Airbnb Management Course

Lesson 1 • Legal and Regulatory Basics

Introduces the regulatory environment hosts must navigate, including permits, zoning, and HOA rules. Prevents costly compliance mistakes from the start.

Lesson 2 • Setting Up Your Host Account

Walks through account creation, identity verification, and payout setup, including linking a bank account, entering tax info, and choosing payment preference. Students are ready before their listing goes live, avoiding delays.

Lesson 3 • Evaluating Your Rental Property

Teaches how to assess a property's short-term rental potential using location, layout, and demand signals. Connects property attributes to revenue opportunity.

Lesson 4 • Understanding Hosting Costs

Breaks down startup and ongoing costs including furnishing, utilities, and platform fees. Builds financial awareness before students commit resources.

Lesson 1 • Professional Listing Photography

Teaches photo strategy, staging, and technical tips for high-impact listing images. Photos are the single biggest driver of booking decisions.

Lesson 2 • Crafting Your Listing Description

Covers structure, tone, and persuasive copywriting for the full listing description. Converts interest into bookings by answering guest questions proactively.

Lesson 3 • Listing Settings and Visibility

Covers booking settings, instant book, minimum stays, and advance notice to maximise visibility. Aligns listing configuration with business goals.

Lesson 4 • Writing a Compelling Listing Title

Teaches keyword-rich, benefit-focused title writing that ranks well and grabs attention. Directly impacts click-through rate from search results.

Lesson 1 • Fees, Discounts, and Promotions

Explains cleaning fees, extra guest fees, weekly and monthly discounts, and promotional tools. Structures fees to maximise net revenue without deterring bookings.

Lesson 2 • Dynamic Pricing Tools

Covers third-party dynamic pricing software, integration methods, and automation rules. Reduces manual effort while keeping rates market-competitive.

Lesson 3 • Pricing Fundamentals for STRs

Introduces base rate logic, competitive benchmarking, and the relationship between price and occupancy. Establishes the mental model for all pricing decisions.

Lesson 4 • Seasonal and Event-Based Pricing

Teaches how to identify demand peaks and adjust rates for seasons, holidays, and local events. Captures maximum revenue during high-demand windows.

Lesson 1 • Review Strategy and Management

Teaches how to earn, request, and respond to reviews to build a strong reputation. Reviews are the primary trust signal driving future bookings.

Lesson 2 • Automated Messaging Systems

Teaches how to build message templates and automation sequences for the full guest journey. Saves time while maintaining consistent, professional communication.

Lesson 3 • Handling Guest Issues and Complaints

Provides frameworks for resolving maintenance issues, complaints, and difficult guests calmly. Turns problems into positive review opportunities when handled well.

Lesson 4 • Creating a Five-Star Check-In

Covers self-check-in setup, welcome guides, and first-impression details that delight guests. Check-in experience directly influences review scores.

Lesson 1 • Property Safety and Compliance

Ensures properties meet safety standards including fire, carbon monoxide, and structural hazards. Safety compliance protects guests, hosts, and the business.

Lesson 2 • Essential Amenities and Supplies

Defines the baseline supplies guests expect and premium additions that elevate the experience. Proper stocking reduces guest complaints and negative reviews.

Lesson 3 • Accessibility and Inclusivity Features

Covers accessibility amenities, listing disclosure requirements, and inclusive design principles. Expands the potential guest pool and demonstrates host responsibility.

Lesson 4 • Smart Home Technology Integration

Introduces smart locks, thermostats, noise monitors, and cameras to improve operations and security. Technology reduces manual tasks and protects the property.

Lesson 1 • Turnover Scheduling and Logistics

Teaches how to coordinate same-day turnovers, back-to-back bookings, and linen logistics. Efficient turnover prevents delays and guest dissatisfaction.

Lesson 2 • Professional Cleaning Standards

Defines the cleaning standards Airbnb guests expect and how to achieve them consistently. Cleanliness is the most-cited factor in negative reviews.

Lesson 3 • Hiring and Managing Cleaners

Covers recruiting, training, and managing cleaning staff or services for consistent results. Reliable cleaners are the operational backbone of any STR business.

Lesson 4 • Preventive Maintenance Planning

Introduces scheduled maintenance routines that prevent costly emergency repairs. Proactive maintenance extends property life and protects guest experience.

Lesson 1 • Profitability Analysis

Covers gross profit, net operating income, and return on investment calculations for STR properties. Enables data-driven decisions about pricing, costs, and expansion.

Lesson 2 • Tax Obligations for STR Hosts

Introduces income tax, occupancy tax, and self‑employment tax for short‑term rentals, covering filing requirements, deductible expenses, and record‑keeping. This guidance helps hosts avoid surprises and penalties at tax time.

Lesson 3 • Cash Flow Management

Teaches how to manage seasonal revenue swings, reserve funds, and operating cash flow. Stable cash flow keeps the business running through low seasons.

Lesson 4 • STR Income and Expense Tracking

Teaches how to categorise and record all revenue and costs using simple accounting methods. Accurate records are the foundation of financial control.

Lesson 1 • Evaluating Growth Opportunities

Teaches how to analyse new markets, property types, and acquisition models for portfolio expansion. Growth decisions must be grounded in data, not enthusiasm.

Lesson 2 • Property Management Software

Introduces PMS platforms that unify listings, messaging, pricing, and reporting across properties. Technology is the infrastructure of a scalable STR business.

Lesson 3 • Co-Hosting and Management Agreements

Explains co-hosting arrangements, management contracts, and revenue-sharing structures. Enables hosts to grow without owning every property in the portfolio.

Lesson 4 • Long-Term Portfolio Strategy

Covers brand building, market diversification, and exit strategies for mature STR portfolios. Shifts thinking from operator to strategic business owner.