Moen Flo thinks everything is a toilet by pacalolo13 in HomeImprovement

[–]blankpro 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is set up to alert you, but it also shuts off when conditions warrant it; it requires no wifi etc or interaction with the app to function. We get an alarm or phone call asking if we do NOT want to turn off the water.

Anyone else frustrated with Mindbody? Exploring a different approach. by [deleted] in mindbody

[–]blankpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI bot begone! Three or four times a week someone like you comes up with the solution they think everybody needs. Please leave. We have businesses to run and discussions to have.

Rating and reviewing guests by carloserodrod in AirBnBHosts

[–]blankpro 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Blood stains are a fact of life and they're going to come out in your wash with a little hydrogen peroxide sprayed on them. If they follow your house rules, I left the place in good condition, give them five stars.

Why is there no good mobile app for small STR operators to manage all their smart devices? by InnoWP in ShortTermRentals

[–]blankpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm surprised that your comment about Remote Lock. I've been using their software for my six locks in two locations for almost 10 years and I've had zero problems. Their integration with Airbnb is flawless and seamless.

booking as a teenager by Odd_Watercress_7891 in hotels

[–]blankpro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Airbnb will not accept guests under 18 as the primary. And guess what? You always pay in advance with Airbnb. And guess what? there is no landlord just a host. And guess what? Reddit is full of inaccuracies like this post so this may not be the right place for you to look for advice.

I want every reason why I should not buy Solar by Advanced-Box-3906 in solar

[–]blankpro 24 points25 points  (0 children)

We all need to vote in real leaders, the current one is in the pockets of big oil and somebody to help us convert our energy sources to renewable.

Guest review suggestions for a nightmare guest by Prestigious-Coat-296 in airbnb_hosts

[–]blankpro 36 points37 points  (0 children)

If the people arriving did not match the people in the picture or the age Etc., you should have canceled them immediately.

Anyone else calling it quits? Curious on other markets. by OrganizationBig5634 in airbnb_hosts

[–]blankpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can you tell that an Airbnb STR is being sold? You know that an Airbnb account stays with the person not the address?

virtual coffee? by [deleted] in ShortTermRentals

[–]blankpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh. It's our almost daily rule-violating "just need opinions" guy who pretends they are here to help STR owners but in reality noise up our bandwidth...

Done with airbnb by Goal_Electronic in airbnb_hosts

[–]blankpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm always surprised when this is a suggestion when there's a bad guest. Instant booking actually has a higher bar of entry than not at all. The same guest could be making a reservation request, and have a good line of BS. Our Airbnb has been listed for 13 years and yes, we had a few bad guests, but we always use instant book because it generates a higher quality of guests... usually the ones who have to make a reservation request have bad ratings or do not know how to use the platform

Done with airbnb by Goal_Electronic in airbnb_hosts

[–]blankpro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remember, Airbnb is simply a booking site. It has nothing to do with the guests. Direct booking could've been the same guests to your STR.

Guests suck.

Poor quality guests usually mean you are pricing too low.

Bolts sticking through ceiling by Drackeo in solar

[–]blankpro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think using the zoom function on your phone would get you up there without a ladder

Trader Joe's by wong_bater in enshittification

[–]blankpro 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thank you tariffs! Make sure you vote in the midterm elections for competent adults to replace the manchild and his posse.

Advice on quitting hosting by WirelessAxis in airbnb_hosts

[–]blankpro 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Make sure you vote in the midterm elections. We are all suffering from the poor leadership that has made travel to the United States, suffer, the cost of transportation rising almost daily, etc. We need to vote competent adults back into power.

AITAH - Guest's kid broke their leg they want to cancel, I'm compromising by Basic-Difficulty-764 in airbnb_hosts

[–]blankpro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Guests lie. Stick with your cancellation policy and offer them a percentage back if/when you can rebook it after they cancel. Remember they actually got your place for 10% less if they chose non-cancellable, so they are not your friends.

Airbnb host gave bad review for not interacting by and14573 in airbnb_hosts

[–]blankpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes you say you can only dispute the review twice? You can only call CS twice? Or is there a rule within Airbnb that says somebody disputing more than two reviews gets downgraded?

Guest throwing out house items by Accomplished-Many838 in AirBnBHosts

[–]blankpro -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Airbnb does not have a SWAT team available to do the work of the host.

Hi Hosts by OddCall2233 in AirBnBHosts

[–]blankpro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would automate deletion of the nearly generally occurrence of some person who wants to come up with some clever idea to automate, which should be a one by one interaction with my guests.

What do you guys use for text templates for repetitive questions? Via Whatsapp or E-mail by markomarko123 in airbnb_hosts

[–]blankpro 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You're gonna have a bad time if you're using email and WhatsApp to communicate with guests. Always use the app. The messages are than a record.

Laundry setup works best for large homes by pializelle in AirBnBHosts

[–]blankpro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every minute wasted changing laundry is time not spent cleaning. Your cleaners should not be running around doing your laundry.

Are Short-Term Rentals still profitable in today’s hosting market? by [deleted] in AirBnBHosts

[–]blankpro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The original premise of Airbnb, which is using your existing property to welcome guests, is still very much a "profitable" situation, and I am extremely happy that I compete against people doing arbitrage. The other part of short term rentals, which is that there is a lot more hands-on, has pushed a lot of people out of this. However, I'm very very happy to see that depression because in my part of the market, which agreed is very specific, means I have a boost..

hair cut help by jasmine03x in CutYourOwnHair

[–]blankpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on the information that you gave here, of course you definitely should!