Airbnb Host Coach Show | Investing for Financial Freedom

You want to become an Airbnb investor — but something keeps stopping you. You're hearing the opportunity is over, that it takes too much time, that guests will trash your place, or that you don't have enough money… and it's keeping you stuck instead of encouraging you to make the leap.
Here's the truth. We hear the same Airbnb myths over and over — myths that sound smart, but quietly kill investing success..
In this episode, you'll get clarity. You'll see why these beliefs are wrong, what actually works right now, and how investors are still building serious cash flow with Airbnb properties.
Today we're breaking down the 7 biggest Airbnb investing myths — and exactly why believing them is costing you money based on our experiences from 9 years of investing, managing our 14 Airbnbs, and coaching hundreds of clients!
Topics discussed in this episode:
What 90% of Airbnb owners are doing wrong
The 3 softwares you need to streamline your hosting process
How to find a rockstar housekeeper for your Airbnb
The truth about "hot" or "sexy" STR markets
The Airbnb tax break you can't afford to not take advantage of
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If you've ever wondered how Airbnb investors protect their properties from wild parties and damage while boosting their profits, — this episode is for you!
Today we're diving into how smart hosts are using technology to save time, prevent losses, and scale their portfolios — without sacrificing guest experience or peace of mind.
You'll hear from a former Apple engineer, who founded Minut, a company that's helping over 50,000 Airbnb hosts in 100 countries prevent parties, protect their assets, and even automate guest comfort — all with one small, easy-to-install device.
From noise monitoring and smoke detection to leak prevention and motion sensing, this conversation will teach you how to safeguard your Airbnb, keep your neighbors happy, and even increase your cash flow — so you can focus on what really matters: living the life you love through Airbnb investing!
Topics discussed in this episode:
How to stop parties in your Airbnb before they start
How to safeguard your STR from smoke, leaks, and frozen pipes
Why balancing property protection and guest comfort is critical for success
Where to get data you need to win Air Cover insurance claims
The benefits of leveraging motion tracking to upsell early check ins
The smart way to automate the tech - but keep the human touch

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If you've been dreaming about financial freedom through Airbnb investing—but you're stuck wondering where to even start—this episode is for you!
You'll hear how a woman went from zero experience to earning over $115,000 in her very first year -  with just one Airbnb. She didn't come from a family of investors, she didn't have unlimited cash, and she didn't take huge risks.
Instead, she did her homework, made smart decisions, and followed a process that turned her dream into reality.
Tune in to learn how Dominique found partners and set up a smart deal structure that kept everyone protected, Designed a standout property that guests can't stop raving about, and how she avoided one setup mistake that almost cost her the entire listing!
Topics discussed in this episode:
How to structure a multi-investor LLC
The mindset that leads to creating an Airbnb guests love
Design on a budget sources and items that feel luxurious
The #1 setup mistake to avoid as a new Airbnb host
How to balance personal use and covering your Airbnb mortgage
The unexpected joy of being a host
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Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co
Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com
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Are you someone who wants to create real financial freedom through Airbnb investing, but you're feeling frustrated because you don't actually know what moves the needle?
Maybe your weekends are full, but your place just sits empty during the week — and you're realizing that half-booked calendars usually mean break-even results. And that's not why you got into investing.
What if instead you had an Airbnb that consistently attracted the right guests, filled in those mid-week gaps, and actually produced the cash flow you need to support the life you want to live?
Tune in tp this episode to learn our 12 suggestions curated from keeping our 14 Airbnbs 97% occupied to help you stop guessing, avoid wasting money, and start building an Airbnb that supports your financial freedom!
Topics discussed in this episode:
How to get past break-even and into profitability
Must-have Airbnb amenities and furnishings to attract business travelers 
3 key listing tweaks to boost mid-week bookings
How to create an automated repeat booking funnel
Why orphans and same-day availability matter
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Our Airbnb Advice Blog, Classes & Coaching: www.hostcoach.co
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Do you wish someone could tell you exactly how to use AI to help you as an Airbnb host or investor? Have you wondered if Artificial Intelligence it's all it's cracked up to be, or just a fad? Do you worry that if you don't understand new technology, you and your Airbnb will be left in the dust?
If so, this episode is for you! An industry expert gives us the full scoop on how to use AI to save time, to the point of replacing your co host or management company, while improving the quality of your guest messaging experience. 
After listening to this episode, you will know which free AI tools Dave suggests hosts use and how to save thousands of dollars on creating Airbnb videos.
Tune in to understand Dave's advice for new investors, and his secret hack for finding photographers who can tell your Airbnb's story through photos!
Topics discussed in this episode:
How to use AI to save time and improve Airbnb guest messaging
How an AI concierge works
What AI tools Airbnb hosts and investors should try
How to save $5k on creating Airbnb videos and how to use them
A secret hack to find photographers who can tell your Airbnb's story
Why NOT to have paragraphs in your listing description
This episode originally aired on January 20, 2025
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Airbnb Revenue Management: www.airbnbrevenuemanagement.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hostcoach 
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