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Airbnb / Short-Term Rental

Rent out spare room or entire property on Airbnb. High demand in Dublin, Cork, Galway.

Startup Cost
€500
Potential Earnings
€500–3,000
per monthly
Time Commitment
part-time
Popularity
88/100

🇮🇪 Irish Context

Dublin hosts earning €1200-2500/month for spare rooms during tourist season

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1
Check local regulations (Ireland allows 90 days/year in rent-controlled areas)

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2
Prepare room/property (€500 for bedding, decor)

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Take professional photos

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4
List on Airbnb with competitive pricing

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5
Provide excellent guest experience for reviews

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Pros

  • High income per night
  • Meet people
  • Use existing property
  • Tax deductible expenses

Cons

  • Regulatory restrictions
  • Guest management
  • Cleaning between stays
  • Seasonal demand

Tags

#rental#property#hospitality#ireland

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