1. It Shows You the Real Picture of Your Earnings Many hosts look at their payouts from Airbnb and assume that’s their profit. But that’s rarely true. Once you subtract cleaning costs, supplies, repairs, and platform fees, your actual earnings might look very different. Accounting helps you see the full picture. You’ll know exactly what comes in, what goes out, and where you can cut unnecessary costs. It’s the difference between “I think I’m making money” and “I know I am.” 2

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