3 ways to save time when renting out your space with Stashbee

More and more people have been looking to side hustles as a new stream of income. It could be your creative outlet or a skill you’re good at and enjoy outside of your work time. But if you’d rather not lift a finger and earn extra income at the same time, there’s Stashbee; the simplest, smartest and most sustainable way to earn income by simply renting out your spare space.

Whether it’s your driveway, garage or shed in the garden, you can make good use of your unused space. But to ensure it’s not a chore, here’s three handy tips to help you save a bit of time:

Set up Instant Book

If you list your spare parking space with Stashbee, you can keep things simple by setting up the Instant Book feature. 

What is Instant Book? It basically allows Renters to book your parking space straight away! Obviously this all depends on the availability you have when setting up your listing, but it means people can book and use your space without the hassle of you needing to confirm and accept it. 

Plus, turning on Instant Book will (instantly!) make your parking space more appealing. As Renters can book parking spaces on an hourly basis, it’s possible that many people will be looking for a parking spot nearby and fast. By having the Instant Book feature turned on, those who are in a rush can book your space easily and swiftly.   

In other words, you can utilise your space effectively and efficiently, whilst Renters can book your space in a hurry - it’s a win-win!

Make your availability known

If Instant Book isn’t an option, and even if it is, it’s a great idea to fill in your availability calendar. This ensures Renters can correctly book your space on the days it is available to use. 

It’ll waste time for the both of you if your calendar shows the space is available to book on a day it really isn’t. So, to make sure both parties are on the same page, it’s important for Hosts to keep their calendar up to date to avoid any confusion. 

If you have a long-term storage or parking Renter using your space, it’ll be good etiquette to let them know of any last minute changes that may prevent them from using or accessing the space on particular days.

Use KeyNest to exchange keys

If your storage or parking space has a locked gate or door, the next step is to provide your Renter with the required keys/fobs so they can access your space. This is especially important if you’re allowing your Renter to have ‘anytime’ access to your space, meaning they can come and access the space without you needing to be there. 

You might be wondering what’s the best way to go about handing over the keys to your Renter. Well, a simple, smart and secure way is to use KeyNest. If you’re not able to physically meet with Renters, sign up with KeyNest and drop your keys off somewhere local. Then, your Renter can go ahead and pick them up in their own time and start using the space right away. 

There are loads of benefits to using KeyNest to arrange your key collection. You’ll be notified when your keys are picked up and dropped off, all keys are stored securely at a range of vetted stores and locations, and the key lockers are monitored by 24-hour CCTV.

Stashbee prides itself on being an easy and efficient way to earn income. Which is why there are many time saving features available for Hosts to implement. Instant Book, the availability calendar, and using KeyNest are our three major tips to making sure you get bookings quickly and start earning money without the hassle.