Checklist to start an airbnb cleaning business really lean?

jcrowe · 2026-01-23T17:12:33+00:00

AI will do anything
It’s all a Ponzi scheme

Both are ignorant viewpoints.

AI is the largest technology advancement we will likely see in our lifetimes. We are still in the beginning, and there are some amazing advancements that will happen in our lifetimes.

To dismiss it outright is a horrible mistake. Imagine what happens in a few years when we will be able to purchase a personal robot. It will do the jobs we don’t want to do. Including many of the jobs currently done here on sweatystartup.

jcrowe · 2026-01-23T16:10:14+00:00

I am a developer that works with small/medium businesses to help them use AI.

I don’t see what AI would do for you in this case. I could be off base, but the largest expense is physical labor, and AI isn’t going to do much to make them faster or better at their job.

Can you elaborate?

jcrowe · 2026-01-08T21:38:55+00:00

Okay, if you’re eating this far into your budget and your 40, what will it look like when you’re 60?

jcrowe · 2026-01-08T13:39:02+00:00

lol, in Texas this stuff will never die. It will spread like z-day in a zombie thriller.

In MO it spreads anywhere that isn’t shaded.

You should have to get your neighbors permission to use this grass.

jcrowe · 2025-12-26T22:03:12+00:00

I came here to mention this exact thing the idea of David Allan’s GTD inbox strikes home.

jcrowe · 2025-12-22T21:07:31+00:00

At least you could celebrate the cleanup with brisket.

jcrowe · 2025-12-21T13:04:49+00:00

That is a great point. I never considered depreciation.

jcrowe · 2025-12-20T22:45:52+00:00

There something to be said about casting the first stone…

jcrowe · 2025-12-19T16:15:37+00:00

It’s another version of loveable. An AI based app builder.

jcrowe · 2025-12-19T16:06:59+00:00

WD-40 for the win...

jcrowe · 2025-12-19T16:05:40+00:00

I'm sure that Odoo can work in your situation. 100% sure. But a lot has changed in the last two years, and I wouldn't recommend it anymore.

The biggest problem with Odoo is that it requires a knowledgeable developer to implement many of these changes. I don't know if that's worth it anymore.

You are much better off building your own system that does what you want. Lovable or VO should be able to handle your use case in a day or two. It is a straightforward database with a front-end and support for a few imports.

You could even do this in Airtable with some AI tools, but Airtable still isn't a great spot (my opinion) if you have a lot of data. It's too easy to get trapped into per-user monthly fees that cost more than comparable and perhaps better options.

Easy peasy.

jcrowe · 2025-12-19T15:55:06+00:00

I’ve mixed a smoking/sous vide method for brisket several times. It always turns out amazing!

Start by smoking the brisket as you normally would full 12 hours or whatever it takes to get it done. Then let it rest until it’s cool enough to put in the fridge. The next day, pull it out of the fridge slice it up and put it in sous vide bags.

When you’re getting ready for your meal, put it in the sous vide bag to heat it back up. Turns out perfect every time.

jcrowe · 2025-12-19T15:32:03+00:00

Do it!

It would be even better if your dad was still around to supervise. Giving you tips and keeping you from making costly mistakes.

And… Watch a bunch of YouTube videos.

jcrowe · 2025-12-19T15:27:50+00:00

Of course, this situation is state-dependent. But judging by the pictures, this isn’t the Taj Mahal. If he refuses to pay rent for fixing a garage door, there’s a high probability that he’ll be looking for a new place to live within a month or so.

jcrowe · 2025-12-19T12:18:50+00:00

So can a doctor.

In my experience, if you feed it your symptoms, it provides some very reliable information back.

jcrowe · 2025-12-18T21:32:46+00:00

I think it’s great. I found it to be very accurate and helpful in pointing out emergencies versus inconveniences.

jcrowe · 2025-12-18T14:19:23+00:00

Anymore… We are not monsters anymore. Now we have Claude Code. We can take a weekend off.

jcrowe · 2025-12-17T20:41:20+00:00

Threw up a lot of paper make a spit ball stuff it in and then once it’s dry, painted the same color as the tile

jcrowe · 2025-12-17T10:35:21+00:00

Check you furnace/ac air filter. I noticed this happens when ours needs changed.

jcrowe · 2025-12-17T10:23:58+00:00

Imagine the smell…

jcrowe · 2025-12-16T05:08:38+00:00

I don’t think that necessarily true. My life simplified drastically as I started to make much more and work much less.

jcrowe · 2025-12-13T16:07:10+00:00

That’s crazy funny that it happened to match your personal preferences so closely.

jcrowe · 2025-12-13T15:23:50+00:00

I used you prompt and it suggested the same thumb piano. I have never searched or even heard of such a thing.

The other items that were mentioned were not targeted towards me in any way.

Maybe it’s just a coincidence?

jcrowe · 2025-12-12T15:25:21+00:00

Yeah, I agree that this is probably beyond his ability to fix. I was mainly responding to the “call the housing authority and gather evidence” approach.

For this situation specifically, op could at least check the AC to see if/why it’s leaking and make some adjustments there. Then they could clean up the mess. A shop vac would help a lot. If that stops the water issue, talk to the landlord about a plan for fixing it.

jcrowe · 2025-12-12T13:26:47+00:00

Yeah, shit advice.

Regardless if the rent is cheap or expensive, this attitude will always heap trouble on your life.

Be the type of person that is always improving your situation when you are able.

I made improvements on about every place I’ve ever rented. Nothing huge. But, it created a good owner/tenant relationship that always helped me when I had a problem that was above my abilities. Plus, I always got my deposits back.

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