The 1% BNBReviews of the1percent.com

Scammers!! At first I was told the whole program cost $8k then someone else called me by the the name of Steve saying he worked for Chi Ta and charged me an extra $4k, promised everything was included, big lie. Once you pay you realize now you got to pay the people that are helping you obtain the credit cards which charged about $4k and they are not all at 0% interest like they say. Then you got to pay for furniture and they push an interior decorator which cost another $30k, then you have the other girl they use to set up your home on Airbnb, so when they say everything is included, it is not true. Please do not give these people your money, they are not making money off of the Airbnb but in selling this so-called course. If anyone else out there got ripped off by them please respond, we can all get together and sue this company. The more people we have the better.

I was hesitant to move forward and they told me they would add a refund clause to the contract. I’ve been presented a couple of properties that to hit there targets require $55k, around 24k design fee and 30k in furniture. Then after their management fee if you want them to manage them they don’t break even until 18 months. After going over a couple of properties and saw this I asked for a refund and am being told I am not eligible. I thought there guys were doing good business but it seems they are quite deceitful.

Unfortunately very disappointed. I normally don't like to leave bad reviews but I have to warn future clients. I am an Active Duty military member and reached out to BnBLeverage for opportunity where they briefed me me and my family make. They set us up with a BnB in the Poconos, assured us of the profits, forgot to mention a $50/guest short term rental fee until the last minute with the property and mentioned it would only require a few hours a week on our part to manage. The reality was vastly different and now, a year later, we are out of business with over $30,000 in credit card debt to pay off with no support from The 1 Percent BNB aka BnBleverage!!

They amplify all the profits you will be making and make it seem like zero risk if your business should go under. That's simply not true. The credit card through chase they recommend, while it has a $50k maximum, still needs to be repaid by YOU if your business fails, regardless of the LLC safety net they talk about. High RISK with this company; Buyer Beware!!

I recently had an experience with The1Percent, a company that claims to offer Airbnb arbitrage services, promising high profits and financial freedom. Unfortunately, my experience—like that of many others—did not live up to their glossy marketing and exaggerated claims. From the beginning, their sales team painted a picture of effortless passive income, assuring me that their system was foolproof and that I would see significant returns quickly. However, once I was locked into their program, the reality was far different. The costs associated with securing and furnishing rental units were vastly understated, and the company failed to disclose the true challenges of running an Airbnb arbitrage business, such as occupancy fluctuations, city regulations, and hidden expenses. One of the biggest issues was the misleading revenue projections. They used best-case scenarios to showcase potential earnings but did not account for real-world variables like market saturation, seasonal downturns, and maintenance costs. When I raised concerns about my actual numbers not matching their projections, the support team offered little practical guidance, often shifting the blame to “execution errors” on my part rather than acknowledging the unrealistic expectations they set. Additionally, their mentorship and training materials lacked depth, often recycling generic advice that could easily be found online for free. Once they had my money, the level of support and transparency significantly declined. It became clear that The1Percent prioritizes selling their program over ensuring client success. If you are considering working with The1Percent for Airbnb arbitrage, I strongly urge you to do thorough research. Speak with actual hosts, calculate real expenses, and be cautious of any company that makes it sound too easy. This business model can be profitable, but not in the way The1Percent advertises. Their claims are misleading, and many clients end up losing money rather than making it. Proceed with extreme caution

I have refrained from writing this review because I never want to intentionally harm a business. However, I feel that we were grossly misled on our sales call, and part of this is due to our inexperience. I want others to know the right questions to ask before working with them or any BnB Arbitrage company. After three calls with their sales representative, we were excited to work with them, as their DFY model seemed ideal for our entry into the STR market. We asked if everything was included in the initial fee, and we were told yes. However, after paying and having our onboarding call, we learned that interior design was an additional fee, and that not everything was included. They are trying to keep us locked in due to the contract we signed. The issue is that, as newcomers, we missed the fact that interior design was not mentioned in the contract. We trusted the information shared during multiple Zoom calls and the written FAQ, which states: “This is NOT just another coaching program or course. When you work with us you will have a team assigned to you and we will do 95% of the work for you, including but not limited to: finding your ideal property, negotiating the lease, interior design, furnishing, writing your Airbnb listing, helping set up your LLC.” As soon as we realized we were misled, we requested a refund. They refused, claiming they had already done significant work for us (which is untrue) and that we had already watched the course. We proposed a refund minus $3,000 to account for the one onboarding call and course, which we felt was very generous, given that the course content could easily be found through free resources like YouTube. After a lengthy back-and-forth, they offered us $1,000, significantly less than what we paid. We then took the step of filing a chargeback with our credit card (something we’ve never done before and don’t take lightly as I never want to intentionally harm a business). Once they received notice, they asked us to withdraw the chargeback, stating they would “negotiate” with us once it was withdrawn. We explained that our trust had been broken, and we were open to withdrawing it only if we could come to an agreement first. They refused to negotiate until we withdrew the chargeback, which felt designed to pressure us into compliance. We requested the Zoom recordings where we specifically asked about additional fees, but they refused to provide them, sharing only the first call recording. While some may have had a positive experience with them after receiving all the facts upfront, be warned: even if they mislead you, they will not take accountability, issue a refund, or act with integrity. We found them to be unethical and would not recommend them.

Deceptive Practices and Poor Business Ethics I came across an Instagram ad late last year, just before Christmas, and decided to take a meeting with the company. During the meeting, the salesperson aggressively pitched their services, even offering to "front load" my contract for two properties at once to help cut taxes for 2024. They claimed to be the best in the industry, guaranteeing both their services and profitability of the property. I admit, I had a few beers before the meeting as it was our holiday party week, right before Christmas, and ended up buying into their sales pitch. The plan was for services to begin in January. However, life took an unexpected turn—wildfires in Los Angeles disrupted me directly, impacting my family and friends. On top of that, I am having to deal with a serious health crisis involving a close family member. In the first week of January, I reached out to explain my situation and requested to delay starting the program until later in the year. I asked for a refund as I am uncomfortable having a random company "bank" such a large amount of cash...To my surprise and astonishment, the company responded by claiming I didn’t "qualify" for a refund. Let me be clear: I NEVER started the program. There was no onboarding, no house searches, no training, and no services provided. I didn't even has a SINGLE Zoom call or meeting via phone or otherwise since paying them! Despite this, they are attempting to keep my $15,000, claiming the holidays counted as "time spent" on my contract. They even allege I received training materials—which I didn’t—and the materials they reference were supposedly sent via Facebook Messenger, a platform I don’t even use. Adding to the confusion, the company is currently undergoing a rebranding process, which has made their already disorganized communication even worse. All interactions are limited to Facebook Messenger, which feels unprofessional and unaccountable. This is coming from a cybersecurity and technology executive, a CISSP, that literally manages this for a billion dollar company and consults with startups and brands large and small... As far as I’m concerned, this company has taken advantage of my circumstances and is using false pretenses during their sales process to keeping money for services they never rendered, using a confusingly worded contract with terms and conditions they don't ensure you're aware of prior to signing up. It’s frustrating, dishonest, and an incredibly poor way to do business. I hope this review helps you avoid an experience like mine...and helps them become a better company. Shameful.

This company operates dishonestly, making promises they never fulfill. The salespeople assure exceptional results but fail to deliver on any of their commitments. Be cautious with your money, as they will pressure you into spending thousands and continue asking for more. Avoid this company to protect your hard-earned income.