{"id":3105,"date":"2023-10-20T17:16:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T17:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustycohost.com\/?page_id=3105"},"modified":"2024-05-10T07:15:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T07:15:50","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustycohost.com\/index.php\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3105\" class=\"elementor elementor-3105\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ebecc5c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ebecc5c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e217ce\" data-id=\"7e217ce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d91071e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d91071e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>FAQ<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f071205 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f071205\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5456e3f\" data-id=\"5456e3f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7a3c28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7a3c28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0568bc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0568bc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The following are some of the more common questions we receive regarding our services. \u00a0Should you not find what you are looking for here please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be more than happy to answer any specific questions you may have. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4266ba1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4266ba1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><b>How much can I earn from renting my property on a short-term basis?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5d250f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5d250f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We cannot answer this question in absolute terms, of course, but on average, our clients net about 50% more from short-term rentals than what they would normally get from traditional long-term leases, even after accounting for all the extra fees and expenses. \u00a0Some earn significantly more and many are typically able to block off a week or two each season for their own personal use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-280f87c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"280f87c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Can I use my property while it is being co-hosted?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb3829f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb3829f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. \u00a0In fact, most of our clients do block off certain periods throughout the year for their own personal use and, naturally, these types of \u201cbookings\u201d are not subject to our commissions. \u00a0Those who live nearby can also always use their properties whenever there are any short windows between bookings or any last-minute cancellations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a99730 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a99730\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Why do you only co-host properties listed on Airbnb and VRBO?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff4e595 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff4e595\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Airbnb is a rather obvious choice, given the site\u2019s useful and convenient co-hosting feature. \u00a0Both of these sites also offer payment processing and collection as well as direct payouts to property owners\u2026 an important feature given our long-standing policy of never handling our clients\u2019 money. \u00a0These are actually two of the biggest and most popular international vacation rental marketplaces and, from our own experience, they are more than capable of generating enough exposure and interest for the properties we work with, particularly those within the Lake District, to get them fully booked each and every year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6a3e46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6a3e46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Can you co-host any property?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e87ea60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e87ea60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, as long as it can be legally used for short-term rentals. \u00a0The homeowner is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and registering the property with appropriate authorities, as required by local regulations.\u00a0\u00a0To protect our reputation, we do require certain minimum standards which a property needs to meet before we agree to co-host it, especially if we are also to manage it through our own VRBO account. \u00a0When not met initially, we will give homeowner an opportunity to bring their property up to those standards before evaluating it again.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1844488 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1844488\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>What standards need to be met by the properties the company co-hosts?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ac1c2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ac1c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Broadly stated, properties need to be in good overall condition. \u00a0There cannot be any mold and all the fixtures, particularly those in the bathrooms (bathtubs\/showers, toilet bowls, sinks) need to be clean and in good working order. \u00a0Although it does not need to be brand new, furniture should also not be very outdated to allow for comfortable, relaxing stays and all the basic necessities, such as kitchenware, linens and other basic amenities, should also be provided. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0e78fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0e78fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Do you provide assistance with legal and reporting requirements?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f8a902 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f8a902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Since countries, states, regions and sometimes even cities each have their own specific rules and regulations pertaining to holiday rentals, we do not generally offer any assistance with obtaining any necessary permits and\/or registering one\u2019s property with the appropriate authorities. \u00a0When necessary, we do help collect the required personal information from each guest prior to their arrival which we then pass along to the property owner or whoever is responsible for reporting that information to the local authorities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7e2ac5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7e2ac5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Who exactly will be managing (co-hosting) my property?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3755910 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3755910\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Roughly 90% of bookings and guest communication is handled by us, Maciej and Brenda, personally. \u00a0This ensures a consistent, high quality level of service we provide to all our clients and is the main reason we work with a limited number of properties. \u00a0Of course, our team consists of a few other highly competent and experienced individuals who are perfectly capable of handling any necessary task.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9d5654 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9d5654\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>What is an &#8220;open contract&#8221; which Trusty Co-host operates under?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63a8d9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63a8d9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An open contract has no defined duration and can be terminated at any time and for any reason, thus allowing our clients to enjoy our services without the potential risk of a long-term commitment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2667d49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2667d49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Do you require exclusivity?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9431199 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9431199\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. \u00a0However, things can get complicated when more than one company or individual is managing bookings, especially when various marketing methods are employed as well. \u00a0To minimize the risk of any serious problems (double bookings, etc.), we always advise our clients against working with multiple agencies at the same time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5833c90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5833c90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>How can your fees be so low?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f5a8ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f5a8ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While traditional management companies often retain 25 &#8211; 35% of the homeowner\u2019s annual rental proceeds as a fee for their management services, co-hosting fees typically average closer to 10 &#8211; 15%, given your average co-host\u2019s significantly lower overhead costs. \u00a0Having done this for a while we\u2019ve learned how to work as efficiently as possible, allowing us to streamline our operations to the point where we can charge relatively low 6% commissions while still providing all our clients with the highest quality service they deserve. \u00a0Our service fees are also not subject to any additional taxes (such as VAT, etc.) which other agencies \/ co-hosts may include in their fees.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d04b9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d04b9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>How can I pay 2% commissions, as referenced on this site?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dbae0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dbae0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While our standard commissions amount to 6%, we do also offer a flat-rate co-hosting service for \u20ac75 per month. \u00a0This amounts to \u20ac900 per year, regardless of how much income the property actually earns. \u00a0Some properties we co-host generate over \u20ac40.000 per year which, under our standard 6% commission model, would result in service fees of roughly \u20ac2.500. \u00a0By choosing the flat-rate model, owners of such properties effectively pay us service fees of just over 2% of the income they earn with their homes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfabba3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfabba3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>How and when do you collect your service fees?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1cda2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1cda2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Consulting fees are payable upon ordering a particular service. \u00a0Invoices for co-hosting services (commissions) are sent to property owners after they receive payouts from the relative bookings. \u00a0Monthly service fees (FLAT-RATE model) are billed at the beginning of each month. \u00a0Invoices for ground services are sent out after the services had been provided. \u00a0We accept bank transfers and Paypal which allows the use of credit and debit cards. \u00a0Paypal also provides an option to set up automatic monthly payments (FLAT-RATE model). \u00a0For properties listed on Airbnb we can also use the site\u2019s convenient \u201csplit payout\u201d feature to collect our service fees (see below).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6282012 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6282012\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>How does Airbnb&#8217;s &#8220;split payout&#8221; feature work?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc4a79a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc4a79a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With this useful feature, payouts from each booking can be divided between property owners and their co-hosts, each receiving their share directly from Airbnb. \u00a0Co-host\u2019s share can be a percentage or a fixed amount from each payout and homeowners can generally work with multiple co-hosts. \u00a0While co-host \u201cA\u201d may receive 10% from each payout for their administrative help, co-host \u201cB\u201d may receive Euro 80 from each booking as compensation for the ground services they provided. \u00a0The property owner then receives whatever remains.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23471d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23471d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>What other marketing methods do you use?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef4ef1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef4ef1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While vast majority of bookings come from Airbnb and\/or VRBO, we employ several additional methods for generating exposure and interest for the properties we co-host. \u00a0Most prominent of those are our Database Marketing campaigns which we talk about on this site. \u00a0Within the Lake District these account for nearly 20% of our clients\u2019 bookings and they generate 5-10% of reservations within other popular nearby destinations. \u00a0The properties are also featured in our recently published travel guides (which for now focus on the Lake District) and we are increasing our use of social media to promote all of our clients\u2019 holiday homes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b2c989 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b2c989\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><b>What makes Database Marketing so effective?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-918f7c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"918f7c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The database comprises of thousands of holidaymakers from countries like Germany, France, Holland and Switzerland who love vacationing in northern Italy, with many visiting the region at least once a year. \u00a0As our former guests, for the most part, they are usually quite happy to book with us again and stay at one of the many properties we recommend. \u00a0There are also many \u201clocals\u201d from Milan, Turin, Bergamo and other nearby cities who head out to the lakes or the mountains every few weeks and generally prefer to rent private accommodations for their short getaways. \u00a0Living nearby, they are great at filling the short gaps between bookings, taking advantage of last-minute offers and other special promotions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43ec9ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43ec9ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>What ground services can you provide?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-758dfc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"758dfc6\" 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