This is what newbie STR hosts don't want...

[Bruce Woodruff]

Last night I got an email (actually 2 different ones) from people wanting to rent a STR of mine. We have a policy that states they must book the places at least 2 days in advance (which everyone should have IMHO). They were both local (huge warning sign).

And even though they were asking to be approved, they wanted the address of our place up front...before their request was approved.

Of course I declined both requests.....huge warning flags for me.....