I’d love to hear what you’re currently using to verify this information and whether or not it’s helped you screen better applicants.

Hi everyone,I have a question for hosts who do midterm rentals (30–90 days) through Airbnb.If a guest books 1–2 months and pays through Airbnb, do you still require additional screening such as:A lease agreementBackground checkCopy of government IDAdditional security depositSigned house rules or rental agreementOr do you rely solely on Airbnb’s verification and platform protections?

Flat fee, paid upfront before scheduling.If you're considering a property in the Mena or surrounding area and need eyes on the ground, feel free to reach out.

Hey Kevin,For beginners, I generally prefer buying vacant so I can use my own screening, lease, and systems, and I’m not inheriting someone else’s tenant or lease problems.

Put it with a realtor for a flat rate and I’m under contract to sell it for $35k.  

A proper screening is about much more than a paystub and a Credit Score.

I've been refining how I screen deals over the past couple years, and honestly the biggest improvement to my process wasn't adding more analysis — it was ruthlessly cutting it down.

Which again, makes it easy in screening.

The opposite is also true -- I won't chase appreciation in dead-flat markets just hoping.Where are you seeing the best opportunities right now -- cash-flowing markets or appreciation-driven areas?

I believe that we are in a stagflating real estate cycle currently.Looking at the Housing sales data, 2025 in my market was an absolutely flat year, sales price growth 4% (Median) but, Sales declined in total number -4%.