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She spent $100,000 on a tiny home in California. Now she rents it on Airbnb.

Finance April 5, 2026

Sakura Kishiro packs a lot into 400 square feet. Loading audio narration… The 26-year-old and her partner started seriously thinking about building a tiny home last fall. They soon settled on a modern-style model with bright glass windows and a custom, generously-sized back deck. For a little over $100,000, the…

My Airbnb made me ,300 a month and was almost always booked. Nightmare guests made me quit hosting.

My Airbnb made me $2,300 a month and was almost always booked. Nightmare guests made me quit hosting.

Finance February 21, 2026

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Wendy Martin, 50, who chose to delist the Airbnb on her property near Dayton, Ohio, after bad experiences with guests. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.We purchased our property from a family member who was already doing Airbnb.The…

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She spent $100,000 on a tiny home in California. Now she rents it on Airbnb.

My Airbnb made me $2,300 a month and was almost always booked. Nightmare guests made me quit hosting.

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