Logan Humprey: Finding The Meaning Of Life In Short-Term Rentals
via Rent Responsibly
“What is the purpose of life? It’s a heavy question, but one that Logan Humphrey felt compelled to answer. So, in 2016, he decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Philosophy at the University of Arkansas where he could learn from history’s best thinkers.
In the months leading up to the start of classes, he began renting out his tiny 400 square-foot apartment on Airbnb to supplement is income from a job at a cafe, staying with friends while guests visited. He vividly remembers his very first booking. “The first booking I had was for $35 net. I had no clue what a cleaning fee was or even if it would book. I’m pretty sure I didn’t even have the listing set up correctly,” Logan said. “They booked at 10 p.m. and I was lying in bed reading. I had to frantically get the place ready for them to stay at to check in at 11 p.m. that same day.”
The chance booking and frantic preparations paid off. Logan met the guests at the door, and they shared how much they appreciated that he was able to accommodate them…”