That must have been a terrifying experience for you, @Mike-And-Jane0 . However, I do see that @Khadija67 includes information about security in her listing description. Foreigners travelling to the area should be properly informed about any country they are going. I have booked a lovely home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a highly sought after tourist destination, and the host acknowledged some general safety issues and steps to take to mitigate. My listing is in a tourist area of Southern California, USA, generally safe, but I do encourage guests to lock their parked cars. Safety is the concern for all of us, right?
@Khadija67 I do have a couple of suggestions for your new listing, if you don't mind. Look at your pictures and eliminate duplicates of bed and toilet and anything else. Add pictures that give a more general sense of the space as many of your pictures are detail level but I found it difficult to imagine the space as a whole. Add external pictures, including security elements, that reflect the general neighborhood and include pictures of any great spots within walking distance such as a restaraunt or specialty store. As time goes on you will realize who your market really is, that is, locals or travelers, couples or individuals. Be willing the adjust. Avoid using the Air BNB Instant Booking option until you have learned more about how you select the right type of guest for your listing. Take care and good luck!!
