If you want to treat your short term rental like a real business; you don’t let Airbnb become your entire booking strategy.
Airbnb can be an important source of bookings, but relying on a single vacation rental platform can leave your business vulnerable to changes you don't control like algorithm, platform fees and policies. The more you can build your own presence, reach different types of travelers, and create opportunities for repeat guests, the less dependent you'll be o