The 5 Biggest Airbnb Mistakes I See Hosts Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Published: January 3, 2025

After servicing 500+ properties, I've seen every mistake in the book. Some are minor inconveniences. Others cost hosts thousands in lost revenue. Here are the big 5 that can kill your Airbnb business:

MISTAKE #1: PRICING TOO LOW "I want to stay competitive" - I hear this constantly. But competing on price is a race to the bottom. Your property should sell on experience, not cheapness.

MISTAKE #2: POOR PHOTOGRAPHY iPhone photos in bad lighting will tank your bookings. Professional photos pay for themselves in the first month.

MISTAKE #3: SKIMPING ON CLEANING Nothing kills your reviews faster than a dirty property. This isn't where you save money - it's where you invest in your reputation.

MISTAKE #4: IGNORING GUEST EXPERIENCE Your property is more than a place to sleep. It's an experience. Think like a hotel, not a landlord.

MISTAKE #5: TRYING TO DO EVERYTHING YOURSELF Successful hosts focus on revenue-generating activities. Everything else gets delegated.

You didn’t come this far to stop

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

KELLI GONZALEZ - Founder & CEO, TurnNBurns

THE NUMBERS:

6 years in Airbnb industry

500+ properties managed

$2M+ in client revenue generated

40-unit portfolio (and growing)

1000+ students taught

THE STORY:

I didn't start as a real estate mogul or business guru. I started as a single mom who needed to create financial security for my family. What began as Done Right Cleaning Nation evolved into a complete Airbnb success system when I realized hosts needed more than just cleaning - they needed a partner who understood the entire business.

Today, I'm building my own 40-unit Airbnb empire while teaching others the exact systems that made it possible. This isn't theory - it's real-world experience you can trust.

MY MISSION:

Help 1,000 entrepreneurs build profitable Airbnb businesses using the proven systems that will change your life.

Turn It. Burn It. Earn It. - That's not just our motto, it's our promise. I'm here to help you turn properties into profit, burn through the obstacles that stop most people, and earn the financial freedom you deserve using the exact systems that transformed my life."

Kelli Gonzalez - YOUR COMPLETE AIRBNB PARTNER