Chapter 17
Subdividing Your Airbnb
IN THIS CHAPTER
Comprehending subdivision strategy
Deciding when to subdivide
Determining subdivision economics
Considering an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
In the world of short-term rentals, in rare situations the sum of the parts is greater than the whole, where having multiple Airbnb listings of private and shared rooms is better than have a single Airbnb listing the entire property. If you’re interested in finding out more how you can do this in your property, keep reading. However, subdividing probably isn’t the best choice for most Airbnb properties. Listing the entire property is typically better than listing its individual, component rooms for most hosts in most markets.
In this chapter, we look at how an Airbnb can be subdivided, when it makes most sense to do so, the economics of subdividing, and weighing the tradeoffs in making such a decision.
Understanding What Subdividing Your Airbnb Means
Having a two-bedroom house doesn’t mean that your only option on Airbnb is to list the entire home. You have different options available to you that ...
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