Buy Washer and Dryer or Queen Bed?

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Hi All...new member here and this is my first post. My wife and I started up on Airbnb in December with a small (1100sf) 3BR home in Abingdon, VA and we’ve had 3 bookings so far. We have a queen in one bedroom (that’s the biggest that will fit), a twin in the second and a full pullout in the living room. Our third bedroom is currently empty. My question is would you purchase a washer and dryer or a bed for the third bedroom first and why?  Based on our budget right now we can do one now and the other later in the year. Thanks!

Richard Sherman · Answer

@Chinmay J. haha, first time I have gotten that on this site..but I used to get it all the time when I went to Seattle for work..just disappointing people all over the place up there!

Amy Beth · Answer

@Fred Thimme I would get a bed so that you can accommodate more guests.  I would not spend a lot though on it and shop around to find a decent but low priced one.

Karen O. · Answer

Bed.

House can accommodate more guests.

If staying less than a week, most people don't do laundry.

Phil DuChamp · Answer

@Fred Thimme I’ve never had the need or desire to do laundry at an Airbnb... so, bed.

Martin Neal · Answer

@Fred Thimme I would definitely get the third bed. It will accommodate more guest and allow you to earn more quicker to buy the W&D.

Chinmay J. · Answer

Clearly, most people read it as W&D in bedroom... LOL.

I think overall W&D is a good idea.  This should be good way to market to someone who wants to stay for say a week or so. Whenever, I travel I I always bring back a dirty load of clothes. Oh I would so love to bring back a load that is just washed, and smells fresh.  You stay in a big hotel, they charge you $25-30 for a load of laundry. Its not cheap.

Trenton Miller · Answer

I would purchase the bed now.  Reasoning behind my answer, you will be able to accommodate more guests, possibly earning more income on a per guest basis & a washer and dryer in a bedroom will be out of place.  How long have your guests booked for?  Depending on the duration of the stay a washer and dryer may not even be necessary.

Matt Castle · Answer

Welcome to BP, Neighbor.

My first thought would be do you not have a designated laundry room for the property?

Second would be does the W&D fit the space? Meaning, would the W&D be openly exposed in the room causing it to stand out in your rental photos or is it hidden by a closest or something? If it's going to look bad and out of place, maybe forget it and go with bedroom furniture.

I generally advise never clients to never cannibalize bedroom space, but if renters are always asking for a W&D, maybe go with the W&D and purchase bedroom furniture when finances allow it.

Chinmay J. · Answer

Does cleanliness mean nothing to you guys? LMAO.. I shower 3 times a day.. 1 extra shower just to make sure I don't smell like Chicken Curry, and I do my laundry twice a week.

@Richard Sherman  - Big fan...Love the passion.. How is SF working out for you? Are you happier than you were in Seattle? Didn't think I'd see you here..

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