But I don’t use them for the credit/background check, just advertising.

A good rule of thumb for pre-1978 homes is to set aside an extra 10–15% of your rehab budget for surprises.If you like character homes and you’re buying right on price, the charm can easily outweigh the headaches — just make sure the math includes the reality of owning something with a few wrinkles; Alan, I hope this helps you a bit, tried to list most of the common issues with these older properties, I sent you a DM on BP... it's one of the reasons I do this, I hope you can assist.

Unfortunately, Airbnb doesn’t have a direct way to automatically enforce a “must check in within a week after last checkout” rule.

I’ll be a VA loan-eligible buyer by 2027 and am working on a real estate strategy and would appreciate feedback from anyone who’s taken a similar path. I also have a unique opportunity to buy a home w/ADU at 3.5% in t...

I cannot attest to him or his character, only what I have personally experienced.

Check public records for the property to confirm this and their ownership.

It can learn your voice, it can mimic your style, but it's going to be a "non-playing character" until you make it how you want it. 

But maybe he's just showing his real character. 

Edit Your Booking RulesFind the section called “Check-in and Check-out days” or “Arrival/Departure Days.”Click “Edit” (pencil icon).4.

There has to be a lot of trust and understanding of someone's character to get into an arrangement with someone that has no skin in the game.