How to Rent Your Car on Getaround

Looking for ways to supplement your STR income? Chances are, most of your Airbnb guests are renting a car locally to explore the area while they travel. Why not make extra money by offering YOUR car on a site like Getaround?John William Johnson is the founder of Happy Healthy Long Life, an online store dedicated to products that promote health and wellbeing. He is also a veteran short-term rental host and runs a car sharing business through the site Getaround. John takes full advantage of his status as a digital nomad to travel internationally, often trading his pet sitting services for a free place to stay.Today, John joins me to discuss the process of renting cars on Getaround, explaining how the service differs from Turo and sharing his tips for optimizing a business on the site. He reflects on his 10 years of experience with Airbnb, describing how he evolved as a host and why he’s phasing out his STR business in Portland. Listen in for John’s advice on becoming a digital nomad and leveraging the sharing economy to generate income!Topics CoveredJohn’s decade of experience as an Airbnb hostListed room, then entire house in PortlandPhasing out STR business as rules changeJohn’s advice for aspiring Airbnb hostsMust like people, be willing to take riskTalk to guests before stay in homeThe process around renting cars on GetaroundPlatform installs device in carUser unlocks car with appRent by hour or day (e.g.: $6/hour, $36/day)John’s tips for optimizing a business on GetaroundPurchase older car OR electric carPark in well-trafficked locationHow insurance works on GetaroundCheck car after use, photos of damagePlatform sends check for repairsWhere John is looking to invest in STR propertyOpportunities in Spain, Portugal and AfricaResearch AirDNA + International LivingHow John trades pet sitting for a place to stayApply on sites like Trusted House SittersPick city and see what’s availableJohn’s insight on leveraging the sharing economyTrust your gut, not the gurusTake calculated risksConnect with JohnHealthy Happy Long LifeHealthy Happy Long Life on AmazonResourcesGetaroundTuroDrivyAirDNAInternational LivingInternational Living Real Estate Trend AlertTrusted House SittersHouse CarersRoverAmazon Seller CentralTo 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.