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COST ESTIMATE WORKSHEET

Initial investment

  • Renovations and repairs

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  • Table and chairs (enough to sit your maximum number of guests)

 

  • Sofa or loveseat

 

  • Coffee table

 

  • Bed or futon/sofa bed (keep in mind that many guests do not like to sleep on a futon or sofa bed, and Airbnb asks you to specify if you are offering a “real bed”)  

 

  • Nightstand

 

  • Television

 

  • White sheets and towels* (at least 2 sets per bed; we have 4)

 

  • Set of pillows +1 extra set for the closet

 

  • Blanket/ comforter

 

  • Bed coverings/decorative pillows

 

  • Mattress and pillow protectors

 

  • Full plate service (we recommend Corelle)

 

  • Set of silverware

 

  • Set of knives

 

  • Cutting board

 

  • Set of glasses

 

  • Set of wine glasses

 

  • Set of mugs

 

  • Small set of pots and pans

 

  • Coffee maker

 

  • Toaster/ toaster oven

 

  • Microwave

 

  • Kettle

 

  • Cooking utensils (spoon, spatula, etc.)

 

  • Corkscrew

 

  • Can opener

 

  • Kitchen towel

 

  • Trash can

 

  • Clothes hangers

 

  • Hair dryer

 

  • Umbrella (get a big one so people don’t take it)

 

  • Mop & bucket (if you're going to clean)

 

  • Vacuum cleaner(if you're going to clean)

 

  • 3-ring binder or plastic brochure holder

Monthly costs

  • Mortgage/rent

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  • Insurance

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  • Cleaning costs

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  • Laundry costs

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  • Amenities (soap, shampoo, snacks, water)

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  • Cleaning supplies

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  • Toilet paper

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  • Paper towels

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  • Trash bags and liners

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  • Utilities

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  • Cable & Wifi

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  • Taxes

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  • Business licenses

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