How to Avoid Hosting Problem Guests in Your Airbnbs (Ep527)
Summary
Leo Walton, co-founder of Superhog, discusses the importance of risk management for short-term rental hosts and offers strategies for screening guests, especially after the shift towards self-check-ins due to COVID. The discussion emphasizes the need for hosts to take control of their risk management strategies and provides insights on using tools like Superhog to verify guest identities and manage damages.
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