345. STR Safety in 2024: The Latest on Regulations, Technology & Trends with Justin Ford

Today’s expert guest is Justin Ford, an international safety superstar when it comes to short-term rentals. Returning for his record thirteenth appearance on the show, the wisdom just never stops with Justin, as he’s become a close friend of the show – and hopefully, a trusted advisor to all of our listeners.

Justin updates us on his latest travels, taking us from a safety survey in a $40k/night Colorado mansion listing to affecting permanent and positive change in Cancun’s STR regulations. We go from the details – touching on carbon monoxide detectors and loose rugs – to looking at safety from a wider perspective – insurance liability, communication, and industry trends.

We can’t thank Justin enough for being such a huge part of our own educational programming, and for fighting the good fight for honest, safety-minded hosts all over the world. His advice continues to be invaluable to us, and to this community. We encourage you to show him some love on social media when you get the chance!

(00:01:26) #STRShareSunday: @staynplay_branson

(00:04:30) The State of Short-Term Rental Safety

(00:09:16) The Global Travels of an STR Safety Expert

(00:13:27) Importance of Gas Detectors in Your Listing

(00:15:14) What Makes a Safe Bedroom in a Vacation Rental?

(00:17:44) How to Effectively Sell Your Commitment to Safety

(00:21:55) Safety Steps to Remember as an STR Co-Host

(00:26:25) Defending Your Certifiably Safe Short-Term Rental

(00:34:18) Quick & Easy Steps to a Safer Airbnb Listing

(00:44:05) What’s Next for Justin Ford?

Resources:

• Website: justinford.expert