I think Airbnb only really works when treated like a hotel. I do believe that most people are good people and wouldn't steal, destroy your place, etc, but the

I think Airbnb only really works when treated like a hotel. I do believe that most people are good people and wouldn't steal, destroy your place, etc, but the thing is, it only takes one. This is your home, not just a building you own/have access to. You probably have things there that have intrinsic value to you (photos) as well as things which could compromise your identity (mail, passports, computers). Would you let a random stranger stay in your house while you were gone? Probably not. There's just too much risk. Now if its run as a hotel room/rented out condo, it would be different, but in this case, the place would be minimally furnished, there would be no important documents on site, and so, everything would be relatively easily replaceable. I think Airbnb is a great idea, but more for businesses, extra rooms (when you'll be there), rather than renting out your room when you're out of town to make a few extra dollars. By the way, the worst -has- happened: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/28/airbnb-burglary-sf-woman-violated_n_912788.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/28/airbnb-burglary-sf-...