowing that was an option on Airbnb we starting doing more research to qualify. For those brand new to Airbnb, making your listing available for…
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The Three Most Important Amenities For Airbnb Guests
Now having hosted 25+ families in our Airbnb we have taken notes on their feedback on the most important amenities. TL;DR is Coffee machine, Bistro table, and iPhone chargers. Keurig coffee machine. By…
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Five Things Being an Airbnb Host for 25 Families Taught Us
Our first summer being an Airbnb host was a success. We had guests come to stay from all over the world from places like Italy, South America, and even New Jersey. The unit…
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Our Airbnb Is Live and Listed in Tampa, Florida!
After a 2 month renovation in Tampa Florida at our very first rental property, we’ve finally listed on Airbnb! In the 2 months we worked on the unit we upgraded the:FloorsAir conditioning Painted…
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Exciting News! We launched our blog!
We’re excited to announce the launch of the official scooch and steve blog! If you’d like to follow along with our video adventures check out our YouTube channel ScoochandSteve Awesome content and posts…
