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Episode 64: How Airbnb helps Scammers rip you off! And what to do about it.
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Steve got scammed out of $355 by a guest who stayed six days, never responded to messages, then demanded a refund through Airbnb Support - which approved it with zero scrutiny. The hosts unpack why Airbnb's refund process has become a playground for scammers following online forum scripts, why the company won't fix it, and what alternatives (VRBO, Booking.com, direct booking) might actually protect hosts.
The episode also covers Steve's new Arkansas property pulling bookings at $65/night in a soft market, Wyndham's new $99 guest fee on timeshare rentals (and the workaround), flooring upgrades to boost bookings, the Robinhood stock app for side income, and why certain HOA condo rules can kill your rental plans cold.
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