Throwing the ole pigskin around.
A rocking home crowd at the stadium.
Its the fourth quarter, and your team is going for it on fourth down.
The crowd rises to its feet …
Yeeeeeaahh,thatswhat Im talkin about.
Theres nothing like it.
Thats why football fans travel for football.
They travel for college football.
They travel for NFL football.
Trylisting your room on Airbnbfor the next big game.
you’ve got the option to make hundreds of dollars this way.
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?
Want to get in on the action?
Just a Room Will Do
Many listings on Airbnb offer unoccupied houses and apartments to travelers.
But you dont need that much real estate to play this game.
Did you know?
It rents for $37 per night, or $140 on game days.
We will interact with guests as much or as little as they wish, the hosts write.
Heres one for aquaint old-fashioned roomin the hosts house.
She charges $62 a night, or $165 on game days.
Charge More
Experienced Airbnb hosts learn how much they can charge.
Check outthis hostwho lists a two-bedroom condo near the University of Alabama, a college football powerhouse.
Rate for Florida, A&M, and Auburn nights is $1,000 per night.
Rate for other SEC games nights is $800 per night.
Rate for non-conference games would be $250 to $600 per night, depending on game.
When Auburn plays Alabama, its a big, big deal in those parts.
Dont know how much rent to charge during special events?
Thats a common problem for beginning hosts.
Be Prepared for a Crowd
Know that hardcore football fans travel in packs.
Heresan Airbnb host near Penn States football stadiumwhos prepared: There is 1 bed only.
I do provide 2 twin air mattresses.
The space allows 6 people, but it is not designed for more than a single couple.
But someoverestimated how much they could charge.
Still, its clear that theres money to be made if you live near a football stadium.
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
He once slept on somebodys floor to attend a football game.
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