If you want to start generating a lot of passive income through Airbnb rentals, there are a couple of technical things you have to get out of the way to set up an Airbnb.
For one, you need to set up an account and a great profile. We’re going to take a look at how to set up Airbnb accounts easily so you can start listing your property. The ideas below will give you a simple guide to creating an account.
Let’s get started so you can become an Airbnb host.
How To Set Up Airbnb Hosting Accounts
The first thing to do is visit the Airbnb hosting page and follow the prompts to get started. You’ll need to watch a few videos before you get started on the process.
In fact, there are a lot of video guides to help you through the process. This takes a lot of the confusion out of the journey. You’ll select then add a few specific details.
- type of listing
- some key descriptions of the property
- your address
- bedrooms, bathrooms, beds
- other particulars about the property
You’ll then add five or more photos to your listing. This is an important step to take. Don’t add photos that are standard or unflattering.
In other words, don’t just select the five photos you happen to have on your phone at the moment. Take some time and curate excellent photos. Doing so will increase the interest in your property and make a real difference in your income.
You’ll then add a personal description and follow prompts to fill in any other relevant information about your listing. You can express a lot of personalities and generate interest in these areas, so be sure you don’t just run through the motions.
In many ways, your listing is like a resume. People will gravitate toward the ones that stand out and brush past the others. So, do your part to make things click for the guest!
After that, you can set up the appropriate payment information and tidy your page up for the sake of presentation. That’s it! Be sure to understand how you’ll receive notifications and messages from guests when your page is up and running.
Regulations, Pricing, And Fees
The next thing to think about is how you’ll be charged and whether there are specific laws pertaining to rentals in your area. In most cases, there are one or two lines of red tape that you need to understand about your state or region.
Short-term rentals might have a few unique laws in relation to long-term rentals as well. The best place to start in your search is the IRS website. Get all of the details right from the source so you don’t break any laws without knowing.
Want To Become An Airbnb Host?
Hopefully, the ideas above gave you a clear idea of how to set up Airbnb hosting accounts. The process doesn’t take very long if you have all of the information and photos on hand.
There’s more to learn about how to list on Airbnb and do it well, though. We’re here to help. Explore our site for more ideas on how to be a great host, how to sign up for Airbnb, and a whole lot more.