How I earned my first million on Airbnb?
🏡 10 Steps to Make Your First Million on Airbnb
1. Choose Your Entry Point: Buy or Sublease
Are you starting with a property you own, or are you planning to do Airbnb arbitrage (renting and re-renting)? Each option has its pros and cons. Buying is long-term. Arbitrage is faster but riskier.
2. Location, Location, Location
This is everything. Your pricing, target market, and even your amenities will depend on where your property is. Are you near a business district? A theme park? A beach? Know your area — and more importantly, know your ideal guests.
3. Tailor the Setup to Your Market
A five-bedroom villa for digital nomads? Doesn’t make sense. Match your property’s design and features to the needs of your audience. If you’re near a stadium, expect groups. Near a business hub? Solo professionals.
4. Master the Art of Pricing
Pricing too low? You won’t make money. Too high? No one will book. Use tools like Airbnb’s Smart Pricing (with caution), study your competitors, and adjust regularly. The right price will make or break your income.
5. Invest in Stunning Photos
People scroll through photos first, not your listing title. If your photos look dark, messy, or uninviting — they’ll move on. Invest in professional photography. This is your #1 marketing tool.
6. Offer Strategic Amenities
Your guests’ needs are different depending on who they are:
- Business travelers? FAST Wi-Fi is non-negotiable.
- Families? Stock some toys, books, and board games.
- Tourists? Provide guides, maps, or even umbrellas.
And don’t forget toiletries. You don’t need to be a hotel, but even just a toothbrush, soap, or shampoo can make a guest’s day.
7. Build a Strong Online Presence
Don’t rely on Airbnb alone. Build a Facebook page, collect reviews, join Airbnb host groups, and learn from others. A direct booking strategy can help you avoid platform fees later on.
8. Be Ready to Learn & Adapt
Every guest teaches you something. You’ll make mistakes. Some will complain. Some won’t read your house rules. But every experience is a chance to improve your listing, your systems, and your service.
9. Automate When Possible
Once you start getting bookings, it’s easy to burn out. Automate messages, use smart locks, hire trusted cleaners, and schedule tasks in advance. Treat it like a business, not a side hustle.
10. Patience is Profit
There were months I only had 2–3 bookings. But I kept improving — adding amenities, redoing my photos, adjusting pricing. Eventually, word spread. Bookings increased. Five-star reviews rolled in.
And before I knew it… I made my first million pesos.
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💼 Want to Start Your Own Airbnb But Don’t Know Where to Begin?
That’s where LUXX Holdings comes in.
We help first-time Airbnb hosts turn their properties into profitable, fully managed short-term rentals. Whether you have a condominium unit, vacation home, or investment property, we can help you:
- Set up your Airbnb from scratch
- Handle guest communication and bookings
- Coordinate with cleaners and maintenance
- Maximize your earning potential
We’re not just property managers — we’re Airbnb Superhosts who’ve been in your shoes.
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Thanks for reading — and I hope this inspires you to take your first step into the Airbnb world. If I can do it, so can you. 💪
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