New to this....

[Tasheam0]

I'm new to this and would love if someone cold help me step by step with the setup and the expectations and the things needed from me the host 

[Alice-and-Jeff0]

1. Complete the tutorials here: https://www.airbnb-toolkits.com/my_toolkits

2. Read all the big topics here: https://www.airbnb.com/help

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3. Join the Community Forums and read as much as you can, specifically regarding bookings, cancellations, and getting paid: https://community.airbnb.com/t5/New-Hosts/What-tips-would-you-give-to-a-new-host/m-p/215615/highligh...

4. Bookmark this: https://community.airbnb.com/t5/Community-Help/Contact-Airbnb-A-Community-Help-Guide/m-p/16165#M2339...

5. Then take a mental inventory of your own personality and determine if you actually can handle people in your space, touching and ruining your things without being sorry (because it will happen) and how you will resolve conflict as it arises in your dealings with guests. It's different dealing with "guest-pectations" and people on vacation than it is with renters. 

6.  Read this entire thread: https://community.airbnb.com/t5/New-Hosts/What-tips-would-you-give-to-a-new-host/m-p/215681#M20385

7. Research all the local laws for hosting in New York - know them inside and out as hosts are now being fined hundreds of dollars for violations.  Also review your lease and/or HOA rules. 

Do the above before you even think about pushing "post" on your listing.  

Then get ready for fun, exciting and amazing people to enter your life and touch you in ways that would never have been possible had you not chosen to open your heart, head and home to the possibility of new encounters.  

Good luck. 

Alice & Jeff 

[Linda108]

@Tasheam0  The advice given by @Alice-and-Jeff0 is totally correct, but I sense you are looking for a more personal approach, perhaps an Air BNB mentor.  That doesn't exist, but you might look into posting on the New York Home Sharing Club for help.  On this site look under Discuss for Home Sharing Club.  Maybe you can find a mentor.  On the other hand, ultimately you need to own your business so take advantage of all the links @Alice-and-Jeff0 have given you.  Good Luck!!