Best Practices When Purchasing an Existing Airbnb Property

[Bradley Chapman]

In the process of writing up an offer on a duplex that's been operating as an Airbnb (both units) for over a year. It's a completely turnkey sale, so all furniture/decor and any bookings on the calendar after closing. I will self manage the property but the PM can be retained for a period of time if desired. Since Airbnb does not have capability of transferring listings to a new property owner, I'm trying to think through the logistics of what the best approach would be to maintain transparency with guests booked by the prior PM but their stay will be when I own the property.

I'm curious if anyone has been through this process and if there are some things to consider operationally as well as what I may want to negotiate with the deal.