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Confessions of A BnB Bitch
A No-Nonsense Guide to Airbnb, VRBO, and Vacation Rentals—Short-Term Rental Hosting, Real Estate Investing, Passive Income
by Taylor Sterling
About the Book
A No-Nonsense (and Hilarious) Guide to Short-Term Rentals That Actually Work
The cover says it all: running a vacation rental is half business, half maid. But here’s the twist—when you run it right, you don’t have to live with a mop in one hand and a calculator in the other. “Anyone who tells you real estate is passive income is full of crap. … There’s nothing passive about owning real estate. ” – Dave Ramsey And he’s absolutely right. Although short-term rentals can be chaotic at times, they’ve been the most fun and lucrative part of real estate I’ve ever owned.
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Done right, you really can“make money while they sleep”—and once you get the hang of it (which I’ll share with you), it becomes a remarkable way to earn year-round income, build long-term wealth, and keep adding properties as you go. This book pulls back the curtain with honest lessons, outrageous true stories, and a practical system to help you build a short-term rental business that’s profitable and sustainable. And yes—the story about The Naked Realtor will make you laugh out loud.
Why shouldn’t learning be fun? Why Now? Because the Game Has Changed. The market is shifting. Regulations are tightening. "Revenge travel” is fading, and everyone with a spare closet thinks they’re a hospitality mogul. What used to be a fun side hustle is now a full-blown business—with real risk, serious competition, and no shortage of weirdos. Standing out isn’t optional anymore. It’s essential. And that’s where this book comes in.
What This Book Really Is This isn’t a dry checklist on “how to get rich quick. ” This is the real-deal, boots-on-the-ground, toilet-plunging, laundry-folding at midnight guide to mastering short-term rentals. Readers Say It Best⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Instructive and humorous—step-by-step tools plus hilarious true tales. ” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “It feels like advice from a friend who survived the Airbnb rollercoaster—funny, real, and packed with strategies.
” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Instead of a dull manual, it reads like an entertaining conversation—wise and laugh-out-loud. ” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The stories make the lessons stick, and the breakdown of Airbnb vs VRBO vs Booking was eye-opening. ” Inside You’ll Learn…
Where and what to buy so your property has the best shot at profitability
To gift or not to gift: what actually matters to guests (and what doesn’t)
To dog or not to dog: pet policies that can boost your bottom line
Arbitrage: how to profit even if you don’t own the property
No bull about “getting rich quick” (unless you’re sitting on unicorn properties—then let’s turn them into booking machines)
Where to spend on décor vs. where to cut corners
What your competition is doing—and how to do it better
How to keep the “Karens” out of your hair and protect your sanity The Bottom LineThis isn’t sugar-coated fluff. It’s not a boring manual either. It’s the real deal—half confessions, half playbook—written with humor, honesty, and enough aha-moments to change the way you host forever. You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. And you’ll walk away ready to run a vacation rental that’s fun, profitable, and (mostly) drama-free.
Key features
Done right, you really can“make money while they sleep”—and once you get the hang of it (which I’ll share with you), it becomes a remarkable way to earn year-round income, build long-term wealth, and keep adding properties as you go. This book pulls back the curtain with honest lessons, outrageous true stories, and a practical system to help you build a short-term rental business that’s profitable and sustainable. And yes—the story about The Naked Realtor will make you laugh out loud.
Benefits
Why shouldn’t learning be fun? Why Now? Because the Game Has Changed. The market is shifting. Regulations are tightening. "Revenge travel” is fading, and everyone with a spare closet thinks they’re a hospitality mogul. What used to be a fun side hustle is now a full-blown business—with real risk, serious competition, and no shortage of weirdos. Standing out isn’t optional anymore. It’s essential. And that’s where this book comes in.
What works well
What This Book Really Is This isn’t a dry checklist on “how to get rich quick. ” This is the real-deal, boots-on-the-ground, toilet-plunging, laundry-folding at midnight guide to mastering short-term rentals. Readers Say It Best⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Instructive and humorous—step-by-step tools plus hilarious true tales. ” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “It feels like advice from a friend who survived the Airbnb rollercoaster—funny, real, and packed with strategies.
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” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Instead of a dull manual, it reads like an entertaining conversation—wise and laugh-out-loud. ” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The stories make the lessons stick, and the breakdown of Airbnb vs VRBO vs Booking was eye-opening. ” Inside You’ll Learn…
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Confirmed Reader Feedback
3 confirmed reader reviews.
Honest, Practical, and Entertaining
Confessions of A BnB Bitch is a refreshing and straightforward guide to the world of short-term rentals. The author shares valuable insights, real-world lessons, and practical advice on Airbnb, VRBO, hosting, and real estate investing. The writing is engaging and easy to follow, making it both informative and entertaining. A great read for anyone interested in vacation rentals and building passive income!
Written with humor and full of very useful information
I read a different edition of this book and decided to share my thoughts here as well. I found myself smiling throughout. I’m familiar with this business, so it was especially interesting to read. The book offers a solid foundation and a clear checklist of things to consider. I picked up several ideas to use in practice
Direct, funny, and full of insider tips
This book is a refreshing and brutally honest guide to short-term rental hosting. The author shares real-life experiences, both the wins and the struggles, making it easy to relate to and learn from. I appreciated the no-fluff, straight, to, the, point advice on Airbnb, VRBO, and other platforms. The humor sprinkled throughout keeps it entertaining, while the practical tips on management, guest communication, and building passive income make it incredibly valuable. A must-read for anyone considering getting into vacation rentals or looking to level up their hosting game.









