402. Hosting Hotline: Do I Need a Domain Name & Bank Account For My First STR?

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.Heather asks:I have a studio apartment that's attached to our house. We've had it on Airbnb since May of this year. I’m realizing I probably need an email address, domain name, and bank account for the rental. Should I have a Gmail business email, which costs money, or just create another free Gmail account? Any other advice? (00:03:48) How To Set Up A Bank Account For Your STR Business (00:05:58) Options To Create An Email Account & Domain Name(00:08:11) Why It Pays To Create An Inexpensive Landing Page Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, submit your burning hosting questions at: hostinghotline.com.Resources:• Click here for full show notes • Relay: lets.bankwithrelay.com/thanks-for-visiting• Video: The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Airbnb Business the RIGHT way• Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:StayFi | Go to www.stayfi.com and enter TFV to get 50% off your first three months.Owner Statements 101 | Save Your Seat: https://thanksforvisiting.com/courseBreezeway | Get Breezeway’s full guidebook, messaging, and operations tools for just $19.99 per unit per month!