How to Master Guest Screening For Your Short Term Rentals: The Key to Protecting Your Business
Summary
Leo Walton of Superhog and Heather Bayer discuss balancing a positive guest experience with the need for efficient and thorough guest screening. Screening helps hosts prevent damage, identify fraud, and combat fraudulent chargebacks. Screening practices should evolve with the advances in technology to include digital passports and integrations with existing STR tools.
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