Posted first AirBnb Listing

[Anthony Pinto]

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

[Paul Sandhu]

Replace the flappers in the toilets.  They are cheap.  Wasted water is not cheap.  Replace your central air filters.  Buy a carpet shampooer and use it.  Don't skimp on bedding, towels and toilet paper.  Skimp on light bulbs, laundry detergent and paper towels.  Don't skimp on internet and things to watch on HDTV.  Skimp on extravagant gift baskets, bubble bath and cosmetic soap.  Don't skimp on cookware and kitchen appliances.  Skimp on buying new appliances and new furniture.  Don't skimp if something breaks and you have to pay a little extra to get it fixed pronto.  Skimp on paying a professional for something that you can do yourself.