How to transform second homes into lucrative short-term rentals
Savvy investors recognize that when your vacation home is empty, it’s just draining your bank account. Here’s how to turn it into a lucrative short-term rental
by Luke Babich Jul 18
Airbnb posts first profitable Q1 as revenue climbs to $1.8B
The short-term rental platform has doubled in size since the start of the pandemic as the number of rentable homes increased by 18% from last year, according to earnings data released Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson May 9
These are the highest-grossing short-term rental markets of 2023
Using Airbnb's search categories and data around average daily rates, AirDNA has compiled a report showing the highest potential earning markets for short-term rental investors
by Taylor Anderson Apr 25
25 cities cracking down on Airbnb: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about cities that are making it harder to own short-term rentals, how inflation has impacted millennial homebuying plans, and the weekly media review Left, Middle, Right
by Byron Lazine Jan 27
With $4M seed round, Rove launches property marketplace
The 'remote work-friendly property brand' is in beta with a property sales portal, a marketplace, for selling short-term rental properties. Each listing’s financial filings are provided in full detail
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 29
Real estate investing in 2022: Where is the roller coaster headed?
‘It’s like that roller coaster where it’s going up and up and up and up. You don’t know what’s going to happen when you get to the top.’ Many investors had a pleasant ride in 2022. But the ride might come to an end.
by Taylor Anderson Dec 27
The pandemic party for short-term rental investors is ending
It may not be an ‘Airbnbust,’ but homeowners who rent their properties on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo stand to see occupancy rates fall and revenue slow in 2023, according to AirDNA
by Taylor Anderson Dec 13
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
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
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
'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