Problem statement
- Hosts cannot set fixed dollar amounts in custom payment schedules for Direct bookings
- The payment schedule only accepts percentages, not specific dollar amounts like $2800 or $2200
- This makes it impossible to charge consistent monthly amounts when the amounts vary by season
Current workaround
- Hosts must calculate percentages manually based on the total booking amount, which becomes complex when monthly rates differ (e.g., $2800 for May-Aug vs $2200 for Sept-March)
- This workaround is impractical for long-term bookings with varying monthly rates
Impact
- Hosts cannot easily set up seasonal monthly payment plans with different fixed amounts
- Manual percentage calculations are time-consuming and error-prone
- Limits flexibility for hosts who want to charge specific monthly amounts rather than percentages
Proposed solution
Add the ability to enter fixed dollar amounts (in addition to percentages) when setting up custom payment schedules in Direct booking policies
Unlock
- Hosts could set up monthly payment plans with specific dollar amounts (e.g., $2800/month for summer, $2200/month for winter)
- Simplified setup for long-term bookings with varying monthly rates
- More flexible payment scheduling options for Direct bookings