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yltoh
post Jan 31 2015, 06:29 PM

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Anyone here who actually hire's agent or some other people to pass his/her house key to their guest?

It is really time consuming to pass it to each and every guest personally if you're staying far away...
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post Sep 18 2015, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(yltoh @ Jan 31 2015, 06:29 PM)
Anyone here who actually hire's agent or some other people to pass his/her house key to their guest?

It is really time consuming to pass it to each and every guest personally if you're staying far away...
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buy the keylock box bro...so the guess can take it themselves...later checkout just leave the keys back in the keylock box thumbup.gif thumbup.gif
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post Sep 18 2015, 07:28 PM

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QUOTE(yltoh @ Jan 31 2015, 06:29 PM)
Anyone here who actually hire's agent or some other people to pass his/her house key to their guest?

It is really time consuming to pass it to each and every guest personally if you're staying far away...
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QUOTE(shadow_walker @ Sep 18 2015, 11:16 AM)
buy the keylock box bro...so the guess can take it themselves...later checkout just leave the keys back in the keylock box  thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif
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Or you can install a digital lock...
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post Sep 21 2015, 09:45 AM

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QUOTE(HMMaster @ Sep 18 2015, 07:28 PM)
Or you can install a digital lock...
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good idea also..but expensive aite hmm.gif hmm.gif
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post Oct 28 2016, 03:45 PM

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Hi to all. I am new to this chat group & would like to enquire whether anyone here has any success story on renting their condos or house via AirBnB? Is renting out the traditional way or by Airbnb a more profitable manner? Does anyone here rent their units via Airbnb by having an agent to help out? What is the profit-sharing basis be? Thanks
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post Oct 28 2016, 07:30 PM

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QUOTE(Marine Boy @ Oct 28 2016, 03:45 PM)
Hi to all. I am new to this chat group & would like to enquire whether anyone here has any success story on renting their condos or house via AirBnB? Is renting out the traditional way or by Airbnb a more profitable manner? Does anyone here rent their units via Airbnb by having an agent to help out? What is the profit-sharing basis be?  Thanks
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You should try airbnb first, if it doesn't work then baru you change to monthly rental.
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post Oct 29 2016, 05:20 AM

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QUOTE(imperiumbrothers @ Oct 29 2016, 12:46 AM)
Just wonder how it works if let say tenant destroy things inside?

Or any deposit taken?

Really Dont understand on this part
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yes u can request for deposit everytime they check it like rm500...if you check through airbnb listings some of them have this requirement
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QUOTE(Marine Boy @ Oct 28 2016, 03:45 PM)
Hi to all. I am new to this chat group & would like to enquire whether anyone here has any success story on renting their condos or house via AirBnB? Is renting out the traditional way or by Airbnb a more profitable manner? Does anyone here rent their units via Airbnb by having an agent to help out? What is the profit-sharing basis be?  Thanks
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Check out this article/blog post, will help answer your questions

http://chrisseahrealestate.blogspot.my/201...purchasing.html

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post Nov 8 2016, 10:31 AM

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airbnb owner out there, how do you receive your fund in most beneficial way / most save cost method?

1. airbnb > bank acc
2. airbnb > paypal > bank acc?
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post Nov 9 2016, 08:23 AM

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QUOTE(HMMaster @ Sep 18 2015, 07:28 PM)
Or you can install a digital lock...
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Hi bro, need some idea how to handover the access card for those type of condo or service apartment.

Like what you said, handover of key can replace it by using the digital lock system but how about the access card?
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QUOTE(lowyatlau @ Nov 9 2016, 08:23 AM)
Hi bro, need some idea how to handover the access card for those type of condo or service apartment.

Like what you said, handover of key can replace it by using the digital lock system but how about the access card?
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If it require access card, then you'll have to meet them in person. Some Airbnb that I stayed before hand the access card to the house cleaner, and the cleaner hand it to the guest.
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post Mar 31 2017, 07:51 AM

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custom furniture suitable for airbnb

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inquiry is welcomed
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post Dec 6 2017, 05:29 PM

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Any charge by AirBnb on selecting WireTransfer as the payout method?
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post Dec 6 2017, 05:56 PM

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QUOTE(fuku Ryu @ Mar 31 2017, 07:51 AM)
custom furniture suitable for airbnb

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inquiry is welcomed
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How much you charge for the furniture?

Example the big table u show.
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post Mar 2 2018, 08:16 PM

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QUOTE(rfm @ Nov 11 2013, 08:56 AM)
Where can I find the link?

I had a confirmed reservation from a Malaysian who would be bringing her in-laws from Australia for 3 weeks. She came over to view the apartment and got to meet her in person. I also got to meet my first guest who wanted to view the apartment too. I like this kind of arrangement. But not all guests are able to do this.
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My studio condo apartment is very near city centre/KL Sentral. I read that Penang won't allow. The MPPP would fine and those who continue will be taken to court. Scary yo.

I'm quite interested. How do you take care of changing/cleaning the bed sheets/pillow cases? I'm not going to get involved with the nitty gritty. Do you provide bath gel/shampoo?

Cleaning the unit is no problem since could use the condo cleaners.

What do you think is the best way to hand over the keys/taking back the keys if I stay quite far from the condo?

In the first place,how do we register with AirBnB? Thanks for any info you will share.

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post Mar 2 2018, 09:46 PM

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QUOTE(one1A.homestay @ Mar 2 2018, 09:35 PM)
If you are not going to get involved with the nitty gritty, my advise is dont get into the homestay business. As a host, you must ensure your unit is 'tiptop' condition before the guest check-in. One POOR review is good enough to put your homestay in cold storage.

GOOD reviews equal to more bookings.
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This is very true. Since you're experienced who do you engage to wash bed sheets etc for you? I guess you have to change the bed sheets/pillow cases yourself as well.

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post Mar 2 2018, 10:33 PM

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QUOTE(one1A.homestay @ Mar 2 2018, 10:14 PM)
I have a part time cleaner on call to clean the place. If she is not available, me, the host do it.

The cleaner will do the 'major' cleaning including changing the linen and myself the nitty gritty. The washing is done using the washing machine.
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If you don't mind could you tell me where is your BnB? Perhaps I might try it out if it's at some holiday resort. Mine is actually very near KL Sentral and the city. Uber/Grab to my condo won't cost over RM10.

My problem is I stay far from the condo so it would be bothersome to come often. Have to meet the guests to hand over the keys but they could drop them into the locked post box when they leave. My studio is actually easy to clean but must engage the cleaner to do major cleaning. I think the only place that would need a major cleaning would be the bathroom.

Is the BnB monthly income enough for your whole monthly expenses? Would you consider it good income if I could earn double what I get in rental per month?

Rental have to pay tax. What about BnB? Did you report in your annual income tax returns?




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