In this episode of the Airbnb Nomads Toolbox, hosts Alex and Pooh tackle the pressing issue of preventing parties in short-term rentals. Responding to Ivy from Woken's question, they offer practical advice on maintaining order in Airbnb properties. From leveraging technology to setting smart pricing strategies, they talk about the proven methods to avoid troublesome guests and maintain positive relationships with neighbours.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Implement staggered minimum night stays, increasing the required length for bookings further in the future to discourage party-seekers and attract more responsible guests.
• Utilise technology like noise sensors (e.g. Minut) and Ring doorbells to monitor activity and detect potential rule-breaking behaviour in your rental properties.
• Set appropriate pricing to attract your target market and avoid undercutting yourself, as extremely low rates can attract problematic guests and reduce overall profitability.
• Cultivate positive relationships with neighbours by introducing yourself, explaining your business, and providing contact information to address any concerns quickly.
• Thoroughly vet potential guests by reviewing their information, speaking with them directly, and trusting your instincts about potential red flags.
• Install exterior cameras and lighting to monitor the property's surroundings without infringing on guest privacy inside the rental.
• Be cautious during slow seasons and resist the temptation to accept questionable bookings that could lead to problems and damage your reputation.
• Understand your specific market and adjust your strategies accordingly, as what works in one location may not be suitable for another.

BEST MOMENTS

"A lot of people do it and they do it successfully, but there is no way that you can possibly argue the point that you are not more at risk of having parties by offering one night stays.”

"Go over to your neighbours and really like put in the effort to get to make friends with those guys. When you take the property over or when you take on a rent on a rent to rent or whether you're managing it or buying it, whatever it is, the first thing you should do is go over to your neighbour’s house."

"Your gut feeling is always right. So if the gut feeling says, you know, I'm not sure about this booking, that's probably right."

"Once you build that relationship over the phone, there's less chance that, you know, I would say it's not guaranteed, but there's less chance that they're going to mess around in the property."

HOST BIO

Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years.

This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’.

Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.

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