How to prevent your guests from smoking in your Airbnb’s (Ep578)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how to prevent guests from smoking in your Airbnb and other potential issues like parties and noise complaints. The episode highlights the early days of Airbnb and emphasizes the importance of managing properties remotely and creating a positive relationship with neighbors. Hosts should consider methods for addressing potential problems such as noise and smoking to maintain good relationships with neighbors and avoid negative consequences.
Key Insights
- •Early Airbnb focused on unique homes and experiences different from hotels, highlighting the individuality of each property. The podcast noted the importance of building a strong community of hosts and guests, which was core to the early success of the platform.
- •The challenges of remote hosting included dealing with complaints from neighbors about parties, noise, and smoking violations. Managing these issues is essential for being a good neighbor.
Action Items
- ✓Hosts should develop strategies to prevent problems like noise and smoking, and have a plan in place for dealing with complaints from neighbors.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →WIND Technologies: WIND Technologies is mentioned as a tool for monitoring noise and smoke.
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Failing to address neighbor complaints can result in calls to the police or Homeowners Associations, leading to negative outcomes for the host.
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