{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5afc793a028014b853c89db4/5afc7961e704e1406c13f58d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP161: Lessons Learned From 7 Years of Airbnb Hosting in Taipei","description":"If you are looking to rent a property with the intention of being an Airbnb host, the question then becomes, how do you convince a landlord to allow for short-term rentals in your contract? Today’s guest is a veteran Airbnb host who is ready to share his strategy for securing negotiating power with property-owners, as well as other lessons he’s learned in his lengthy Airbnb hosting career.<br />\n<br />\nRoger Lee moved to Taipei in 2010 to assist with a property renovation project, converting a family home into studio apartments for rental. His ability to speak English gave him leverage as a property manager, securing short-term rentals through sites like Craigslist. With that experience under his belt, Roger set out on his own, renting properties that were candidates for renovation from willing landlords for short-term rental on Airbnb. He has worked his way up to nine listings, including his hip Taipei bachelor pad.<br />\n<br />\nToday Roger takes us on his journey to successful property management, sharing his advice for aspiring hosts, the lessons he’s learned after seven years of experience in the market, and his point of view regarding Airbnb’s place in the travel industry. Listen and learn how to convince property-owners to allow for short-term rentals – and how Roger uses this podcast as a sleep aid!<br />\n<br />\nTopics Covered<br />\n<br />\nHow Roger got his start in property management<br />\n•\tMoved to Taipei in 2010<br />\n•\tResidential properties with multiple bedrooms being converted into studio apartments<br />\n•\tHelped friend with project, both renovation and rental<br />\n•\tFound short-term tenants on Craigslist and local sites<br />\n<br />\nHow Roger established negotiating power with landlords to allow for short-term rentals<br />\n•\tSelected run-down properties in need of investment<br />\n•\tOffered to renovate with stipulation that Airbnb would be allowed<br />\n<br />\nRoger’s advice for aspiring property managers looking to rent units for Airbnb<br />\n•\tProvide an upside for the landlord (e.g.: renovations)<br />\n•\tUnderstand the landlord’s relationship with neighbors<br />\n•\tMitigate complications/controversy (older landlords don’t want any trouble)<br />\n<br />\nRoger’s greatest hosting challenge<br />\n•\tAirbnb’s introduction of Smart Pricing altered market<br />\n•\tHappened in conjunction with Chinese policy significantly reducing tourism to Taipei<br />\n<br />\nThe most significant lesson Roger has learned from Airbnb hosting<br />\n•\tTake the high road with unpleasant guests (even if it isn’t fair)<br />\n<br />\nRoger’s take on the value of Airbnb<br />\n•\tBest thing to happen to travel in his lifetime<br />\n•\tAmbitious and impressive to create culture of community<br />\n<br />\nConnect with Roger<br />\nHost Profile on Airbnb<br />\nOFC Taipei Housing<br />\n<br />\nConnect with Jasper<br />\nEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com<br />\nTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPad<br />\nInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad <br />\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad<br />\n<br />\nThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}