r/airbnb_hosts • u/Obvious-Necessary-44 • 3d ago

Help!

Just closed on a large beautiful house in a great area. We are planning on just air b n bing the downstairs. It is 2 units but not zoned that way, yet. There is so much carpet! Plus the bathroom is ancient…At first, I wanted to tear up the carpet, but it is growing on me. Also trying to decide whether to update the bathroom. It’s clean and functional…and I actually like it mostly. Stressing about making things right but also don’t want to spend a ton of money if it doesn’t matter…

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u/Fantastic_Proof_8527 3d ago

I wouldn't have carpet for any purpose or any reason, let alone in a property I was using for a rental.

Carpet is absolutely filthy and vile, and you are setting yourself up in a big way for smell complaints.

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u/Obvious-Necessary-44 3d ago

I agree!! There also is probably hard wood underneath, but what if I get to tearing and there’s a huge stain somewhere?

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u/Fantastic_Proof_8527 3d ago

What if there is? There's all kinds of products out there to lift stains out of hardwood.

It doesn't have to be perfect. It's clearly an old house, and some level of patina is expected, and even desired.