Have you ever had something stolen from your Airbnb?
Summary
The presenter discusses the risk of theft in short-term rentals, noting that while it's a common issue with standard Airbnb bookings, it's significantly less prevalent with mid-term rentals (MTR). This is because MTR guests are likely to respect the property more, due to the longer booking period.
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