Andrew Keene - Airbnb: A 21st-Century Goldmine

Other Books by Andrew Keene

The New Wave of Trading:
The Future of Trading Stocks, Options, and Futures

February 2016

Master How to Trade Like a Hedge Fund Manager

February 2016

The Worlds Best Technical Indicator:
The Ichimoku Cloud

January 2014

How You Can Make Millions Trading Stocks
and Options Just Like Me

October 2013

Keene on the Market:
Trade to Win Using Unusual Options Activity,
Volatility, and Earnings

July 2013

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Airbnb

A 21stCentury Goldmine

2018 by Andrew Keene

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ISBN: 978-1-68261-726-7

ISBN (eBook): 978-1-68261-727-4

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Interior Design and Composition by Greg Johnson, Textbook Perfect

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Disclaimer

This book is not considered a substitute for financial or investing advice. Its sole purpose is to provide information that will help consumers better understand the Airbnb business model and how it can potentially be a sound investment decision for certain individuals.

Examples within the content of this book are not guarantees of return, or experience.

Andrew Keene, CEO of AlphaShark.com, has no vested interest in Airbnb, and the wisdom thats laid out throughout this book is an accumulation of research, data, and trends from his sound and astute trading strategies, as well as his personal experiences using the Airbnb model, both as a guest and a host.

Acknowledgments

There have been so many people who have literally contributed to helping me and supporting me during this project that I would be remiss if I didnt thank them for all theyve done. I appreciate it greatly.

To EO, Entrepreneurship Organization, and to my forum, the fiducies, thank you for the confidence, courage, and understanding of my crazy life throughout the two years we have been together. Without your help, this project would have been considerably more challenging, and I am honored that you accepted me and brought me into your lives. I appreciate it more than words can express. I am equally grateful to Raoul Davis and Leticia Gomex of Ascendant Group Branding for their assistance with certain aspects of this book and for their assistance with my research, always helping to ensure the process kept moving forward.

Without the help and commitment of all the Airbnb owners and hosts, who allowed me to interview them, answered my questions, and willingly gave their time and intellect to make this book the best it could be, I thank you so much. This includes CEO Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, who never would have created Airbnb without their dream. And Jill McKellan, thank you for your assistance to polish the abundance of information that was thrown your way.

This is my fifth book and I wish I could thank everyone individually, but I guess that I cannot because I do not have enough space. But, I will save the best for last.

When Ron Arrest won his NBA championship ring playing with the Los Angeles Lakers, he gave his ring to his therapist. He might have gone to more therapy than I did, but thank you Dr. Margaret Sawires for helping me become a better person. Baby Bolt, you might be my little Goldendoodle, but I love you so much. Then there is there is my family. My best and worst brother, Jeffrey Keene, thanks for being the shoulder to cry on when I am sad and strong arms to pick me up when I am down and out. Nancy, Ryan, and my two nephews, I know I am crazy, but thank you for letting be myself and not judging me. Then to my parents, I could never do what I have done in this world without you out. I believe that I inherited the best qualities of each of you to make me become the most amazing person I can be, so thanks.

Contents

by Vanessa Deleon

Ive heard people say that everything in life is either a lesson or blessing. Well, in the case of the author, Andrew Keene, it is a blessing that our paths have crossed, and Im excited about our future endeavors. I am owner/principal of an interior design firm located in the Chelsea area of Manhattan, Vanessa Deleon Associates, which has been in business for over 15 years. Recently, I have been newly introduced to the Airbnb ecosystem and community. I have designed for some famous residential and commercial sites. Lately, I have been much more involved with clients interested in working on high-end projects for Airbnb, similar to many of the projects involving Andrew. I have watched this ecosystem grow, and Im thrilled to be a part of this new exciting venture.

I first met Andrew while in Los Angeles auditioning for Andrews interior designer on primetime TV. Enthralled by his passion, energy, and enthusiasm for Airbnb and building his brand of rentals across the country, I found myself thinking, Wow, not only does this guy know everything about the Airbnb business model, but he also wants to share his invaluable insight and success to help others. Fortunate enough to sit across from my physical opposite, realizing we may have a lot in common. He is tall, blond, Caucasian male who dresses like a Cali boy, while I am a petite brunette with the typical New York style, but we share great synergies and passion for our properties and future.

The expression a picture is worth a thousand words reflects our view towards Airbnb properties; every little detail within the property has a significant impact on the result. Andrews unapologetic directness has motivated and challenged me in ways that I did not think possible. He is frugal about expenses, driven about finding the right Airbnb properties, but I always feel an embracing compassion talking to Andrew not only about business but about any personal problems I may have as well.

The old idiom you cant judge a book by its cover does hold true when it comes to Andrew. He looks like one of those California surfer dudes who spends his days on the beach, not in a coffee shop working on writing books on how to make money while simultaneously building his brands.

This book is indeed the most impactful and invaluable Airbnb book I have ever read. I loved reading this book filled with insight and wisdom. Andrew breaks it all down, step-by-step in four main sections showing anyone in the United States how they can make money on the Airbnb ecosystem, the process of how to host a property, items a property should have, and how to maximize the revenues of property. He is always willing to help, share, and talk about his expertise on Airbnb, the stock market, and cryptocurrencies.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Airbnb as a guest, a host, or someone who is passionate about finance. It could be the step youll need to true financial freedom.

The starting point of all achievement is desire.

Napoleon Hill

M y life is fast-moving, and has always exposed me to new concepts and ideas. An open mind and a knack for analyzing have led to a lot of amazing opportunities for me.