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EXPERTOFFLINE60 DAYS

Rent & Sublet for EUR 1,500/Month Profit

Lease property, furnish, and Airbnb it for profit. 60-day setup to first EUR 1,500 month.

Starting Capital

€3,000

Target Earnings

€1,500

Participants

1,247

Success Rate

31%

🎯 Challenge Goal

Generate EUR 1,500+ monthly profit from Airbnb arbitrage

Day-by-Day Roadmap

Research profitable areas

10 hours

Analyze Dublin, Cork, Galway Airbnb data. Find underserved areas.

Find landlord willing to sublet

20 hours

Pitch landlords on guaranteed rent + profit share.

Lease property

5 hours

Sign lease. Pay first month + deposit (EUR 2,000-3,000).

Furnish strategically

20 hours

IKEA basics + nice touches. Budget EUR 1,500.

Create premium listing

8 hours

Professional photos, compelling copy, competitive pricing.

Launch and get first bookings

5 hours

Offer 20% discount for first 5 reviews.

Optimize pricing

5 hours

Dynamic pricing based on demand. Target 80%+ occupancy.

Hit EUR 1,500 profit month

Ongoing

Revenue - (rent + cleaning + fees) = EUR 1,500+

Success Stories

Rachel S., Dublin

+€1,850

Generated EUR 1,850/month profit from Ballsbridge apartment after all costs

Pro Tips

Target tourist areas near attractions
Offer instant book for more reservations
Hire cleaner (budget EUR 30-40 per turnover)
Respond to messages within 1 hour
Price 10-15% below hotels for competitive edge

Common Mistakes

Not checking local Airbnb regulations
Cheap furniture that needs replacing
Pricing too high for new listing
Poor communication with guests
Not budgeting for damages/repairs

Required Skills

NegotiationInterior designCustomer serviceProperty management

Rewards

Badge: Airbnb Entrepreneur Badge

4,000 Points

Property Portfolio Masterclass

Ready to Start?

Join 1,247 people taking this challenge

Account required (free)

Disclaimer

Results vary. Success rate: 31%. Not guaranteed. See terms.

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