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Episode 71: How to game Airbnb to bump your listing higher!
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Myka and Steve navigate the Arlington short-term rental shutdown, breaking down the five phases cities use to regulate Airbnbs - from no presence through emergence, surge, and "on fire" to the meltdown phase Arlington now faces. Steve explains why home-share hosts have legal protection remote hosts don't: the city can't enforce an SUP requirement on who stays in your own house overnight. The hosts debate whether the $1,000 permit fee will create an underground market or push responsible hosting.
The episode covers Airbnb search ranking hacks - never block your calendar for long-term stays or you'll tank in search results; instead jack rates to $300-$1,000/night to keep the listing active. Steve closes a $2,200/month January-April lease by telling guests to find him on Facebook, dodging Airbnb's 15% cut. Myka nearly buys two turnkey Airbnb businesses for $10K total until the Arlington seller tries to dump the risky unit on his partner. Price Labs beats Beyond Pricing for dynamic rates, and always run background checks on month-long stays through Cozy.
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Myka — Sharebnb: www.sharebnb.com
Steve — Argest Rentals: www.ArgestRentals.com
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Myka's other podcast, Entrepremarriage — building wealth without losing the marriage: youtube.com/@Entrepremarriage
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