Sep 29, 2021
Our guest is a hands-on Airbnb Superhost, a coach, and the host of a thriving Facebook community and a top-ranked podcast.
Joining me on the podcast today is Evelyn Badia. She is the founder of The Hosting Journey, an online resource that includes The 5-star House Manual, The Language of Welcome, and The Travel Nurse Playbook. She has been doing Airbnb since 2010.
In this episode, Evelyn walks us through her backstory and the perks of having an Airbnb. She then talks about what it’s like to have Airbnbs in New York City and how to become a remote host, highlighting the importance of having a team. She also shares things to watch out for when it comes to contractors and property managers, offering advice on how to communicate with guests.
If you’re thinking of getting into Airbnbs,
this is the episode for you! Learn how to maximize your home or
your investment property.
Key Takeaways
[01:48] How Evelyn got into Airbnb and what it was like in its early years
[07:32] The pros and cons of living with guests
[10:34] About some of New York City’s Airbnb regulations
[16:50] How to branch out to different markets
[20:35] What you can achieve with a local team
[22:32] About 1031 exchanges, Evelyn’s team, and her buying criteria for properties
[28:12] How to find and deal with contractors remotely
[31:07] On hiring property managers and handling guests during natural disasters
[39:15] Be empathic when dealing with guests
Links
The Hosting Journey - https://www.thehostingjourney.com/
The Hosting Journey on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/EvelynTheHostingJourney
The Hosting Journey Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheHostingJourney/
Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpWXe2mWqBm5vvbO2R2AdA?sub_confirmation=1
Living Off Rentals Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals
Living Off Rentals Website - www.livingoffrentals.com
Living Off Rentals Instagram - www.instagram.com/livingoffrentals