Inman Handbook: Finding success in the short-term rental market
With this summer's short-term rental market poised to be yet another busy one, owners need to be on top of their game. Here's how investors and independent hosts can succeed
by Lillian Dickerson May 11
The Airbnb IPO could move forward this week. So what's next?
The company's public debut represents a bet that the real estate and travel industries will keep colliding
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
A new language for real estate, a new marketplace
Opinion
My attempt to coin some terminology, add structure and provide clarity to the plethora of new real estate businesses
by Brad Inman Feb 10
Short-term rental firm iTrip Vacations expands to Silicon Valley
The company operates individually owned franchises in more than 60 markets across the U.S.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 16
Massachusetts begins taxing short-term rentals and nightly rates are predicted to rise
The commonwealth's new tax is part of a wave of regulation that cities and states across the US are imposing on short-term rental hosts
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 2
Lawsuit alleges New Yorkers built an illegal Airbnb empire
The group allegedly spent years illegally renting out dozens of properties all across New York City and ultimately made millions of dollars
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
Vacation rental industry heats up with iTrip Vacations expansion
The company that helps property owners with management, marketing, SEO, software and other tech is coming to Florida's Treasure Coast
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 4
Google expands vacation rental search as competition heats up
Users will now be able to book cabins, apartments and other types of lodging through third parties like Expedia
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
SmarterAgent sues Real Estate Webmasters, HomeAway
SmarterAgent is suing Expedia offshoot HomeAway and Real Estate Webmasters for patent infringement
by Patrick Kearns Mar 13
NoiseAware keeps tabs on noisy short-term renters
As more cities crack down on short-term rentals, agents and owners are becoming subject to fines and restriction for rental violations, but technology can help
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 13
Los Angeles is cracking down on Airbnb
The second largest city in the U.S. will limit how long hosts can list properties on home-sharing sites, as well as which properties can be rented out
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Airbnb vs. New York City: What you need to know about the fight
NYC is escalating battle with the short-term rental platform
by Emma Hinchliffe Aug 10
Should you advise clients to lease out their homes as short-term rentals?
Make sure homeowners have all the information they need to vet renters properly
by Joe Killinger Jul 1
4 local assets that can help rent second homes
Second homes can be a source of extra income for owners
by Rob Stephens Nov 13
Snowbirds land most often in the Sunshine State
Snowbirds who seek sunshine and warmth overwhelmingly pick Florida
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 9