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\nAs Airbnb hosts, we share concerns around uninvited guests. If those uninvited guests are of the bed bug variety, a whole host of additional problems arise. Today’s guest dealt with a bed bug infestation in his Airbnb and lived to tell the tale!
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\nHostfully Featured Host Mike Clairmont is a professional musician who loves to surf. Two years ago, he got the idea to rent a place on Venice Beach and list the property on Airbnb when he was touring. Within two weeks of posting his listing, Mike had more than half of the summer booked.
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\nMike discovered the Get Paid for Your Pad book and podcast a few months ago, and has since used those resources to take his Airbnb to the next level. Today he shares his journey as an Airbnb host, including the harrowing chapter in which a bed bug infestation temporarily sidelined his business. Listen and learn how to prevent those pesky creatures from infiltrating your Airbnb, and get tips on choosing prime locations for Airbnb property investment.
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\nTopics Covered
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\nWhy Mike has had success with Airbnb
\n•\tGood quality photos from beginning
\n•\tAs traveler himself, knows what people look for
\n•\tMakes improvements based on reviews (i.e.: painting, carpet)
\n•\tSurfer theme, location one block from beach
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\nMike’s bed bug ordeal
\n•\tGuest was bitten, sent message to Airbnb
\n•\tAirbnb cancelled one week of reservations (no other penalties incurred)
\n•\tMike found good company to spray
\n•\tRemoved furniture, got new bedframe
\n•\tPut encasement around mattress
\n•\tImplemented preventative measures moving forward
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\nHow Mike is working to prevent further bed bug infestations
\n•\tSends information to guests (e.g.: don’t put luggage on beds when travel, bed bugs expert hitchhikers)
\n•\tProvides luggage racks
\n•\tVacuums thoroughly, empties bag after each guest
\n•\tChecks under/around bedframe, mattress every time
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\nMike’s advice for hosts who encounter bed bugs in their Airbnb
\n•\tProactively contact Airbnb to avoid penalties
\n•\tAllow the company to cancel reservations
\n•\tKeep Airbnb informed of measures taken
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\nJasper’s advice around investing in property for Airbnb
\n•\tUS mortgage rates low, now is good time to buy
\n•\tResearch regulations in place and anticipate changes
\n•\tGet familiar with rules in other large cities (i.e.: Paris, London, San Francisco)
\n•\tConsider locations where housing shortage not an issue (e.g.: Joshua Tree, CA)
\n•\tTake advantage of tools to predict returns (AirDNA, Everbooked, Mashvisor)
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\nJasper’s take on regulations enforcement
\n•\tEven if city not enforcing now, may eventually
\n•\tAirbnb blocked calendar on property in Amsterdam to comply
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\nConnect with Mike
\nAirbnb Host Profile
\nmikeclairmontmusic.com
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\nResources
\nFeatured Hostfully Host Applicaton
\nClean Bedroom Organic Sheets
\nHostfully Travel Blog
\nGet Paid for Your Pad: How to Maximize Profit From Your Airbnb Listing by Jasper Ribbers and Huzefa Kapadia
\nAirDNA
\nEverbooked
\nMashvisor
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\nConnect with Jasper
\nEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
\nTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
\nInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
\nThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}