Despite some hosts thinking I didn't appreciate some thoughts about that situation, I learned a few things. These forums aren't greatly helpful for me because the discussion went in too many tangential directions (I e. despite saying so several times his chanting and religion weren't the issue...he didn't keep anyone up at night). There are ways to move guests on. Giving them feedback as to inappropriate communication, behaviors is usually enough to do that. In February when this happened I am in an extreme busy time in another business I own. I'm less tolerant of distractions. However, once Sarah977 mentioned autism, that struck a cord. I raised a step son with autism. I let this guest stay, partly because I think this guest was on the spectrum, had just driven across country, was likely over stimulated, worried about COVID, hoping to get a vaccine here and guessing from his behaviors just needed a place to hide for a while. Once I got that I decided it would be very shocking for him to change his plans. He was unusual for sure. But, unlike other guests who were not working outside the home, he never disturbed or interrupted me when I was working. I'm a meditator too on a different path so I understand that part if him. Since then I moved another guest on 5 days into a 3 month stay...another story but that was the right move also.
It is hard doing long term stays. I decline quite a few people which I do have to be very careful about. But when I get the right fit it is a good experience. My favorites are graduate medical students...they are focused, goal oriented, busy, and optimistic about their futures. I even give them a discount. They're in. Then they're out. A number of them have been such inspiring people...giving me greater hope for future generations.
I operate in a niche. I screen beyond Airbnb...call references and talk to them by phone...to avoid the wrong fit. I am fine doing this as they ARE here for weeks to months. I live here and I am going to enjoy living here too.
