This comprehensive guide—written by an AirBNB SuperHost, a VRBO Premier Host, and a Booking.com Genius—will help you no matter where you are in your home or space renting journey, whether you have a place, whether you’re looking into an investment property, or whether you’re already renting to guests. This book is packed full of helpful information and insight gleaned over 20 years of successful hosting for a variety of residential and commercial properties across the U.S., from the coasts of Florida, to the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, to thriving cities. No detail is spared to help you make money while you sleep and to help you thrive with a steady, stable, passive income for you and your family, as long as you want to host. You can make up to six figures or more with just one to two rental properties, and this book will tell you how.

This guide will help you:

• Figure out if the hosting life and lifestyle is a good fit for you

• Understand more about ideal property locations

• Learn more about what travelers are looking for and secure five-star reviews

• Understand the various booking platforms and which are the best fit

• Navigate hosting, from creating the property listing to taking photos and writing descriptive copy to setting rates and discounts

• Plan your décor and tips on staging and de-clutterizing

• Understand proper cleaning and housekeeping practices and protocol (particularly in the age of COVID and pandemic illnesses)

• Know how and when to communicate with your guests (including useful communications templates)

• Learn about effective guest management practices

• Understand safety practices to help protect you and your home and to assist in limiting risk and liability

• Understand the potential financial return on investment of your property

• Navigate sticky topics like property management, legal concerns, taxes, and insurance

• Figure out if you can or should sell your AirBNB or VRBO rental property