9. How We Make Money
Guests pay
$3 reservation fee
Season pass
3-mos for $15
6-mos for $25
1-yr for $40
Hosts/guests can choose to be verified
$25 fee (zero sum)
Advertising
Direct
Affiliate marketing
10. Where the Money Goes
Website
Hosting
Maintenance
Support
Marketing
Google / Facebook ads
Host verification (zero sum)
$20 background check
$5 to charity
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