------------------------------------------------------------------------Here's our current guess: "The builder's plans and the build may not line up perfectly, so the buyer could sue for breach of contract or a similar claim."

If you want to take the guest to small claims court, a judge is going to want to see an agreement between you two, not between Vrbo and the guest. 

Based on his claim of net-worth above 100M, it is strange that it has reached the lawsuit level.https://setexasrecord.com/stories/666762037-court-activity-o...

However, the simplest way for an intra-family transfer would be to quit claim deed the property to your sole name/entity, which comes with no warranties or guarantees. 

On a larger and more complicated claim is when a public adjuster working for you makes the biggest difference.  

I wouldn't recommend Quit Claiming it during that time but otherwise that should be the only thing. 

There's a self-proclaimed Section 8 guru online who claims he hires random property managers through this website called Thumbtack.

We've only made maybe 10 - 15 claims in 12 years.  

The one who thinks that they are masters of the universe in EVERY area of life, has 30 different businesses, claims to be fit as a fiddle, with a life in perfect harmony, shows off huge toys, has 30 different businesses, including selling their time by the hour to provide coaching... this person is not running a real estate syndication business.

., property management companies aren’t legally required to carry general liability insurance, but it’s highly recommended for protection against bodily injury or property damage claims.