Real Estate Rookie How to Make Up to $20K/Month with Airbnb Co-Hosting (No Rentals Needed)
Jan 21, 2026
Garrett Brown, a short-term rental investor and co-hosting expert with a thriving Airbnb business, shares his top strategies for generating impressive cash flow without owning properties. He breaks down how to build a successful co-hosting business, from identifying potential clients to using AI tools that streamline operations. Learn about creating standout marketing strategies and the essential skills needed for hospitality. Garrett's insights could help anyone start earning up to $20,000 monthly in this lucrative market!
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Choose Full-Service Over Message-Only
- Do full-service co-hosting if you want reliable income and stronger owner relationships.
- Charge 20–25% for full-service management rather than low-percentage messaging-only roles.
Hospitality Skills Are Essential
- Short-term rentals combine real estate investing with hospitality, so hospitality skills matter.
- You should get hands-on experience before pitching co-hosting to owners.
How Much Garrett Earns From Co-Hosting
- Garrett co-hosts 16 properties and runs both his co-hosting business and owns rentals.
- He estimates about $50,000 gross per month and retains roughly $20,000 net from co-hosting.