Today, we're thrilled to be spotlighting Steadily Brand Ambassador, entrepreneur, and airbnb expert Sabrina Calnan of bnbExcellent.
Sabrina’s interest in real estate began at the age of 23 when she purchased her first investment property. Since then, she has focused her career on different endeavors within the real estate industry. With a curiosity for short-term rentals, Sabrina started exploring the world of Airbnb in 2014 and quickly became an expert in the ever-changing Airbnb platform by focusing on opportunities to optimize the guest experience and maximize revenue for her clients. Sabrina is a hand-selected Airbnb Ambassador and Superhost to over $3 Million in Airbnb revenue.In addition to her work, Sabrina is a wife, mother to daughter Eliana. She has a passion for helping investors be successful, making spaces beautiful, and making people comfortable.
Tell us a bit about yourself and how you came to found bnbExcellent:
I'm the founder of bnbExcellent and I'm on a mission to help Airbnb investors build life changing, and sustainable, income effortlessly. A seasoned Superhost to over 35 properties and an Ambassador recruited by Airbnb; I am here to share all of my secrets with you. I offer one-on-one guidance and Airbnb classes.
How did you first get into hosting and real estate investing?
I started investing at the age of 23, without even owning my own home! Since then, I've been involved in real estate from every aspect. As a tenant and a guest, a landlord and an Airbnb Superhost, a property management firm owner for 7 years, an Airbnb Ambassador and; on the finance side, I had a 10 year investment banking career specializing in residential and commercial real estate. As a former long-term property management firm owner, I was getting a ton of questions from my clients regarding Airbnb. It was a natural transition to start educating on short-term rentals and start hosting myself. I have since sold that management firm and my sole focus is teaching Airbnb hosts, investors, and aspiring host how to succeed.
What does a typical day look like for you?
Each day is different and it is what makes short-term rentals fun! Typically, I'll start with revenue management for the units that I co-host; checking occupancy, adjusting pricing, and then following up on any property issues. The bulk of my day is spent on calls and messages providing guidance to new and aspiring Airbnb hosts, a little bit of social media marketing, and running my daughter around to all her activities. I'm grateful for the flexibility Airbnb has provided. The most rewarding part of my day is seeing the life-changing impact that extra Airbnb income can make for my clients.
What advice would you have for newer hosts and investors, just getting into real estate?
Short-term rentals, real estate, and investments in general aren't "get rich quick" strategies. There will always be set-backs and challenges. When an issue arises, find a way to solve it in the moment and find a way to prevent it from happening again in the future.
Related Reading: How to Start an Airbnb Business in 8 Easy Steps
What are some of your favorite resources, that have helped you build your REI knowledge?
Network, network, network. Your relationships are key to your success, from mentors, to team members that help you run your business, to unexpected opportunities because you were in the right place at the right time. I love Bigger Pockets as a resource, I also enjoy the Thanks For Visiting Podcast.
Thank you, Sabrina, for sharing your experience with Steadily! Learn more about bnbExcellent here. Have any airbnb questions or looking for a consultation? Schedule some time with Sabrina here.
Curious to become a Steadily Brand Ambassador? Click here.
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