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In these last months of the year we must strategically increase the reservations for our houses, and close the year with everything, How are your reservations numbers in these last seasons of the year?

Listing your property on Airbnb involves more than just location, price, and amenities. Your Airbnb design plays a vital role in your hosting success. In this blog post, we'll explore three compelling reasons why your Airbnb design matters:

- Captivate Users and Increase Clicks on Your Listing

First impressions are crucial. Potential guests scrolling through Airbnb listings are more likely to click on a visually appealing listing. High-quality photos, thoughtful staging, and an inviting decor style can set your listing apart from the competition.

- Increase Your Booking Rate

Once users click on your listing, your design continues to influence their decision. An attractive design can reinforce the perception of a personalized and unique experience, driving more bookings. Cleanliness, thoughtful touches, and highlighting unique features are key.

- Improve the Guest Experience

A well-designed Airbnb enhances the guest experience, leading to positive reviews, repeat bookings, and recommendations. Ensure your space is comfortable, well-equipped, and easy to navigate. Provide clear instructions, personal touches, and maintain safety.

In conclusion, investing time and effort in your Airbnb design can captivate users, boost your booking rate, and enhance the overall guest experience. Don't underestimate the power of design in your hosting journey!

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I have used Propstream for several years and i will try Privy we shall see. I will post here once I know more. if anyone else has experiece can you please share. 

with the right partner (with experiece that you don't have) and with a detailed partnership agreement it is nonissue and having one is the smart move.

Hello everyone!

If you have questions about how to start, or need help, contact me.

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I disagree, in my opinion teamwork is always best especially when you can delegate and contribute, and of course ALL IN WRITING. Do not do the mistakes I did.

I have been doing all my investments SOLO, 15+ BRRRRs (manage all in house), New BUILDs, AIRBNBs (run all in house too) etc. I can tell you that its been hard, very very hard. Although there’s been insane amounts of stress thanks to my Business partner (I’m sure he can say the same thing about me, I’m a very demanding “Trust by verify type of person”, Latina lady Military Retired mother of 4 boys) sorry had to throw it in there. I love my boys but they will try to get away with the simplest things, so I’m a trust but verify type of person.

So to get back to it, it my opinion the more you do SOLO, the less you will achieve. The road with my partner has not been easy, not one bit, but I have learned a lot and although it has been very difficult I wouldn’t be where I’m now. Prior to him being the pic, my experienced consisted only on flips. My ultimate goal is to build hundreds of homes in the San Antonio area, help my community and develop new affordable housing, to sell and to keep as passive.

So in short, having a partner (the right partner that is) will always make you that much successful and get you to your ultimate goal that much faster. If you are looking for partners to start a new Multi, my advise is don’t do it unless you have talk to and seen first hand how that interaction is and what each person has brought to the table, from RESPONSABILITIES and A-Z Contributions. Find a project just like that and make yourself useful so you can see their shortfalls and successes. There is not better advise and training than walk the walk in order to truly know what you are able capable of handling. Best of luck and YOU GOT THIS, don’t stop your RE education, take action but be smart about it.

@Peter Mitchell yes of course. look into these 2 things.  

1)...... in short this is a quick way, $370 charge or so with the city very very very easy to do, takes about 10 business days to hear back from them. Don't spend this money if you are not within these regs.   and from my understanding even if you have R-6 this can be done

.   The subject property was located within the original 36 square

miles of the City of San Antonio and was zoned “B” Residence District. Under the 2001 Unified Development
Code, established by Ordinance 93881, dated May 03, 2001, the property zoned “B” Residence District
converted to the current “R-4” Residential Single-Family District.
The subject property is permitted a Duplex by Section 35-D101(j) Duplexes in former 1938 "B"
Zoning District. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, two-family (duplex)
residences are a permitted use for any tract or parcel zoned under the 1938 districts as "B" prior to
the adoption date of this chapter so long as such tract is in the same configuration and so long as
such tract is not the subject of rezoning in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and
remains with the 2001 "R-4" zoning district. Pursuant to this subsection, two-family residences may
be developed in accordance with the dimensional standards of table 310-1 and section 35-516
except as otherwise provided below:
(1) Minimum front setback of twenty (20) feet.
(2) Minimum side setback of five (5) feet.
(3) Minimum rear setback of twenty (20) percent of the lot depth or twenty (20) feet, whichever is
less.
(4) Minimum lot size of six thousand (6,000) square feet.

2).... All single homes homesteads, you can have an ADU so this can be an easy way to get the extra address and extra income. research these 2 ways and if you have any further questions post them here and I will look into them.

REQUIREMENTS

The City of San Antonio has recently amended the Affordable Housing Initiative to provide quality affordable housing to all citizens regardless of income level. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have become a source of income to help families remain in their homes while providing affordable housing to elderly, single-person households, and students.

The following requirements must be met for an ADU:

Happy to Help :). and remember unlike many counties or cities San Antonio has an amazing city staff, they are very friendly and you can always do a walk in to ask questions. But do your research first so you know what questions to ask.   

I found they have these Incentives since as you know they fees can quickly add up. As a builder myself I can tell you they are a lot, unlike small counties (without impact fees AKA Canyon Lake, where i live to build my homes) San Antonio has major ones so take advantage where you can. 

INCENTIVES

Construction of an ADU may qualify for waiver of:

• City development and permitting fees, and
• SAWS water and wastewater impact fees

To qualify:

• Either primary unit or ADU must be reserved for a household earning at or below 80% AMI, and
• Rent may not exceed 30% of household's monthly income. This restriction must remain in place for 5 years after issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

hi. I would do 2 per, but don't display them all. Have them there but kind of hidden from view. You will find out more as you book more. I have 11 airbnbs and it is impossible to be exact in this business. But 2 will do the trick. I built 8 from scratch and its been great but lots of work for sure. Research Research. One more note, not that you ask but maybe it can help you. BECOME an expert in reporting damages, ALWAYS take pics before and after cleaning.