would you consider a place that does not have any reviews? a fairly new listing but old enough to have a review. what would the board suggest in doing some homework to make sure it's not a scam? or just don't even consider the place?

Looking at places last minute and the options are limited.

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Posted by LSU

Houston

Member since Oct 2003

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Posted on 6/9/20 at 4:37 pm to specchaser

I booked a brand new VRBO listing with no reviews last month for a trip this summer.

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Posted by Bunsbert Montcroff

Phoenix AZ / Boise ID

Member since Jan 2008

5500 posts

Posted on 6/9/20 at 5:01 pm to specchaser

can you find the property listed on another site? like tripadvisor or even local sites like pensacolabeachrentals.com or something?

if the property is listed elsewhere, you might find reviews.

or you might look up the property manager or management agency for reviews. or simply ask them if the property has any reviews.

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Posted by TigerSaintInDallas

Denver

Member since Sep 2012

653 posts

Posted on 6/9/20 at 5:09 pm to specchaser

I’d generally not consider a place with no reviews. Too much sketchy stuff that can go down in someone else’s house that I don’t want to deal with.

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Posted by Zappas Stache

Utility Muffin Research Kitchen

Member since Apr 2009

38713 posts

Posted on 6/9/20 at 7:19 pm to specchaser

I wouldn't consider a place with no reviews unless the owner has other properties with reviews.

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Posted by Buck Dancer

New Orleans

Member since Jan 2008

4680 posts

Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:59 pm to Zappas Stache

I once rented a place with no reviews and ended up getting raped (actually not metaphorically).

Do not do it, unless you are into that type of thing.

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