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Anthony Pinto
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Posted first AirBnb Listing

Anthony Pinto
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It's official folks! After a little over a month, we finally posted our first AirBnb listing in Portsmouth, VA using one of the units in our quadplex. We are open for business starting tomorrow. My wife and I are experimenting with using the AirBnb on all the units but are waiting to see how this first unit pans out. The Hampton Roads area is a pretty big tourist area in the summertime, particularly VA Beach so I expect a big bump around then.

Any advice or tips for running the Airbnb would be greatly appreciated! Thanks BP family

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Paul Sandhu#4 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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