When the subject of Airbnb for landlords comes up on this forum, often posters will bring up the name Al Williamson, who has become a recognized authority on that topic.

Al has been invited to come to several of my Landlord Conventions and my Landlord Retreat, because he helps landlords be able to see a whole new way of viewing the cash flow potential of their rental properties. I even recently included an outstanding article of his in my printed Mr Landlord newsletter titled: "Turbo Charge Your Rental."

His current mission is to show landlords how the cash flow from just ONE rental home can replace much if not all of the money they make from their full-time job. In fact, he himself recently retired from his own high paying W2 employment.

When I heard he walked away from his engineering job to focus on his short-term rental business, I invited him to share even more about what he is now doing, with my Update readers and website visitors, especially with those of you who have not had the opportunity to hear his "non-traditional" approach and mindset to making money with rentals.

He is doing an upcoming special online seminar with me this Thursday. Many of you know I do these very rarely, but because several of those who have heard Al at my events and dared to try his approach, (including myself) have had surprising success, I wanted more of you to get introduced to his innovative concepts

And get this: Al outsources ALL of the management tasks associated with his short term rentals, and even after doing so, still doubles or triples his net incomes. And he shares examples of others doing the same.

Who should attend this online seminar this Thursday? If you ....

> Are you tired of one or more of your rentals barely breaking even each year?

> Are you fed up with your current residents and dealing with their issues?

(Instead learn to go after a different target market who pays more and far more cooperative)

> Would you like to offer your loved ones a way to create rental income without actually owning

rentals?

If any of the above sounds anything like you, then I know your will benefit from this special VIP online seminar. Al has agreed to show us how he uses online travel agencies like Airbnb, VRBO, and TripAdvisor to create high-performing rentals that net 1000s per home or unit each month. I may even share of of the fact that Al personally helped my wife and I add 30% more cash flow to one rental we have by using his suggestions.

You have two options to choose from of times you can attend this free webinar with Al and myself this Thursday September 21, 2017:

Daytime Webinar: 3:00 pm PDT / 6:00 pm EDT or

Evening Webinar: 6:00 pm PDT / 9:00 pm EDT

Creating short-term rentals is one of the best alternative ways to double and triple your net income. And this VIP webinar will help show you how you can get started!

Go now to register for free and save your seat!

leadinglandlord.lpages.co/jeffrey-taylor-smart-way-to-double-income-registration/

Jersey is taxing it like a hotel. I'm a little suspicious of someone who says he walked away from engineering to do maid work in dirty apartments.

Toronto is cracking down on airbnb. Rules are being passed that will only allow airbnb rentals to be located in an owner occupied home. All airbnb rentals have to be registered with the city, pay an annual licensing fee and pay a tourist tax.

That was smart to have booked Al for the talks. Airbnb is pretty hot in the San Francisco Bay Area, and prices are extremely high during certain local big events. Some people pay upwards of $400 a night or much more to stay in houses with hotel-like amenities, according to a co-worker who swears by airbnb and raided a refrigerator full of gourmet food and enjoyed an evening rural view of some Sonoma Valley vineyards from a patio.

Airbnb is encouraging cities to collect lodging tax as they would any other hotel. They are rolling out this idea out all over the country to prevent this issue from going to the Supreme Court.

Airbnb can take this stand because there's no turning back now. More and more people are choosing hotel alternatives. Airbnb already has more rooms under management per night than any hotel chain in the world... and the trend will continue to grow.

There are many ways to operate a short term rental. I encourage landlords to operate as I do - in an extended-stay mode. This is one reason I'm able to legally avoid my city's restrictive ordinances and generate the net income needed to replace my engineering job.

Hey AllyM [NJ},

I wanted to address your suspicion.

I left my engineering job because I decided my opportunity as a short-term rental provider was greater than my engineering career.

Also, when I factored in being home to spend time with my wife and kids, not having long commutes, and having control over my time - it was an easy choice.

I don't do any housekeeping. I hire that out.

There are an unlimited number of ways to fashion a short-term rental. There're many MANY different ways to operate between the two extremes: one-night stays and one-year leases.

I know Al, spent time with him, and have his stuff. He's the real deal.

So what if they MIGHT pass a law?! Get the extra income while you can. He's right- it's here to stay. He also has some ways around or to comply with local laws.

You don't have to remodel the home it's just a different way of marketing it.

Housekeepers are easy to hire!

I already had an airbnb experience since a previous tenant rented out my one bedroom over a weekend, unbeknownst to me. I found out when the downstairs tenant called me up late on a Sunday night to tell me there was no heat. Thermostat was upstairs. I called upstairs tenant and found out she was out of town on a music gig and I told her I needed to go in to put up the thermostat. Big note on the wall related to the use of the unit as a B and B and the renter shut the heat off when she left to conserve energy. One heater in the home.

Here in coastal NC, they don't care about AirBnB as everyone rents out their oceanfront homes for short-term stays. Everyone is in the "AirBnB/VRBO/Vacation Rental" world.

The rents are TAXED differently than annual rentals, though so the county/city can get their cut.

Al's idea of extended stay is genius. If I intentionally rent a place for less than 90 days I pay a vacation rental tax. But if you sign someone up for a quarter - more than 90 days - you do not.

Gotta know your local laws, but I highly recommend listening, at least, to new ideas. And Al always has great new ideas.

Been renting the lake house via Airbnb (and others) for a decade.

They need to improve their screening process (which is next to ZERO). Too many 18 yo booking for a place to PARTY! And you have NO IDEA how old they are. AND you can't talk to them.

Ask me how I know ....

Salernitana, screening is both a science and an art. my tips are far too many to cover here. if you're nervous, you can always focus on business travelers.

And let me point out, you can always INVITE your ideal clients to stay - doing so is easier than ever. Why wait to see who responds to your ad?

Kevin and baman, when I test the link given above it takes me directly to the sign up page for the online seminar.

leadinglandlord.lpages.co/jeffrey-taylor-smart-way-to-double-income-registration/

Are others having trouble getting to the signup page from the above link? Please let me know. If anyone is still having trouble getting to the page, send me an email to editor@mrlandlord.com. And I will reply back to you by email with a direct link to the signup page. Thanks.

I'm registered for the evening class. Ready to get CREATIVE and make more money!

When you sign up for the class, Al emails you a link to send him questions. Here's my question below.... Btw, I'm registered for the evening seminar (8 PM, CDT). Tune in and hopefully he will answer.

"I own and rent 'Class C' units that have a market value between $30-$40K. Most of the offerings I see in my market are $70-$80K 'pretty' houses that are fully furnished and remodeled. As an all cash investor, I do not have the capability yet to purchase and/or rehab units to this standard. How can my Class C units have their potential maximized using the AirBnB model?"

Hey there Sid [MO],

Glad your wheels are spinning.

Class C neighborhoods aren't good for the type of short-term rentals I promote. Class C areas are known for petty crime and blight. With short-term rentals, people need to feel safe on when they arrive and feel comfortable exploring the area.

My dormitory ideas, renting rooms to people in the same peer group, would be a better fit for your situation. This room renting strategy should easily double your net income.

Let me add a bit more regarding Class C.

I bought the most crime-ridden apartment complex in a Class C neighborhood. Then over time, I stabilized my complex and helped build the community around it.

Now I'm now able to run my short-term rental business out of the very same complex. And my neighbors are able to operate Airbnb rentals as well.

So, it's a process, but you can improve a Class C area and reap the rewards for doing so. You don't have to run out all the neighbors, you do need to be an advocate for your block.

And if you have long-term plans for your rentals, this journey may be for you.

@SID

@CJ,

Thanks Jeffrey,

I got it working by turning off the add blocker.

Just got out of the webinar and I have a few ideas for the rooming house. There's a hospital near me and I got a call from a guy a few days ago looking for a room who has a cybersecurity contract at the hospital. He's in and out of the area every 2 to 3 weeks and needs a place to stay other than a hotel. He's ideal for me. Also, nurses would be ideal.

I have another property that's in a very desirable area that has a studio apartment in it that would be ideal for Airbnb as well. Having run the rooming house, I'm comfortable with the idea of short-term rentals. Gotta rethink some things.

Al told me that for everyone who initially registered to attend either webinar, he would send you a follow up email with a link to a replay in case something happened and you were not able to see the webinar or if you wanted to see it a second time.

If there is any chance I can see a replay of the Airbnb webinar, I would really appreciate it. I have a rental home on a popular canoeing and kayaking creek, and I think it would be perfect for that.

I find your FaceBook posts very informative. Thank You

Joan Lila