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From Spare Room to Spare Money: Turning Your Extra Space into an Airbnb by Crystal Rusteen is a detailed guide to becoming an Airbnb host. The author begins by urging interested readers to question whether they should convert their property into an Airbnb at all. There is a detailed description of the nitty-gritty of the process. Estimates of time and money investment are also provided. Rusteen suggests that readers should spend some time clarifying their goals and expectations from the venture. While many books advocate a hustle culture and advise readers to ‘go for it’, this book advocates a well-informed and cautious approach. After addressing the important issue of making an informed decision, the author goes on to describe the steps needed to start and maintain an Airbnb.
Rusteen repeatedly advises that clear communication is essential. The online listing should have all the details that a guest could need. The doubts of potential guests should be addressed in detail. Once the guests arrive, the importance of clearly labeled amenities and an explicit list of rules are also explained. All of these explanations are accompanied by several examples. The book has an entire section dedicated to things that can go wrong and how to be prepared for them. The checklists at the end of the book are exhaustive and will be incredibly useful to readers who are seriously considering this enterprise. From Spare Room to Spare Money by Crystal Rusteen is indispensable for anyone planning to turn their property into an Airbnb. The book is a thorough guide to the subject and does not offer a biased or falsely optimistic picture. The pros and cons of life for an Airbnb host are laid out clearly. The challenges are stated plainly and good advice is given to help readers prepare for all eventualities.
