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Kenny Bedwell discusses the recent changes in Airbnb's host fees and their impact on short-term rental profits.

Are your Airbnb profits slipping and you don’t know why? Imagine waking up to a revenue model change that could make or break your short-term rental business. In this urgent solo episode, Kenny Bedwell breaks open the truth behind Airbnb’s blockbuster reversal on host fees, the quiet switch nobody was supposed to notice, but every smart investor needs to understand today. You’ll discover what’s really behind the fee flip, how it impacts your property’s ranking and bookings, and exactly how to adapt before the window slams shut. Don’t let another booking cycle pass you by while others get ahead. If you care about maximizing profit and avoiding algorithm disaster, you need these exclusive, data-backed strategies right now. Only Cash Flow Positive gives you the real numbers, the pitfalls, and the playbook to WIN before the changes vanish again! Timestamped Highlights 00:00 – The wildest podcast cold open yet—did Airbnb really listen to this show? 01:45 – The “split fee” is BACK: What it means and why it matters for your profit 05:40 – Insider data: What happened to hosts’ bookings and income after the single fee switch 08:30 – Why Airbnb claims hosts get “more bookings” (and why…

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