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3 Mistakes Airbnb Owners Make That All Entrepreneurs Can Learn From

Andrew

With Airbnb privately valued at $31 billion, people everywhere are opening their homes or buying up properties in hopes of getting a slice of the pie. But as many are coming to realize, it takes more than an empty house to succeed in hospitality.

The same goes for any startup: bare minimum won’t cut it. Whether you’re experimenting with Airbnb or starting a business you hope will be the next big thing, here are three mistakes I regularly see Airbnb newbies make that all entrepreneurs should avoid:

1. You’re not communicating with your buyers

Airbnb is a convenient way to do business—so convenient, in fact, that many hosts fall into a state of complacency. Many new hosts act as though a confirmed reservation means they can simply tune out until their guests have checked out. But ignoring your guests is the quickest way to ruin your new business.
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Best Sites and Apps to Find, Rent, Buy Apartments 2019 | Best apartment search sites

Andrew

top 10 websites apps for finding apartments
Finding that perfect spot, where you come back and unwind after a hard day at work can be a difficult job, especially if you’re not the type of person that can be easily pleased, by any random location.

You have to look through various listings, see if they fit your budget and eventually go check out the place by yourself, just to be sure that everything is ok.

All these things take a lot of time and nerves and we strongly believe that you want to avoid being put in such a situation. In this case, we’re pretty sure that you’re wondering if there is not an easier solution, like doing it online. Well, you said the magic word: “online”.

After doing a bit of research, we’ve come across a few of the best sites and apps (yes, there are dedicated apps for this!) which you can use to find your dream apartment sooner than expected.
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How to Get Your First Apartment as a College Student

Andrew

First Apartment for College Student
After the first year, most college students prefer to get their own apartment instead of living on campus. This will give you even greater independence and help you learn the responsibilities of adult life early on. Besides, it will certainly be a lot of fun. Renting an apartment, however, isn’t simple. Check out the steps you must go through and get practical tips on how to do everything right.
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Housing benefit for single person under 35 years in UK

Andrew

In the United Kingdom, there are certain housing benefit rules that are applicable to people who are single and under 35 years of age. This article will give a brief overview of these rules and explain how you can take advantage of them.

Eligibility

Before you apply for housing benefit, it is advisable to use a benefits calculator to confirm if you are eligible. There are instances when you might be required to claim Universal Credit. For you to qualify for housing benefit, these are the requirements:

  • Your savings are below £16,000
  • You pay rent
  • You are claiming benefits or have a low income

You are eligible to apply for the program, no matter if employed or unemployed. However, if you are living with a partner, only one person will get a housing benefit. If you qualify, you will be in a position to get a benefit for a single room in shared accommodation or a bed-sitter accommodation, if you are a lone.
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