Setting up direct bookings is a great way to save on fees, but you’re right—it requires extra effort to ensure everything runs smoothly.For vetting guests, start by asking a few questions when they inquire, like the purpose of their stay, how many people will be there, and if they’ve stayed in short-term rentals before.

If she's staying another 2 weeks, charge her what the rent would have been for Jan. 

If they’re not lying and you let them stay without charging anything.

He likely needs to stay where he is, save up money for a downpayment on his own, and buy when HE is ready.He's not ready. 

Over the next couple of years, I don’t plan to use the property often, but I may stay there occasionally when it’s not occupied.

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They can't keep claiming they don't have time to find a place to stay as they've had time. 

I stayed on their "a@@" for weeks and pulled the we are getting a lawyer card.  

thanks for helping justify my decision to stay with Stessa.  

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