Transcript for Woman learns hard lesson about vetting Airbnb renters
gone wrong. Looking to make money on airbnb, a woman learned a hard lesson about vetting her renters. Here's Zachary kiesch. Reporter: Chelsey Mcgovern decided to rent her two-bed, two-bath home in Texas to make some extra money, but now she's spending thousands after one renter turned her property into a real life "Animal housf." They had no respect. Reporter: She says she rented her home to a young man. Red flags that I did not listen to that ended up biting me in the butt. Reporter: In a big way. Hundreds of kids overflowing into her front yard. You're walking through my yard. Reporter: The tiny home trashed, jello shots plastered everywhere, broken glass, and the stench of cigarettes still hanging in the air. The damage, so far, about six grand. Her homeowners' insurance, no help, since she had rented it out. So she turned to airbnb's million dollar guarantee. So far they've shelled out $3,200 to help with repairs. How important is it for you to do your homework? It's so important to do your homework. Reporter: First, check your primary insurance. Make sure you're covered if you rent out your place. Look at buying supplemental insurance, and consider increasing your security deposit. We reached out to airbnb. They say these cases are rare, and they've kicked this renter off the site. Thanks, Zachary. Up next, the nun going viral. And right into the sweet 16, the
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