Opening your space to guests can feel a little outside your comfort zone at first. Host Tim found that learning about his guests before they arrived helped create trust—and was easy to do. A guest’s profile page usually includes their photo, bio, and reviews by other hosts from past stays that can give you insight into their personality and travel style. You can also get to know more about your guests by asking the reason for their trip—you may even end up discovering you share lots of things in common.