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July 8, 2025 14 mins

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Don't buy your first or next Airbnb without seeing this. I'm breaking down the exact mistakes that kill cash flow and how you can avoid them with a smarter setup. From LLCs and liability protection to revenue management, design budgets, and off-platform marketing, this is what separates the top earners from the pack.


These are the Two Extra Steps that most investors skip. Take them, and you're ahead of 90 percent of the market.


Chapters

00:00 – The One Mistake to Avoid Before Buying an Airbnb

01:15 – Why an LLC Isn’t Optional if You Want Protection

03:04 – The $1,300 Investment That Could Save You Millions

05:02 – How to Avoid the #1 Financial Pitfall After Closing

07:10 – The Secret to Managing Airbnb Finances Like a Real Business

09:00 – Revenue Management Isn’t Optional — Do This Instead

11:12 – The Photo Strategy That Sells Your Property Before the Description

13:00 – Outside-In: The Image Order That Converts Browsers to Bookers

15:22 – How to Create Demand Without Relying on Airbnb

17:30 – The Most Overlooked Tool That Builds a Direct Booking Machine


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