Have a Bad Feeling About Your Airbnb Guests? Watch this.

Richard FertigMay 20, 20194m 19s2.9K viewsScore 75
Hosting Operations
intermediate
guest screening
instant book
risk management
trust your gut
host intuition
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Summary

AI-generated

Hosts can learn to trust their intuition when screening potential guests, especially for Instant Book reservations. The video advises that a gut feeling about a guest's sketchiness, even with a lucrative booking, is often a valid warning sign that can prevent future problems and financial loss.

Key insights

  • A guest profile photo that is unusual or concerning (e.g., a controversial political figure) can be a red flag indicating potential issues.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Prioritizing the immediate financial gain from a booking over potential risks associated with a suspicious guest can lead to significant future problems, including property damage, legal fees, and time spent dealing with platforms.

Tools & resources

  • Get Started on Airbnbcourse

    Richard Fertig's 'Get Started on Airbnb' course offers guidance for hosts.

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