
While becoming an Airbnb host sounds pretty straightforward, there can be a bit of a learning curve, Vincent noted. 7 secrets of a successful Airbnb Superhost.Here’s how the Brues have learned how to make money with a thriving side hustle, and their advice to those interested in hosting on Airbnb. “So far, we've netted almost $90,000, and that was with us occupying the entire second floor of the home.” “We started Airbnb-ing the three extra bedrooms in our house in October 2016, after almost six years of longer-term rentals, and found it to be much better financially and personally,” said Vincent. The switch allowed them to double their rental income, going from $15,000 per year to $30,000.


But after years of revolving roommates, the pair opted to give Airbnb a try. Rather than let their three spare rooms sit empty, the Brues decided to rent them out to long-term tenants. But the couple, who work from home as video editors, fell in love with the location, which is an easy 10-minute walk to the beach and less than a mile from a thriving oceanfront shopping and dining center.

When Vincent Brue, 40, and his wife, Eve, 38, purchased their four-bedroom Long Branch, New Jersey home in 2010, they knew it offered a bit more space than they needed.
