Short Term Rental Screening

[Derick Bonsu]

What are you using for short-term rental screening these days, if any?

I've been using a company called SingleKey for a while now.

Pros: 

-Simple Web App

- Option to pay or let guest pay (I pay, but it's nice to have the option)

- Guest gets the email to complete so I don't have to deal with any personal information.

Cons: 

- I don't necessarily need a credit check. Airbnb/VRBO is handling payment. 

- At $30 a pop, while it's not the most expensive thing, I feel like it could be cheaper since I only want criminal/sex offender status.

[Michael Baum]

I don't screen like that at all. My average stay is about 7 days and I vet each guest by chatting with them and finding out what they are about.

Frankly I have never felt the need to do a thorough background check.