Tag: Airbnb

  • Is Now a Good Time to Start a Short-Term Rental Business?

    Is Now a Good Time to Start a Short-Term Rental Business?

    Have you been mulling over the prospect of renting out part of your property on a home-sharing platform? Many deed holders use platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo® to rent out backyard cottages, guest rooms, and vacation homes.   Using the “air mattress bed and breakfast” model, you can offer rooms for overnight bookings, get exposure…

  • Vacation Property Loans? What’s the Scoop?

    Vacation Property Loans? What’s the Scoop?

    Some people buy homes, and run vacation rental businesses through them. They might even run their businesses from afar, through apps. And they do it without having to qualify for a loan based on their incomes.   These borrowers seek out an unconventional — yet popular — form of mortgage. Lenders approve these loans based…