Banking & Marketing Hacks For First-Time STR Hosts

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Heather asks:

I have a studio apartment that’s attached to our house. We’ve had it on Airbnb since May of this year. I’m realizing I probably need an email address, domain name, and bank account for the rental. Should I have a Gmail business email, which costs money, or just create another free Gmail account? Any other advice? 

(00:03:48) How To Set Up A Bank Account For Your STR Business 

(00:05:58) Options To Create An Email Account & Domain Name

(00:08:11) Why It Pays To Create An Inexpensive Landing Page

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Resources:

• Relay: lets.bankwithrelay.com/thanks-for-visiting
• Video: The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Airbnb Business the RIGHT way
• Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.com