From Spare Room to Spare Money

Turning Your Extra Space into an Airbnb

By: Crystal Rusteen

Narrated by: Tammy Yonce

Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

Have people ever told you that your home would make the perfect hotel or bed and breakfast?

Have you ever stayed the night somewhere and immediately compiled a list of things you’d do differently?

Are you interested in finding new ways of making an income by dipping your toes in the hospitality industry?

More and more travelers are checking into Airbnbs over traditional hotels, which means the demand is very high for private homeowners to open their spaces to host guests. Whether that means a quick overnight trip or a long-term stay, many people are accommodating strangers in carriage houses, barns, tiny houses, and even in their spare rooms.

This may seem like a very tempting enterprise, but there’s a lot to know and plenty to do before you post your home on Airbnb’s website.

In From Spare Room to Spare Money: Turning Your Extra Space into an Airbnb, you’ll learn the ins and outs of hosting, including some tips and tricks for host and guest success that you may never have considered. From Airbnb’s own regulations to your building or even city regulations, there’s a lot to keep in mind before you hand over the key to travelers from around the world.

This book will help you determine if your home is ideal as an Airbnb, and if so, what to do to list your space and prepare for your first guests. If you’ve been wondering how to turn your home into a money-making rental space, click above to purchase From Spare Room to Spare Money: Turning Your Extra Space into an Airbnb.

©2021 Crystal Rusteen (P)2021 Crystal Rusteen

To Air BnB or not?

As someone who as done extensive esearch and watched all of the vlogs I could find this book hits all the important key things to consider and remember. This is a great way to make money and the author does a great job at reminding the audience that this is still work and you will need to be careful if you make the decision to do this. Great read !Highly reccomend!

Very useful tool

A good, informative book. It gives you a complete rundown of all aspects to consider before committing to becoming a host. It is a must read if you are considering getting into aurbnb.

Awesome Narrator!

I haven’t listened to a book read by Tammy yet and she had an even tone almost like a newscaster that made the information easy to retain. I have been on the fence about doing this and feel more prepared after listening to this book.

A very thorough guide

My spouse and I hosted an Airbnb before the pandemic. Nothing super fancy, but cozy and passable for those just needing a bed for a night. If we decide we feel comfortable enough to start hosting again, I've got all sorts of ideas so really step up our hosting game!

Great description

Crystal does a great job at explaining the advantages and disadvantages to opening up your home to make a little side money. If you think you want to do this you definitely should listen you will feel much more secure in your decision after having this information.

Sectioned books are the best!

A quality that helped me enjoy this book was the sections it was broken down into. I was able to group my notes and have a more organized flow of thoughts. This makes it easier to think of questions or concerns and not have a bunch of jumbled thoughts.

Very Informative!

I was surprised how much information there could be on how to be an Airbnb host. As someone who has stayed at her fair share of Airbnb’s, I see a lot of details that superhosts use that were discussed in this audiobook. Details like local attractions, instructions on household technologies/utilities, guestbook for guests to sign and share stories, and snack bars. Outside of that, I never really realized what went on behind the scenes: how much preparation there is before starting hosting, as well as between each guest. I never realized how complicated taxes could be when considering hosting an Airbnb. This book definitely covers every detail to help you be fully prepared to start renting out extra space. Definitely worth the listen if you’re planning this side hustle!!

Must listen

Great author! Great content! Great information! This will improve your plans of opening up your home to strangers to make money.