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Have you ever wondered who the OG Airbnb guests were and why they opted to stay at someone's home they had no connection to? 😳 Meet Amol, Kat & Michael... the 1st Airbnb guests. The story is Brian and Joe (Airbnb founders) were struggling to pay rent in San Francisco and they wanted to attend a big design conference in town and so, they decided to rent sleeping space on the living room floor of their tiny apartment that they outfitted with 3 airbeds. "Stay at our Airbed & Breakfast" they said. Amol, Kat & Michael answered a local ad and made their plans to stay at Brian & Joe's place - they wanted to attend the design conference too & hotels were mostly sold out or extremely high priced. That was in 2007. Fifteen years later, Airbnb has welcomed over 1 billion guests in 220 countries and 100K cities.
And... what we've all learned (those of us who followed in Brian & Joe's footsteps) is that STRANGERS AREN'T SO STRANGE. They're FUN, interesting and beautiful! 💙✨
Thank you Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia for creating a world of travel where we can belong anywhere. 🌎

Calling all hosts using spreadsheets to track expenses... This is the perfect time to get organized for 2022 taxes and set 2023 business goals. If you need some help setting up your Quickbooks categories, properties & classes, or you just want to strategize about how to take the next step in your STR journey... book a collaborative consultation with me via Calendly. Follow the link in my bio to schedule.

To understand the ethos of the global Airbnb community we can start with an understanding of the meaning of the logo.
The Bélo: a symbol of belonging.
people + places + love… a community of hosts creating a sense of belonging for guests. belo.nging ❤️ No strangers in this crowd.

Have you wondered what the revenue potential is for operating a Short Term Rental? Host Me can quantify the potential STR revenue, occupancy rate, competitive landscape, regulatory environment and ROI of a specific property or a general market. This is a critical first step for homeowners, realtors, or investors who are considering a property listing on Airbnb or Vrbo. Check out the website link in my bio to access more information about an STR Market Evaluation from Host Me or simply DM me. KNOW before you buy (or sell) a prospective STR property!

Congratulations to Southern Charm in Central Kentucky, my newest client listing in Lexington, KY. This owner listed their personal home on Airbnb this week and secured 2, YES TWO, reservations and over $2,500 in booking revenue within their first few days of going live! 💫 I’m so proud of them!!