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How to Set Up and Run a Successful Airbnb Business: Outearn Your Competition with Skyrocketing Rental Income and Leave Your 9 to 5 Job Even If You Are ... Hosting & Real Estate Investing Strategies)

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Want to gain full independence and control over your finances? Tired of working the same job day-in and day-out? Ever thought about becoming your own boss and deciding when you want to work? If you’ve been playing with the idea of starting your own Airbnb side hustle, you’re not alone. Data from Stratos Jet Charters show that approximately 14,000 new hosts are joining Airbnb… every month . So if you plan on turning a decent profit with your Airbnb listing, you will have to find creative ways to stand out from the competition. But if you don’t have much experience hosting guests… Or you’ve never actually stayed in an Airbnb before… Then even the mere thought of letting a complete stranger stay under your roof can be intimidating. The good news is there’s nothing to worry about. Because the truth is anyone can start their own Airbnb rental business. All you need are practical strategies and principles that have been proven to work repeatedly. So you can fast-track your path to financial freedom. In this book, you’ll And much more! There’s no secret “hack” to winning on Airbnb. And unlike other guides that promote overly complex strategies filled with technical terminology… this book is designed specifically for anyone to understand. So whether you’re already an Airbnb host or have just discovered how Airbnb works, you’ll have all the fundamental knowledge you need to start earning rental income on the side. But the choice is yours. You can keep wasting hours researching the best strategy for starting your Airbnb business… or take action now and transform your dreams of financial success into a reality.

222 pages, Paperback

Published October 3, 2022

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October 12, 2022
I got hold of the first draft of this book around 2 weeks ago. Read it in 3 days and stopped to do as recommended with each page. We have been open for a year but i still learned so much with all the information Frank gives.
What a great read and a must if you ever consider having your own airbnb and like me as a host i still learned alot.
So 5 stars from us in South Africa.
Lorretta Alley
La Maison On Main
www.lmom.co.za
Profile Image for Catherine Joy.
2 reviews
October 8, 2022
You're going to need a note-taking device, trust me better grab one. As complete as it gets, this book is brimming with sound, practical guidance, suggestions, systems, and approaches. It is everything to make your Airbnb business the best it can be. Although it is light and easy to read, I find it to be loaded with information and easy to follow framework. No matter what stage your AirBnB business is in, this book is highly recommended.
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1 review
October 6, 2022
This book has so much details.....from starting a airbnb business to maintaining and knowing the laws. It really helped me a lot. I had so many questions and was very skeptical....but after reading this I feel confident in getting the LLC right away. This is knowledgeable information. Thank you for putting it out!
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March 31, 2023
Do not buy this book. This is the most surface-level writing I’ve dealt with in a while. My honest impression is that the author just hired a bunch of interns to research on Google and put together a book for him. The language is that of a high-schooler, ideas are extremely repetitive, pages are dragged out with black-and-white, 0-value-add images that just take space along with the author’s constant begging to give him a review. I also do not believe this author actually owns and operates a single Airbnb as there was a whopping total of about 2 personal stories in the entire book and even those sounded completely generic and made up. Every time you think you’re about to be told something actually insightful, the writer always goes back to “make sure you check this out on your own.”
Finally - the references and sources used are beyond laughable, the author actually uses BUZZFEED as his authority source!! Terrible.
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October 8, 2022
I am already a host on AirBnb, but after reading Frank Eberstadt's insightful, plain speaking and easy to follow book I am totally inspired to not only revamp and fine tune my existing AirBnb properties, but have begun planning to increase my portfolio by developing my own small acreage property to incorporate rentable 'cottages'. I'm excited to start this project from scratch, using this book as a guide, to ensure I optimise my space to suit my location and the market. Frank's tips to make a property more 'marketable' are invaluable, pointing out many things I never would have contemplated. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge in such a simple, precise and easy to read instructional format. This is a book I intend to read and refer back to many times.
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October 14, 2022
A great Airbnb manual for home owners. I love how the author grasped all the aspects of renting out your home on airbnb , from basics such as photos and furniture to financials and analytics. Useful tips and tools are provided to be able to start an Airbnb business from scratch or scale up. Highly recommend this book as a desk book and great detailed guidance for everyone who wants to start making profits by short-term renting their properties.
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October 16, 2022
I came across this book as a new Airbnb host and wish I had read this before I started! This book is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to get into the short term rental market and provides welcome tips for guests and fresh ideas for new owners to seasoned hosts. The book is easy to read, has great headlines and provides the perfect roadmap on how to hone our business. Highly recommend to new, established hosts or anyone looking to get into the industry. Very insightful!
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November 11, 2022
This is a GO-TO book if you want to know all there is to running a Airbnb. After reading Frank's book, I took the plunge and purchased my 1st Airbnb! I had been deliberation for a while, but reading this gave me the extra confidence to dive into it! It is a 'REAL' read; in other words, it's not stuffy, pretentious or over complicated....it's real-life, real experience, and real advice.

I'm actually THANKFUL for this read! Highly Recommended (you WON'T be sorry)!!!!!
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1 review
October 9, 2022
I am always interested to know more about ABNB, since mentoring is a bit expensive and a little bit difficult to start with. I ended up not starting anything, then here comes this awesome book, that has all the information needed to start and expand your BNB knowledge. Thanks Frank for writing such an amazing book👏. Hope youll be able to help more people
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1 review44 followers
October 16, 2022
Lovely work by Frank! Congratulations on this book!! The book is great, full of details which satisfy the proffessionals. At the same time, it is simple, allowing new hosts to learn from his ideas. What I liked the most is that Frank shared ideas and concepts which can be applied in different countries and different markets. This is exactly what I will be doing in my listings in Greece.
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1 review
October 31, 2022
Frank provided a wonder read for us to tweak our AirBnb and to hopefully generate higher ROI. His ideas and techniques have been very insightful and we have noticed an uptick with our bookings. We hope to apply a couple more of his suggestions an improve our STR! Thanks so much!

Search for our listing and let us know what you think? Listing #23529097.

Franco
1 review
December 6, 2022
Ladies and Gents I hope you grab a note-taking item, trust me you’ll need it so you better grab one. This book has TONS of great gems inside and out, the nitty gritty all you need to know about how to run a Airbnb business. I hope you find the time out your day to make this purchase you won’t regret it.
3 reviews
October 1, 2025




How to Set Up and Run Successfully an Airbnb Business is an excellent guide for anyone starting out and still very useful for those with some hosting experience. The book is packed with practical tips and tricks that you can apply immediately. After implementing just a few ideas, I secured a new booking within a day — even in the low season. Highly recommended.
1 review
October 7, 2022
I’ve read some part of the book and it gives me the right understanding about Airbnb. I’ve been looking to shift my path to Airbnb journey. This books answer pretty much every question you have in mind. I strongly recommend this book and it’s really worth it!
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October 8, 2022
This book is a great help in navigating through the process of starting out in Air bnb.
I thoroughly recommend buying it. I found the checklists especially useful , and I keep referring back to different chapters to check that I’m doing things properly!
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October 8, 2022
This Book is very well written by the author. It explains all the steps that one needs to succeed in their career as airbnb. I would recommend this book to everyone who want to achieve great success in Airbnb.
Profile Image for Anzelika Lechner.
1 review
October 16, 2022
it is really a great thing!
I have been a superhost at airbnb for 5 years but must say thatit is helpful not only for beginners.
And I would add that it is very easy to read for non-English speaking readers.
Thanks a lot!
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October 19, 2022
I’ve read this book and found it is very useful for anyone, who want to start in hospitality business. It is worth to help you have a clear, easy but surely start.
Highly recommended to the new hosts!
1 review
November 6, 2022
A must read for hosts!

If you are a short term rental host, or thinking of becoming one, you must read this book! Frank goes beyond the hype to provide solid, usable advice that will save you time and help you earn more money.
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July 8, 2023
Very Informative!!!

Anyone starting a short term rental property will benefit from reading this book. This book is especially geared towards AirBnB.
I learned so much wise information that will help me start my experience!
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October 9, 2022
The Book read my mind and had answers to all of my questions. I had zero knowledge about Airbnb and instead of blogs and Facebook groups I relied heavily on this book in setting up my Airbnb Listing. I now keep it as a reference check-up book. This is a book for anyone who wants to startup and is ignorant about setting up a property for B and B.
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1 review
October 7, 2022
Extremely informational from start to finish.
A perfect step by step guide to start your Airbnb business with lots of great tips and advice. I would highly recommend!
1 review
October 8, 2022
Very good to gain knowledge of all different aspects of setting up an airbnb. Recomend it 100 %.
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1 review
October 11, 2022
Very impressed with this informative and thorough writing on setting up and running a successful Airbnb business.
Highly recommend to anyone thinking of STR or already doing it. Great read.
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October 14, 2022
Every Host's Bible! A must read if you are considering or are starting a short term rental. The book is full of advice and is written in a way that everyone can understand. I really recommend it!
1 review
October 21, 2022
Wow! A must read for anyone starting off in this business! Step by step clear instructions by Frank make it really easy. Highly recommended!
1 review
October 23, 2022
This book helped me a lot to improve my business. it is very well written, easy to read and well structured.
it was a very good investment for me, I high recommend it!
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1 review1 follower
November 3, 2022
Great, thorough advice

This book covers everything you need to know to run a successful airbnb just like the title says. Very well researched and written.
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