What is the average monthly discount on Airbnb?

The actual discount will vary from host to host, but, especially in the slightly less in-demand cities, you will usually find between a 50 percent to 60 percent discount for a month-long stay.

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Having spent a lot of time traveling in South America (and most of that while bringing in little to no income), I have learned how to stretch a dollar (or five). Besides airfare, your number one expense while traveling is usually going to be where you lay your head at night. And if you are traveling as a couple, even your average hostel is going to start to add up (and let's be honest, hostels are not always the preferred option). Enter Airbnb. A fantastic site that offers you a wide range of options from a couch in the corner to a mansion on the beach. In countries such as Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, even on a night-by-night basis you can find rates for renting an entire apartment comparable to paying for a hostel. Not being the backpacking type, I prefer to set down roots temporarily in a city for the opportunity to live like a local for a time. This means I rarely spend less than a month in any city. What I was delighted to find, was that many apartments on Airbnb actually provide discounts for longer term stays. When booking my stay in the Caribbean town of Santa Marta, Colombia, I found discounts between 40 percent and 60 percent off the nightly rate when booking for more than two weeks.

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After about 20 minutes of searching and comparing, I settled on a beach-side luxury studio for $603 for a month. Booking by the nightly rate would have cost $1,550 for the month, so I saved $947. The actual discount will vary from host to host, but, especially in the slightly less in-demand cities, you will usually find between a 50 percent to 60 percent discount for a month-long stay. Even in major cities, there are still good deals to be had. Staying in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I was able to rent a duplex in the coveted Soho Palermo neighborhood for $732 for an entire month (with a total discount of 26 percent off the nightly rate). Airbnb has become a business for many in South America, where people work full-time managing multiple Airbnb apartments. The upside of this is you are often dealing with someone very keen for that five-star review, and hosts will often go out of their way to make sure you have a memorable experience. "Housewarming" gifts have included wine, fresh cut flowers, even bicycles to use to explore the city. One host offered the use of his other property on a secluded private beach for no extra charge since it was vacant one weekend.

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Are Barndominiums taxed in Texas?

In North Texas and most of the United States, barndominiums are taxed at the same rate as a traditional residential property.

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About The Author

Shannon Slater

Shannon is a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser and serves as the Vice President of the DW Slater Company. She joined David at the DW Slater Company in 2006. Shannon graduated Cum Laude from the University of North Texas with a BA degree. Prior to joining the DW Slater Company, she was an Elementary School Teacher for the Pilot Point Independent School District. Shannon is an FHA Certified Appraiser. Shannon is a designated member of the National Association of Appraisers and a member of the Association of Texas Appraisers. In her free time, Shannon enjoys spending time with her family, singing in a local church choir, and tandem cycling with her husband.