Hi Charlotte,
Welcome to AirBNB! Opinions will likely vary on this, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. I'd suggest you:
-Only accept Verified guests, and make sure this is done before you accept their booking. In this case, you can certainly ask that the guest Verify their account but they're under no obligation to do so since you've already accepted the booking. (Also, some hosts place little to no value in 'Verified' guests so this is really just up to your personal preferences. I like having it if only for the fact that the guest knows they're being held more accountable than a guest who booked using only an e-mail address or phone number, for example.) You're certainly entitled to request ID upon check-in, but this should be clearly stated in your rules and check-in instructions.
-If you'd like to review each guest's request before accepting, turn off your Instant Book. This will affect your rankings, however, and likely your bookings as a result. Pre-COVID, I had it on and it always served me well. Again, up to your preference!
-Do not accept local guests. Or if you choose to, ask them what brings them to your home. In my experience, and like many other hosts will tell you, most local guests (especially those booking same day) don't usually have reservations that end well.
-If you move ahead with noise monitoring devices, make sure to clearly list them in your house manual/house rules. This might help ward off guests looking for a place to party, and it also discloses their presence so guests aren't surprised or suspicious when they see them in your home.
-Make sure to clearly state maximum number of guests and 'no parties' in your house rules. This will help you should you encounter any issues with guests and have to escalate any claims to AirBNB customer service.
Good luck! It's a learning curve to be sure, but you'll get the hang of it. My best piece of advice is not to lower your standards of care & responsibility simply to please a guest. Keep your rules steadfast and clear before someone books to avoid confusion & possible issues. 🙂