What it takes to run profitable Airbnbs

 Sitting room of an Subleasing Kenya Airbnb apartment.

Photo credit: Pool

Everyone thinks running an Airbnb is easy, especially in the current competitive market. You would think it’s a matter of finding a nice apartment, adding a few pillows, listing it online, and waiting for the money to roll in.

Not right. The BDLife interviewed Airbnb hosts who say that behind the Instagram-perfect photos lies a different reality: huge setup costs, expenses, demanding guests, and a competition that forces them to keep upgrading just to stay relevant.

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