Dec 21, 2019
On today’s episode, Valerie Avery Hargrett shares how to turn a rental property into an AirBnB. She also shares and how she, along with her husband Melvin, plan to expand this business so they are not reliant solely on AirBnB.
Located in Chicago’s Pullman community, Valerie and husband launched their Bed and Breakfast through AirBnB back in October 2019, and they have been receiving constant inquiries leading to solid bookings every since.
Valerie’s role has been centered around building this new business through savvy marketing strategies and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing environment that draws new clients. She also shares how she incorporates other African American owned businesses into her business model.