No fees. No 1099s. Save thousands every year.
Airbnb, VRBO, Hipcamp — they all work the same way. You list your property, they take a cut, and at the end of the year you get a 1099 reporting every dollar to the IRS.
They take a cut — 3-15% of every booking goes to the platform
They report your income — 1099s sent to you and the IRS
They control the relationship — their rules, their terms, their policies
They create tax liability — income tax, self-employment tax, state tax
See what happens to $30,000 in annual guest revenue.
| Host earning $30,000/year | Corporate Platform | Fyreside Club |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fees | $900 (3%) | $0 |
| Federal income tax (22%) | $6,600 | $0* |
| Self-employment tax (15.3%) | $4,590 | $0* |
| State income tax (~5%) | $1,500 | $0* |
| Fyreside membership | — | ~$2,500/year |
| You keep | ~$16,400 | ~$27,500 |
*Fyreside Club is a private membership association. Hosts receive private compensation from fellow members, not rental income. No 1099s are issued. Consult your own advisors regarding your personal situation.
Fill out the application below. We'll review and schedule an onboarding call.
1:1 call to learn how to operate in the private. Get your agreements and training.
Create your property listing for fellow club members to discover.
Welcome guests, sign private agreements, receive compensation directly.
one-time
or $997/year (save $527)
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A Private Membership Association (PMA) is a group of people who have agreed to associate privately, outside of public commerce. Members interact under private agreements rather than public commercial transactions. This structure has a long legal history in the United States, rooted in the constitutional rights of free association and private contract.
Airbnb is a public commercial platform. They process payments, take fees, and report your income to the IRS via 1099. Fyreside Club is a private membership association. We don't process payments — guests pay hosts directly. We don't report income — because we're not involved in the transaction. The agreement is between two private members, not between you and a corporation.
Fyreside Club doesn't process or handle payments between hosts and guests. Since we're not a payment processor or intermediary, we have nothing to report. Hosts receive private compensation directly from fellow members. How you handle your personal finances is between you and your advisors.
Setup & Onboarding is $997 (one-time), which includes your first month. Monthly membership is $127, or $997 if you pay annually (saving $527). There are no booking fees or commissions on stays — ever. Compare this to the 30-40% you lose to platforms and taxes with Airbnb.
Guests pay you directly using private payment methods: Zelle, Venmo, cash, check, or Bitcoin. You agree on the compensation amount in your property-use agreement, and the guest pays you directly. Fyreside never touches the money.
Many hosts use multiple platforms. You can continue listing on Airbnb or elsewhere while also hosting through Fyreside. Over time, as you build your Fyreside guest base, you may find you prefer operating in the private.
A 1:1 video call walking you through how to operate in the private, including: understanding the PMA structure, setting up your property-use agreements, choosing private payment methods, creating your listing, and best practices for communicating with guests. You'll also receive templates and ongoing support.