Thanks For Visiting
by Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian
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577. 5 Things I'd NEVER Put In My Airbnb (even if we lose money)
577. 5 Things I'd NEVER Put In My Airbnb (even if we lose money)
About this podcast
Get actionable advice and the essential fundamentals of running a profitable 5-star Airbnb side-hustle or full on business. Annette’s extensive background in business operations and Sarah’s experience in high-end hospitality management and interior design make them a powerhouse duo that will deliver high impact content. With almost a decade of combined hosting experience they will not only share their own stories welcoming thousands of guests from around the world but also those of other Superhosts to deliver you a wide array of stories, insights, and profitable and creative ideas to make your listing rise to the top. Whether you’re experienced, new, or nervous to start your own Airbnb this podcast promises to be informative, fun, and from the heart.
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- 577. 5 Things I'd NEVER Put In My Airbnb (even if we lose money) · 12 min · Episode 577Every Airbnb host wants to make more money. So naturally, the advice is usually to add more: more beds, more amenities, a game room, a hot tub, or anything else that might…
- 576. Airbnb’s November 20 Policy Changes: House Rules, Rental Agreements and What to Do Now · 18 min · Episode 576If you host on Airbnb, you’ve probably seen the October 20th email about house rules and rental agreements. And the reaction online has been loud. But a lot of what’s going…
- 575. Superhost Is Dead, Do This Instead · 13 min · Episode 575If you are an Airbnb host, you have probably heard that earning Superhost status is one of the most important things you can do. And it still matters. But when roughly a third of…
- 574. 6 Ways to Never Get Guest Complaints and Earn 5 Stars · 20 min · Episode 574A bad review can feel personal, but defensiveness will not help you become a top-earning host. Prevention will. In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down six simple, fixable…
- 573. Is The Airbnb Market Collapsing In 2026? · 12 min · Episode 573If you have spent any time online lately, you have probably seen the headlines: rising costs, oversaturation, local bans, squatters, cleaning fees, strict house rules, and guests…
- 572. Treat Airbnb Like An Airline And Get Rich · 13 min · Episode 572Most hosts think they are renting out a room, a house, or a place to sleep for the night. But airlines used to think the same way about a seat. Then they reimagined the flight…
- 571. How to become a booked out Airbnb in 4 simple steps · 16 min · Episode 571When an Airbnb is not getting booked, most hosts blame the price, the market, or oversaturation. But the real reason is often hiding in four places you can actually control: your…
- 570. She Doubled Her Airbnb ADR by Finally Trusting the Data · 51 min · Episode 570Shannon Leyh has been in the Thanks for Visiting world for years, but her hosting business looks very different today than it did when she first came on the podcast. Shannon…
- 569. Why Self-Managing Changed Everything for This Airbnb Host · 41 min · Episode 569Allie White did not think she could manage her own short-term rental. After a painful long-term rental experience and an underperforming short-term rental managed by a well-known…
- 568. 10 Simple But Genius Hacks for a Better Airbnb Setup · 17 min · Episode 568A better Airbnb setup does not always require a renovation. Sometimes, the details guests remember most are the smallest ones: an extra blanket they can actually find, a coffee…
- 567. We Made $5 Million From Airbnb Hosting (Here's What We've Learned) · 17 min · Episode 567Sarah and Annette have generated $5 million through Airbnb hosting, but not because everything went perfectly. That number came from more than a decade of building, making…
- 566. How To Find Airbnb Properties No One Else Knows About · 16 min · Episode 566Most hosts looking to grow their short-term rental portfolio start in the same place: Zillow, public listings, and whatever properties everyone else can already see. But the best…
- 565. 11 Airbnb Expenses Hosts NEVER See Coming · 18 min · Episode 565Most Airbnb hosts plan for the obvious costs: the mortgage, furnishings, cleaning fees, and maybe a few supplies. But the expenses that hurt the most are usually the ones no one…
- 564. She Turned Her Family Ski House Into a Top-Tier Airbnb · 55 min · Episode 564Gale Golden did not start with a perfect short-term rental strategy. She started with a family ski house in the Adirondacks, a property that sat empty for years, and a decision…
- 563. How a 700-Square-Foot Airbnb Hit $84K · 46 min · Episode 563Steve Marquis did not stumble into short-term rental success. Before buying his first Gulf Shores property, he was running seven or eight pro formas a day, studying markets…
- 562. How One Host Got 70% Direct Bookings · 56 min · Episode 562Kim Kelley did not buy her Annapolis home with an Airbnb business plan. She bought it so her family could be close to their daughter, Lizzie, while she attended the United States…
- 561. How to Make $100K on Airbnb Without Buying Another Property · 19 min · Episode 561You do not need to buy another property to build a six-figure Airbnb business. In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down the path they would take if they were starting with…
- 560. Why Wealth Builds Faster After One Rental Property · 17 min · Episode 560Short-term rentals are not passive income. They take work, systems, pricing strategy, guest experience, and real operational discipline. But that work is also what creates the…
- 559. The Airbnb Payout Routine Every Host Needs · 21 min · Episode 559Your Airbnb payout hitting your bank account is not the same thing as knowing your business is profitable. In this episode, Sarah and Annette walk through the monthly payout…
- 558. Why Your Airbnb Isn't Getting Bookings · 20 min · Episode 558Your Airbnb might be beautiful, but that does not mean guests are going to book it. When hosts struggle to fill their calendars, they often blame demand, competition, or the…
- 557. How to Beat the Airbnb Algorithm Without Guessing · 23 min · Episode 557If you've ever blamed the Airbnb algorithm for slow bookings, this episode might completely change how you think about your listing. Sarah and Annette break down what the Airbnb…
- 556. 4 Hotel Upsells Airbnb Hosts Are Giving Away for Free · 21 min · Episode 556Most Airbnb hosts are leaving money on the table without realizing it. In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down four common guest requests that hotels routinely charge for…
- 555. Never Turn On These Airbnb Settings (They're Costing You Bookings) · 23 min · Episode 555Think your bookings are down because of the algorithm, seasonality, or increased competition? The real problem might be hiding inside your Airbnb settings. In this episode, Sarah…
- 554. 6 Silent Mistakes Destroying Your Airbnb Reviews (And Costing You Bookings) · 30 min · Episode 554If your Airbnb rating is sitting at 4.6, 4.7, or even 4.8 and you're wondering why bookings aren't growing, this episode is for you. The truth is that most review-damaging…
- 553. How to Make Your Airbnb Look Expensive Without Overspending · 15 min · Episode 553You don’t need to spend more money to make your Airbnb look expensive. You need to spend in the right places. In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually makes a property…
- 552. The New Rules for Getting More Airbnb Bookings in 2026 · 15 min · Episode 552If it feels harder to get bookings right now, you’re not imagining it. The Airbnb landscape has changed and the hosts who are still operating the same way they did a year ago are…
- 551. How Laura Wegner Built a High-Performing STR Brand in Whistler · 55 min · Episode 551Laura Wegner didn’t get into short-term rentals because it was trendy. She got into it because her business disappeared overnight during COVID. What started as a way to survive…
- 550. From Weekend Side Hustle to 35% Growth: How One Host Optimized Before Scaling · 41 min · Episode 550Josh Peterson didn’t start in short-term rentals by chasing deals. He started by solving a problem. After too many mediocre hotel stays visiting his daughter at UNC, he bought a…
- 549. From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Amy Ruocco Scaled Her Airbnb Business Without Losing Herself · 49 min · Episode 549What does it actually take to scale a short-term rental business without burning out? In this episode, we sit down with Amy Ruocco, founder of Hosted Guest, who went from running…
- 548. Airbnb Changed the Fees Again… Here’s What Actually Matters · 19 min · Episode 548Airbnb changed the fee structure again… and most hosts are asking the wrong question. Everyone is debating which option to choose, but almost no one is looking at what actually…
- 547. Steal Our Airbnb Title Formula to Get More Clicks and Bookings · 15 min · Episode 547If your Airbnb listing is getting views but not bookings, your title might be the problem. In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the fastest and most overlooked ways to…
- 546. The Pre-Arrival Inspection Checklist That Protects Your 5-Star Reviews · 21 min · Episode 546Most hosts think once the cleaner leaves, the property is ready for guests. But that assumption is exactly where five-star reviews start to slip. In this episode of Thanks for…
- 545. The New Rules of Buying Short-Term Rentals in 2026 · 48 min · Episode 545The short-term rental market is shifting—and what worked even a few years ago won’t cut it anymore. In this episode, we sit down with Kenny Bedwell to break down the new rules of…
- 544. Stop Guessing: Let Your Booking Window Tell You What To Do · 29 min · Episode 544Are you lowering your nightly rates because your calendar looks empty? If so, you might be panic pricing and leaving money on the table. In this episode of Thanks for Visiting…
- 543. The 3 Questions Every Smart STR Host Is Asking Right Now · 32 min · Episode 543If you’re hosting in 2026, chances are you’ve asked yourself at least one of these questions: Am I underpriced if my calendar is filling faster than everyone else’s? Should I…
- 542. How to Actually Hire a Five-Star Cleaner (Without the Headache) · 35 min · Episode 542If your cleaner controls your calendar… this episode is for you. Today, we’re breaking down how to actually hire a five-star cleaner (not reactively, not desperately, and…
- 541. Stop Leaving Money on the Table: The Pricing Mistakes Hosts Keep Making · 25 min · Episode 541If you feel like you’re working harder than ever but not seeing the profit you want from your short-term rental, this episode is for you. Today, we’re breaking down the pricing…
- 540. World Cup 2026 Airbnb Strategy: How Hosts Can Maximize Revenue · 23 min · Episode 540The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the United States, and for short-term rental hosts, this is not just another busy weekend. It is a multi-week, multi-city revenue…
- 539. Host Friendly or Host Risky? How Local Regulations Can Make or Break Your STR Business · 24 min · Episode 539Where you host matters, but how you operate matters even more. In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah and Annette break down what it really means to host legally and…
- 538. How to Use a Virtual Assistant to Grow Your Hosting Business · 29 min · Episode 538If the idea of hiring a virtual assistant feels overwhelming, or like something only “big hosts” do, this episode will change how you think about leverage. In this episode, we…
- 537. The Airbnb Metrics That Actually Drive Bookings (And the Mistake Most Hosts Make) · 23 min · Episode 537Many hosts say “I feel like my listing is buried.” But feelings don’t get bookings—data does. In this episode, we break down the four Airbnb metrics that actually impact bookings…
- 536. Unconventional Ways Hosts Are Making Money Without Overnight Guests · 21 min · Episode 536What if your short-term rental could make money without guests sleeping there? In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down unconventional — but proven — ways hosts are…
- 535. How to Plan Your 2026 Holiday Pricing Without Leaving Money on the Table · 17 min · Episode 535If you haven’t looked at the 2026 calendar yet, this episode is your wake-up call. In 2026, major holidays fall on Fridays and Saturdays — and that one detail changes how guests…
- 534. Hosting Hotline: Why We’re Sunsetting the Hotline and What Comes Next · 20 min · Episode 534This Hosting Hotline episode looks a little different. Instead of answering a listener question, Sarah and Annette are pulling back the curtain on a big decision: sunsetting the…
- 533. How AI Is Changing the Way Guests Find and Book Your Short Term Rental · 1 h 1 min · Episode 533AI is no longer a future concept for hosts. It is already shaping how guests search, discover, and choose where to stay. In this episode, Sarah and Annette sit down with AI…
- 532. Hosting Hotline: Does Renaming Airbnb Photos Actually Improve SEO? · 13 min · Episode 532Should you rename your Airbnb listing photos with SEO keywords before uploading them? In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette break down when photo naming actually…
- 531. Where to Splurge and Where to Save When Furnishing a Short-Term Rental · 26 min · Episode 531Furnishing a short-term rental can feel overwhelming and expensive, especially when you’re trying to stand out in a competitive market. In this episode, we break down exactly…
- 530. Hosting Hotline: Should You Adjust Airbnb Fees in PriceLabs or Airbnb? · 13 min · Episode 530Airbnb’s host fee changes have left many hosts wondering where, and how, to make adjustments without breaking their pricing strategy. In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and…
- 529. The Top Short-Term Rental Hosting Lessons of 2025: Pricing, Profit & Strategy · 37 min · Episode 529What do the most-downloaded Thanks for Visiting episodes of 2025 have in common? They weren’t about shortcuts or trends. They were about pricing, revenue, and running a smarter…
- 528. Hosting Hotline: Choosing Your Lane—Revenue, Experience, or Both? · 18 min · Episode 528This week on the Hosting Hotline, Vanessa brings a highly unique scenario: an off-grid cabin by the river and a big decision to make: stay fully off grid or add water to…
