A few years ago I was going to do exactly what the guy in the article did, was going to put my own place on Airbnb when I was away, never did in the end, but it was something I was always interested in doing, I remember reading AirBnb's host insurance policy and they seemed very fair if something bad had happened to my place, but if they don't payout, it's as good as useless. So after reading this, not a chance I'll ever list. (maybe in a few years if I hear its turned around, maybe)