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PODCAST

How to Start an Airbnb

Brittany Wenninger

Want to learn how to Find, Run, and Manage a Airbnb? This podcast has you covered! Welcome to The Airbnb Roadmap, your ultimate guide to building, scaling, and thriving in the world of short-term rentals (STRs). Hosted by Brittany Wenninger, a real estate expert and highly-rated Airbnb Superhost with over 350 glowing reviews and a 4.95-star rating, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things Airbnb, VRBO, and beyond. Each week, Brittany delivers actionable advice, industry secrets,

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38:17

64. FREE Subscription to Hospitable?! Sit down with...

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2026/04/01

Link: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator CourseLink to the Airbnb Roadmap Website This episode is a big one 👀 I sat down with Pierre-Camille Hamana, the CEO of Hospitable, to talk about something that I honestly think is going to change the game for new Airbnb hosts… 👉 They just launched a FREE Essentials plan Yes… free. And if you are someone who has been holding back on getting started because of costs, systems, or just feeling overwhelmed with all the tools out there, this is exactly what

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63. Top 10 things I would not do/buy for a Airbnb

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2026/03/17

Link: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator CourseLink to the Airbnb Roadmap Website Get your Amazon Shopping Cart In this episode, I’m sharing a real, honest breakdown of what I no longer buy for my Airbnb properties, and why. After getting hit with a massive 30-inch snowfall at our cabins and managing guest expectations in the middle of chaos, it reminded me just how important it is to have systems and smart decisions in place. I walk through the biggest purchasing mistakes I’ve made over the

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24:28

62. First Airbnb, Should you Invest Local or Long...

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2026/03/10

Want to learn how to launch an Airbnb? Join the Launch Party and get 20% off of all products! Promocode: LAUNCHPARTYLink: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Link to the Airbnb Roadmap Website Episode Summary In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest questions new short term rental investors ask me all the time. Should you buy your first Airbnb close to home or invest long distance in a stronger market? After a week of Airbnb chaos and dishwasher drama, I also share why I took a

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29:19

61. Airbnb Guests Threatened Bad Reviews, This Is...

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2026/02/24

Want to learn how to launch an Airbnb? Join the Launch Party and get 20% off of all products! Promocode: LAUNCHPARTYLink: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Link to the Airbnb Roadmap Website Episode Summary In this episode, I am sharing a very real behind the scenes look at what the past week has looked like in our short term rental business. Between a dishwasher claim, rude guest messages, and review threats, it has felt like when it rains it pours. Instead of letting it spiral, I used

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31:01

60. The Exact Conversation I Have With Every New STR...

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2026/02/17

Want to learn how to launch an Airbnb? Join the Launch Party and get 20% off of all products! Promocode: LAUNCHPARTYLink: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Link to the Airbnb Roadmap Website Episode Summary In this episode, I am sharing exactly what I tell every first time investor who calls me wanting to buy a short term rental in Wisconsin. From understanding state, county, and township regulations to septic capacity, negotiations, inspections, and writing strong offers, I break down

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59. Airbnb Cancellation Policies Explained, Short...

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2026/02/05

Want to learn how to launch an Airbnb? Join the Launch Party and get 20% off of all products! Promocode: LAUNCHPARTYLink: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Link to the Airbnb Roadmap Website Episode Summary In this episode of The Airbnb Roadmap Podcast, I am breaking down Airbnb cancellation policies in real life terms, not just the fine print. This episode was inspired by a recent midterm guest who booked for 3 months and left after only 2 weeks, plus ongoing damage claim frustrations

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32:16

58. I Went on Vacation and My Airbnb Fell Apart...

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2026/01/27

Want to learn how to launch an Airbnb? Join the Launch Party and get 20% off of all products! Promocode: LAUNCHPARTYLink: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Link to the Airbnb Roadmap Website This episode is a full vacation recap turned Airbnb reality check. I’m sharing what happened when I traveled with a baby, lost my voice, and still had to manage multiple Airbnbs from Mexico while dealing with extreme cold, frozen pipes, surprise early check ins, guest damage, and a very expensive

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57. Airbnb Maintenance Problems No One Talks About

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2026/01/13

Want to learn how to launch an Airbnb? Join the Launch Party and get 20% off of all products! Promocode: LAUNCHPARTYLink: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Link to the Airbnb Roadmap Website In this episode, I’m getting real about something no one loves to talk about: Airbnb maintenance. Fancy amenities like hot tubs, arcade games, golf simulators, saunas, and movie theaters can absolutely boost your average daily rate—but they also come with nonstop upkeep, guest messages at

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56. How to Get More 5-Star Airbnb Reviews (Without...

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2026/01/06

Want to learn how to launch an Airbnb? Join the Launch Party and get 20% off of all products! Promocode: LAUNCHPARTYLink: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Link to the Airbnb Roadmap Website Episode Summary In this episode of The Airbnb Roadmap Podcast, I’m breaking down why Airbnb and Vrbo reviews are everything, especially when you’re launching a new property. I share real-life examples from our most recent Airbnb launches, including how we intentionally lowered pricing to stack

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55. Things Don’t Calm Down... You Just Build Smarter

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2025/12/30

Want to learn how to launch an Airbnb? Join the Launch Party and get 20% off of all products! Promocode: LAUNCHPARTYLink:Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Link to theAirbnb Roadmap Website Episode Summary This episode is a full zoom-out reflection on 2025, a year that completely reshaped how I look at short-term rentals, success, systems, and family. From having Baby Melanie, launching multiple Airbnbs, renovating while pregnant (yes, really), traveling, and still growing the business…

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54. Instagram-Worthy Airbnbs Aren’t the Goal… Profit Is

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2025/12/16

Want to learn how to launch an Airbnb?: Every dollar counts when it comes to investing. Save $50 with the Promo-code: 5STARPODCASTLink: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Episode Summary In this episode, I’m sharing a real-time mindset shift I’ve been going through as an Airbnb owner, investor, and mom. After a year of podcasting, learning from top producers, academy students, and coaches, my expectations for what an Airbnb should look like quietly skyrocketed. And honestly? I had to reel

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53. Current Airbnb Renovation Update

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2025/12/11

Want to learn how to launch an Airbnb?: Every dollar counts when it comes to investing. Save $50 with the Promo-code: 5STARPODCASTLink: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Episode Summary In this episode of The Airbnb Roadmap, I’m taking you behind the scenes of our latest “turnkey” Airbnb… that turned out to be anything but low effort. 😅 I share why I had to re-record this entire episode (tech drama, zero audio, stomach-drop moment), how we partnered with our investor friends from Texas

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52. Hidden Secret about Airbnb Hot Locations

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2025/12/02

Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Want to learn how to launch an Airbnb?: Every dollar counts when it comes to investing. Save $50 with the Promo-code: 5STARPODCAST Link: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Episode Summary Hey friends, it’s Brittany Wenninger with Front Porch Realty powered by Real Broker LLC, and in today’s episode I’m giving you a very real life update (hi, stress!) and then diving into one of the BIGGEST misconceptions about choosing the right location for your Airbnb

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51. Holiday Décor in Airbnbs: Yes or No?

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2025/11/25

Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator CourseWant to learn how to launch an Airbnb?: Every dollar counts when it comes to investing. Save $50 with the Promo-code: 5STARPODCAST Link: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Episode Summary Hey friends, it’s Brittany Wenninger with Front Porch Realty powered by Real Broker LLC, and in today’s episode I’m breaking down a question I get every single November: Should you decorate your Airbnb for the holidays? The short answer is probably not, and I explain

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50. Software We Use to Run Our Airbnbs for Us

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2025/11/18

Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator CourseWant to learn how to launch an Airbnb?: Every dollar counts when it comes to investing. Save $50 with the Promo-code: 5STARPODCAST Link: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Episode Summary In this episode of The Airbnb Roadmap Podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I manage our Airbnbs in about 30–45 minutes a week—while still keeping 5-star reviews rolling in. I share the very real side of setting up Airbnb #4 and #5 (aka: BOXES EVERYWHERE,

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49. The Day I Wanted to Sell Every Airbnb I Own

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2025/11/11

Episode SummaryHey, it’s Brittany Wenninger with Front Porch Realty powered by Real Broker LLC, and today’s episode is a little different. I’m getting real and a bit vulnerable about what happens behind the scenes when you’re in the middle of renovating new Airbnbs, juggling family life, and trying to keep everything running smoothly. From the easier-than-expected updates on our latest properties to the furnace fiasco that had me up at 4:30 AM in full panic mode, I’m sharing what

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48. How to Winterize Your Airbnb (Before It’s Too Late!)

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2025/11/04

Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator CourseWant to learn how to launch an Airbnb?: Every dollar counts when it comes to investing. Save $50 with the Promo-code: 5STARPODCAST Link: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Episode Summary Hey friends, it’s Brittany Wenninger with Front Porch Realty powered by Real Broker LLC, and today we’re talking all things winter prep for your Airbnb or short-term rental. Wisconsin winters are no joke (and neither is falling off a ski lift, which I may or may not

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47. The Airbnb Change Happened! Ways to Take Action

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2025/10/28

Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator CourseWant to learn how to launch an Airbnb?: Every dollar counts when it comes to investing. Save $50 with the Promo-code: 5STARPODCAST Link: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Episode Summary Airbnb just dropped one of its biggest updates ever, and it impacts every single host. As of this week, Airbnb has officially shifted to a host-only service fee model, meaning guests no longer pay the platform fee at checkout… we do. In this episode, I break down what

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46. Life Update: New Airbnb + Appraisal Shenanigans

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2025/10/21

Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator CourseWant to learn how to launch an Airbnb?: Every dollar counts when it comes to investing. Save $50 with the Promo-code: 5STARPODCAST Link: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Episode Summary This week’s episode is less “how-to” and more “real life.” I’m giving you a peek behind the scenes into one of the wildest weeks I’ve had in a while — juggling an AWS outage that shut down half my systems, onboarding my first assistant, and closing on our newest Airbnb

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45. Home Insurance 101: Must-Have Coverage for Airbnb...

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2025/10/14

Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator CourseWant to learn how to launch an Airbnb?: Every dollar counts when it comes to investing. Save $50 with the Promo-code: 5STARPODCAST Link: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Episode Summary Insurance can feel like alphabet soup, until something goes wrong. In this interview, I sit down with Nick Sommer of Country Financial (and one of my buyers!) to break down exactly what short-term rental owners need: how to structure coverage for STRs vs

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