According to Forbes.com, Airbnb hosts made a whopping $1.2 billion in 2019 – and that’s the amount just in Florida. While Airbnb is a great opportunity for travelers – getting to feel more like a local, being more comfortable, having a kitchen – it can be a real risk for home owners who are renting their homes out to strangers. How can you ensure that your home is not only taken care of, but that your home is protected?
If you are planning to rent out via Airbnb, it’s a great idea to come up with a set of ground rules for your visitors. Things like:
“Please do not enter the bedrooms with shoes on” or
“No glass out by the pool” are rules to keep your home clean and tidy, or the way you like it. It is your space, after all.
But you might want to consider the safety of your guests and home as well.
“Please leave the light around the front door on at all times”.
“Please make sure that all locks are tight before exiting the property”.
Let your guests know you have a camera security system so they too can feel comfortable leaving their valuables behind when they head to the beach.
At the end of the day, you can never be too careful. Renting out your home is a big risk of trust, and your renters may also be trusting you to ensure their safety.
Inquire today with All Florida Alarm Systems about installing a security system in your rental property that allows you peace of mind.
