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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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