Today, we have a question from Ashley to Tony, on a subject he has a lot of experience in. Ashley wants to know: How do you analyze a market for short-term rentals? Which factors come into play and how can you stay away from the markets that won’t work for short-term rentals?

This is a perfect time to ask Tony, especially since he’s looking to find a third market to invest in (outside of Joshua Tree and the Smoky Mountains).

Here are some suggestions from Tony:

Make sure you aren’t buying in an area that heavily relies on seasonality

Focus on mature vacation rental markets that have the infrastructure for short-term rentals

Double check regulations and zoning laws so you know you’re allowed to host a short-term rental

Look at the availability in the current market (are there any houses to buy?)

And more in the episode...

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88: Rookie Reply: Analyzing a Short-Term Rental Market