The thing is, though: You dontneeda spare room.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
“Asheville’s Romantic Tent Glamping Getaway,” run by a woman named Brookes in Asheville, North Carolina, lets people glamp (stay in a luxurious tent) in her backyard. Photo Courtesy Airbnb
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Ask one of these companies to help… Split Hosting With a Friend
Do you have a friend you trust?
Or maybe a boyfriend or girlfriend you dont live with?
List one of your apartments on Airbnb.
When you get a booking, stay with the other person and split the profits.Win-win!
Want to give it a try?
Take five minutes andcreate your listing here.
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2.
Ball Out Your Backyard
Got a nice yard?
Then youve got a potentially killer Airbnb listing.
We even found a host in San Francisco who charges a whopping $275 per night for their treehouse!
Brooke charges $125 per night with a two-night minimum, plus a $50 cleaning fee.
She also provides fresh breakfast each day.
So she grosses about $300 per stay and is booked nearly every weekend for the next three months.
Take a few pictures of your backyard andlist them here to get your first booking.
So dust the Cheetos off the sofa, take a picture, andlist your couch for $50/night here.
If youre getting a ton of listings, consider raising the price in future months.
So why not give it a shot?
Heres how to get started:
1.
Create Your Airbnb Account
Make a hosting accounton Airbnb.
Or, sign in to your existing account, and create your first listing.
Complete an Airbnb Reservation
Now, all thats left to do is start hosting.
Here are afew tips:
Heres the link to sign up as an Airbnb host.
(Hosting laws vary from city to city.
yo understand the rules and regulations applicable to your city and listing.)
Susan Shain, contributor for The Penny Hoarder, is always seeking adventure on a budget.
Visit her blog at susanshain.com, or say hi on Twitter @susan_shain.
When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?