Airbnb partners with building owners to let renters act as hosts
Tenants can become short-term rental hosts for as much as half of the year under a new approach that connects renters with buildings that allow Airbnbs
by Taylor Anderson Nov 30
Proptech’s leader has been crashing on our couch this whole time
Opinion
Stop talking about proptech without even a whiff of the defining company in the category entering the chat. The largest proptech company is rarely mentioned
by Drew Meyers Nov 29
Airbnb co-founder launches new backyard home venture, Samara
The startup from Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia began as an in-house project for Airbnb, but has spun off as an independent company with backing from the short-term rental platform
by Ben Verde Nov 15
Billions in losses, a brutal market and more from Q3 earnings season
A slowing market is taking a toll on big real estate companies, though not every firm is suffering equally. A look back on the past 3 dramatic weeks of third-quarter wins, losses and draws
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
Who will be the next billion-dollar darling of short-term rentals?
Opinion
Companies that choose to adapt to these emerging trends will reap the most significant rewards, and those that don’t will become relics of an old way of doing business
by Jason Fudin Nov 8
Getting into short-term rentals? Here’s top coaching advice
Self-managing a short term rental is totally doable. Yes, it’s more work than a traditional long term rental, but there are ways to set it up to minimize the overall time spent
by Stacey Soleil Nov 8
Vrbo bookings grew in Q3 amid surge in short-term rental demand
Traveler bookings rose 12.5%, to $1.8B, in the third quarter compared to the same period a year earlier, according to an earnings call by parent company Expedia Group on Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Nov 3
Airbnb pledges to make prices more transparent following strong Q3
High average daily rates helped spike Airbnb profits during the third quarter. But the company is preparing to roll out changes to make its prices clear while fostering competition among hosts
by Taylor Anderson Nov 2
How Airbnb investors can minimize risks when buying properties
Changes to HOA rules or city regulations can pose a fatal risk, short-term rental investors say. Here’s how buyers and brokers can minimize revenue risks when targeting short-term rentals
by Taylor Anderson Oct 31
Airbnb holiday bookings, prices are soaring. Here's how hosts can profit
The holiday season is approaching and with it opportunities for hosts to maximize earnings. Read how Airbnb Superhosts earn 6 figures from short-term rentals — and how you can too
by Ben Verde Oct 31
'The Airbnbust is upon us': A tweet hints at Airbnb's fall. But is it right? 
Social media users claim short-term rental bookings are collapsing. But the data tells another story. Inman reached out to Airbnb and to some experts who follow the short-term rental space
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 25
5 Airbnb options that are cheaper than this $143 a night storage unit
Short-term rental owners were surprised to find a container without windows and 3 bunk beds brought in that much rent. 'Jesus Christ,' wrote one rental investor, 'someone has done it'
by Taylor Anderson Oct 4
Short-term rental supply is outpacing demand as listings soar
Homeowners are bringing short-term rentals online faster than guests can book them, even as demand for short-term rentals is booming. It's presenting a new headwind for investors looking to cash in
by Taylor Anderson Sep 22
Here’s where travelers are vacationing this Labor Day
Labor Day was one of the busiest weekends in 2021, and this year might beat last. Here are the top 10 markets for Airbnb stays this weekend
by Taylor Anderson Sep 5
Arizona town to homeowners: We'll pay you not to rent on Airbnb
The offer to pay up to $10,000 to homeowners comes as lower wage workers in Sedona, Arizona, fail to find housing options they can afford near the businesses that keep the town moving
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23