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Owner... 
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1. Include Photos: A picture really is worth a thousand words! Add additional photos to showcase details and unique features of your item.
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2. Describe your item in detail: A good description is concise, well organized, and easy to read. The more information you provide, the more likely renters are to make a booking requests.
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3. Communicate: Always respond quickly to any renter questions.
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4. If you are doing a transaction between individuals and are receiving a check, make sure the name on the check matches the person you are dealing with.
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5. Get paid up front and ask them to bring a copy of their drivers license (or another official ID document) and the original so you can be sure who you are dealing with.
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6. Agree to make a written agreement that both parties sign when the item is returned.
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7. Ask for a security deposit that will be returned upon your item being returned in the condition it left.
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8. Explain everything that needs to be known to operate or use your rental item.
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Renter... 
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1. Carefully read the description of the rental item before confirming a reservation request.
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2. If you need more information, contact the owner using the "Ask Owner a Question" button on the item description, before confirming a reservation request.
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3. When meeting the owner, make sure to ask about anything you would need to know to operate or use the item.
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Both Parties... 
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1. Always ask for a phone number and an address, and verify them (make a call before meeting the other member).
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2. Use safe locations to meet, if you feel okay with someone coming to your home then fine, but use a public place to meet others.
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3. Check out the evaluations and ratings of the other member before any transaction.
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