How to Spot a Problematic Guest Before They Book-080

Grab your copy of “The 7-Day Vacation Rental-Jumpstart” downloadhttps://vacationrentalresolutions.com/The-7-Day-Vacation-Rental-Jumpstart.pdf How to Spot a Problematic Guest Before They Book – Episode 080 That feeling in your gut when a booking request seems just a bit off? You’re not imagining it. And in this episode, we show you how to listen to those instincts and protect your rental with confidence. Guest screening is one of the most critical skills in short-term rental management—yet few hosts are taught how to do it well. From deciphering vague inquiries to handling rule-breakers before check-in, this episode is your go-to guide for identifying red flags before they turn into five-star regrets. 🎯 Here’s what you’ll learn: How to spot vague messages and evasive repliesWhen a “local booking” might mean troubleWhy last-minute, review-free guests require a closer lookHow pre-booking behaviour predicts in-stay issuesWhy your gut is your best guest screening tool🕒 Episode Timeline: [01:30] - Booking messages that feel “off” [04:08] - Locals booking for the weekend? Ask why [06:12] - Last-minute bookings: blessing or risk? [08:25] - Rule-testing before booking = red flag [10:48] - Guests acting entitled before check-in [13:15] - The power of your gut feeling [15:10] - Guest screening tips inside the Mastering Vacation Rentals course 💬 Your vacation rental isn’t just a property—it’s your peace of mind. Learn how to safeguard it without guilt, guesswork, or burnout. 💡 Understanding vacation rental booking psychology isn’t optional—it’s essential if you want to increase Airbnb bookings and attract the right guests.#Problematic Guest #Vacation Rental Problematic Guest #VacationRentalTips #GuestScreening #HostSafety #RentalRedFlags #ProtectYourProperty #TrustYourGut #DeclineWithGrace #VacationRentalSuccess #SafeHosting #SmartHosting ⇒ TO READ OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT:https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/2025/07/how-to-spot-a-problematic-guest-before-they-book-080 Grab your copy of “The 7-Day Vacation Rental-Jumpstart” downloadhttps://vacationrentalresolutions.com/The-7-Day-Vacation-Rental-Jumpstart.pdf🎓 Want to convert more browsers into bookers?Check out the “Mastering Vacation Rentals: Start, Manage, & Thrive in the Rental Business” course.https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/mastering-vacation-rentals-build-manage-and-grow-a-profitable-business/Join one of our groupsLinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12947256/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/groups/vacationrentalresolutionsSay hi on socialLinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/vacation-rental-resolutionsFacebook — https://www.facebook.com/vacationrentalresolutions/Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/vacationrentalresolutions/BlueSky — https://bsky.app/profile/vacationrentalpro.bsky.socialListen to The Vacation Rental Resolutions Podcast herehttps://vacationrentalresolutions.com/PodcastYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@VacationRentalResolutionsA Division of Keystone Hospitality Property Development