

Lessons Learned While Building a Portfolio of 100+ Airbnbs AFTER the COVID Boom — with Taylor Jones
Aug 16, 2023
Taylor Jones, Head of Acquisition at Techvestor and STR thought leader, shares lessons learned while building a portfolio of 100+ Airbnbs. Topics include the importance of trust and authenticity in the short-term rental industry, creating unique stays in single-family homes, the value of outdoor spaces, A.B. testing strategies, direct bookings vs OTAs, content marketing for SEO ranking, challenges faced by large property management companies, and the impact of identifying individual hosts on Airbnb.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Trust, Authenticity, and Personal Branding in the Short-Term Rental Industry
03:24 • 13min
Upcoming event and creating unique stays in single family homes
16:05 • 5min
The Importance of Outdoor Spaces in Short-Term Rentals
21:34 • 10min
A.B. Testing Strategies for Airbnb Properties
31:26 • 4min
Opinions and Strategies on Direct Bookings vs OTAs for Vacation Rentals
35:33 • 3min
OTA Perspectives, Consumer Behavior, and Direct Bookings
38:52 • 4min
Benefits and Challenges of Content Marketing Strategy for SEO Ranking
42:48 • 6min
Ping Platform and Challenges Faced by Large Property Management Companies
48:42 • 6min
The Impact of Identifying Individual Hosts and Professional Managers on Airbnb
54:25 • 3min
Gratitude towards the guest and promoting social media profiles
57:55 • 2min