In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Gilbert, who takes us through her experiences with unauthorized parties in her Airbnb properties. Michelle opens up about her experiences with two separate party incidents, sharing how the first was a tough learning experience and how those lessons empowered her to tackle the second incident with confidence and finesse.

Michelle dives deep into the risks these situations pose and highlights the importance of staying ahead of the game as short-term rental hosts. And she offers essential strategies for keeping your rentals safe and secure. 

Join us for this episode filled with actionable insights and inspiring stories from Michelle that can help you manage and minimize party risks in your own short-term rental adventures.

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS:

[04:49] A short introduction about our guest Michelle Gilbert

[06:24] Michelle’s journey how she got inspired and secured her first vacation rental property within 30 days

[10:32] Michelle shares her experience about an unauthorized, destructive party

[18:02] Recognizing warning signs and implementing more strict security measures

[24:45] Why having a direct line of communication with HOA and local security teams is important

[28:44]  Michelle’s significant steps to protect her properties after experiencing a severe party-related incident

[35:53] How Michelle applied her newfound knowledge to handle a second party incident with greater efficiency

[41:48] Proactive strategies and advice from Michelle for managing party risks in short-term rentals

[43:22] The lightning round

Golden Nuggets:

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