Having just completed my first year and had over 100 great guests with no huge issues, all via insta-book. Maybe 2 of them I would not wish to have staying but for no reason other than they were just 'odd' folk - and also gave me 4* reviews.
From the list:
1. No Reviews - Doesn't bother me, everyone has to start somewhere.
2. No Picture - Again doesn't bother me, seems to be a mainly US issue with hosts requiring guest photos, maybe you guys have a lot more nutcases than us limeys. ;o)
3. No Verification - Not an issue as I have the toggle to require all guests must be verified to book.
4. Bad Review(s) - Might give me pause but I would take them in context.
5. Asks for a discount - Haven't had this, definitely would not impress me though.
6. Asks to for an early check in and/or late check out/hold luggage, etc - Not really an issue for me.
7. Asks to bring more than the maximum guests - Had it once, made them book an extra room. 🙂
8. It becomes clear they have not read the house rules - I hate that term, much prefer guidelines, people staying with me are there to enjoy themselves/relax not to be given a list of 'rules'. Not everyone will read all of the listing so I just tactfully point out things they miss, I do have 'guidelines' though. 🙂
I am pretty easy going and accepting of people's foibles but at the same time if someone really crosses a line I would have no hesitation in tactfully suggesting so - and being direct if they don't get the hint - they'd really have to be out of order for me to do that though.