Airbnb Hosting Fatigue Prevention & Remedies

Are you annoyed with your Airbnb guests or overwhelmed with the responsibility of managing your listing? If you’ve been a short-term rental host for a while now, you may be tired of answering the same questions and frustrated with guests who complain about things you can’t control. This condition is known as Airbnb hosting fatigue. So, what can you do about it? Can you prevent hosting fatigue from happening to you?Today, I’m doing a solo episode to discuss the issue of Airbnb hosting fatigue. I share my own experience with the phenomenon, explaining how I reignited my passion for hosting. I also offer insight around how outsourcing some activities and automating things like messaging, pricing, and task management can prevent STR hosting fatigue. Listen in to understand the problem with the Airbnb review system and get my top tips for finding the inspiration to stay engaged and continuing to improve your listing!Topics CoveredMy experience with STR hosting fatigueSuper-excited to host for first couple monthsComplaints, repeat questions got annoyingStarted to not care as much, ratings sufferedHow I reignited my passion for hostingLook for ways to change, improve (e.g.: Hostfully guidebook)Engage with guests through WhatsAppHow to prevent Airbnb hosting fatigueAutomate or outsource some activitiesHire employee to clean, check-in guestsThe problem with the Airbnb review system4-star hotel review = luxury, certain amenitiesAirbnb expects consistent 5-star reviewsHow I think about the Airbnb review systemOne bad review won’t kill STR businessTake feedback seriously, be professionalMy top tips for preventing STR hosting fatigueFocus on finding inspiration to improveCommunicate with other hosts (i.e.: Meetups, online groups)Shift focus by asking right questionsTake break from hosting if necessaryResourcesSmartbnbSmartbnb BlogJasper’s Communication Post on SmartbnbHostfullyWhatsAppSeth Porges on GPFYP068Seth Porges’ Article on ReviewsMeetupTony RobbinsJasper’s Smartbnb Webinar RegistrationHost 2019Get Paid for Your Pad BlogTo subscribe to the podcast, please use the links belowClick Here to Subscribe via iTunesClick here to Subscribe via Stitcher (Android users)If you like the show, please consider leaving the show a review in iTunesor Stitcher. A couple minutes of your time can help the show immensely! Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.