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The Gurus' Guidebook is our free Airbnb host playbook: the same operating wisdom we use to run rentals around the clock, written for owners who would rather host smart than host hard. Download it now, or tell us where to send it.
- The lay of the land: understanding the Airbnb industryHow to research a market: seasonality, tourism, occupancy above 50% on AirDNA, local rules and the returns worth aiming for.
- Getting started on AirbnbListing photos, titles and descriptions, pricing and search rankings, plus the amenities and guest messages from welcome to check-out.
- House rules and pet policiesWhat your house rules should cover: parking, check-in and check-out, pets, smoking, extra visitors, noise and parties, plus service and support animals.
- The crystal ball: guest screening insightsHow to screen guests before you accept: read their profile, check their past reviews and use Airbnb's verified ID.
- Navigating the Airbnb ocean: exploring Airbnb featuresAirbnb features most hosts never open: the new listing promotion, co-hosting, solo traveler safety and damage protection, with how to file and appeal a claim.
- Airbnb beyond ordinary: unique featuresAirbnb Experiences: what they are and how to create one as a host, step by step.
- The flip side: beyond AirbnbAirbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com compared on fees, host protection and the guests each one attracts.
- Magazine and book recommendations for Airbnb hostsBooks on investing, taxes, interior photography, design and copywriting, plus Architectural Digest and Elle Decor for design ideas.
- Airbnb hosting blueprint: must-have templates and checklistsEleven ready-to-use templates, including quick guest replies, an amenities checklist, a cleaning checklist, a winterization checklist and a pest control log.
- Read more about the book on the Guidebook page