Is it safe to host someone from the same city range?

[Manuel168]

This is my first time doing AirBnb, someone just sent me a request,  a Girl with an account from august 2016, no reviews,    she is from Torrance, CA  (9 miles away from me)

Im afraid if I give my house keys to locals, they might related to a group of house burglars or something like that.

Would Be okay If I ask her what are the reasons she wants to stay?     I have my thougths 

[Cynthia-and-Chris1]

Of course, ask her anything you want.  Most hosts want to get to know their guests before they arrive to make sure they are a good fit. 

[Manuel168]

Thank you Cinthia 🙂 

[Paul154]

Manuel that is a very good question.

Common sense does dictate a red flag and you are right to ask pointed questions to assauge your fear.

That said, not all same city guests are a nefarious lot.

Some people may have been transfered and 9 miles in LA can mean an extra hour commute.

Some people may be flying out and want to be closer.

Some people want to check out a new neighborhood.

Some people are getting separated and need a quick place during transition.

(Of course, I talking about a reasonable separation transistion, not the immediate crashpad needed after a blow-out... That situation is more for a hotel.)

I have had very good luck with same city guests. I hope you will too

[Lois10]

I wouldn't do it it didn't work out well for me. That's why I've now turned off instant book