The internet has made things so different for so many people, in so many ways. It is now possible to do things that would have seemed like science fiction many years ago. Watch TV in Finnish? Okay! Have a video chat with someone who’s nine time zones away? Not a problem. And there are also the things more level-headed futurists might have predicted. The internet has decentralized business in a big way.
Due to an internet- and app-based way of living, we all know about the ways you can order a pizza from your phone and have it delivered anywhere. You can summon a taxi without needing to speak to anyone. Except, maybe, the driver. And interestingly, you can now rent your home to someone who wants to stay in it for a holiday. Well, they want to stay in your city. If it’s your house specifically they want to sleep in, that’s another thing altogether.
Why Would I Want To Rent My House To A Stranger?
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Good question, but you know the answer already. For money. You obviously need to have a handle on any home safety concerns. But a lot of people prefer a house to a hotel. You can offer a competitive price to make sure you get bookings. Make sure the house is clean and smells nice. Get a Vellux blanket or another high-quality option on each bed, make it feel luxurious and let the good reviews build up.
Wait, Safety Concerns?
Well, you’re going to be leaving your house to, presumably, someone you don’t know. So you have to be confident that they won’t just see it as a chance to take advantage. The websites that allow you to put your house up for rent do some vetting of the people renting.
However, it would be naive not to do your own vetting as well. Some services will assist you with this. If you’re not going to be there, take anything you really value with you.
How Do I Make A Regular Income This Way?
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There are a few ways. First of all, you can just rent out a room while continuing to live there. In this case, you become a guest house owner essentially. Or you can stay with friends and give your guests space. In that case, make sure someone keeps an eye on the property. In the main, there won’t be problems, but it’s your house.
Look, Is All Of This Really Safe?
There are several different websites offering the opportunity, and they have a lot of subscribers. There are a lot of people renting their houses out and a lot of individuals booking them. It’s obviously working for them. That’s not to say that it’s without problems. The internet age has brought with it new issues we never thought about before. Just take every necessary precaution – there are a lot of guides on how to do so.
The longer you do anything, the more of a routine you can manage to get into, and there are good opportunities to make an income out there. Inform yourself before you take the plunge, and you may find that it’s a substantial side gig.
