715,632
An agent in my brokerage has her own home as part of Airbnb. She loves it and earns good money from this. Has an RV and stays there or travels with it while her home is being rented.
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John DL Arendsen
Leucadia, CA
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,349,229
No. No. No. No. No.
I find the entire concept just too creepy.
I don't know
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John DL Arendsen
Leucadia, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Dennis Swartz
Columbus, OH
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,029,053
LOVE LOVE LOVE AirBnB! I usually use it when I travel to NY to visit my daughter. My husband and I travel around the state and stay at either an AirBnB or a VRBO. There are so many options, we always have our own unit. We went to Florida last year and got a beautiful one bedroom condo on the water for $89 per night. Did I mention that I'm a big fan?
In reading Kathleen Daniels response, it seems there might be a misconception that you are sharing someone's home. While that is sometimes true, I have never done that and don't think I would. We get residences that are totally stand-alone - condos, one-bedroom apartments, little houses - places where no one else lives or shares the unit.
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John DL Arendsen
Leucadia, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Annette Lawrence , Pal...
Palm Harbor, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,772,575
Fred,
Like with everything else, I have heard both sides of the equation. Cities like Santa Barbara are levying tourist tax on homes like hotels pay, the same is true in the Napa/Sonoma wine country. So that has created a slow down in buying properties to rent as hotels. Personally, we would not rent a bnb on a trip. We have rented apartments through a vetted apartment rental in Paris, and that was absolutely the best. A
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John DL Arendsen
Leucadia, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
213,263
My friends use it in NYC and love it but I find it a bit creepy.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,741,214
I haven't used Air B&B, but a client of mine has. She had a miscommunication over a booking and the would-be visitors raised such a ruckus they threw her off temporarily. I could make a huge bunch of money during the inaugural, except I have a bunch of cousins coming to town for the march the day after. It will be crowded and really fun. My family is wonderful fun.
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,712,776
Fred, I use VRBO because I look for one week stays typically. I also have a VRBO rental in Florida that is weekly minimum and Airbnb brings me next to nothing.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,319,773
Fred Griffin - nothing yet! Though may use it later in 2017 for a big family party.
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John DL Arendsen
Leucadia, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,505,863
I have not. I know some people who almost exclusively use it. They have loved it and 99% of the experiences were great, 1% was just "good."
Personally, not my cup of tea. I prefer a nice 4 star or higher hotel with concierge service or a nice bed and breakfast (at least in theory, haven't done that yet) or even a botique hotel. Stayed in a great botique hotel in Montreal several years back.
I also don't dig the idea of roommates, let alone strangers in my house. It is highly unlikely that I'd ever rent a room out.
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John DL Arendsen
Leucadia, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,253,385
I have someone in an AirBnB right now! Finding rentals that will allow for month-to-month until Closing for our buyers is impossible and staying in a hotel is not the same as having a home in which you can cook your own meals as well.
If you have someone moving to the area and not sure which community is best for them - it's also a great way to check out the neighborhoods!
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John DL Arendsen
Leucadia, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,416,038
I have not used but do know some people who have. For some it has been perfect but when things go wrong, one had their place trashed by a party and the other, the renters would not leave. The police did not deem them tenants but hotel guests and removed them, but it took a while to get paperwork to prve that. A friend in florida, had people that stayed a month late and could not get them out until oen day they drove off and he changed locks. I havent used it myslef, i may if i knew for sure it was clean.
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John DL Arendsen
Leucadia, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,846,851
No have not used it. Did have someone have a bad experience doing this with bedbugs (eeek!!!!). $2000 in extermination fees, new furniture, etc. was a pretty eye popping situation that hotels experience.
VRBO?
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John DL Arendsen
Leucadia, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
913,348
Never used their service. There is a lot going on around here with people, HOA's, counties, etc protesting and trying to create rules and guidelines for homeowners due to airbnb. I can see the benefits, and also the negatives.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,071,489
Have not...and probably would not...
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,581,818
I have not but know several friends/clients who have used AirBNB with very positive feedback overall.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,060,238
I hve not used it but know several people who have and their experience was very positive. But I have certainly heard about some pretty bad experiences, too.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
846,475
Stayed in an Airbnb condo in Playa del Carmen last month. Prefer hotels, getting in was a hassle.
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
736,302
Interesting mixed bag of attitudes and philosophies on this thread Fred Griffin Even more interesting are the folks who've never tried it yet poo poo it. Personally, we've stayed in some of the best hotel resorts in the World and had terrible experiences.
By default we ended up having to default to B&Bs whence traveling through Southern Ireland because hotels where we traveled were scarce and not up to our expectations.
Subsequently is has launched a whole new era in our real estate investing experience and the primary motivator for our journey in acquiring vacation (VRBO) properties.
Granted we have never air b&b'd or VRBO'd our primary residence but with all the positive experiences we've been having during the past several years I'm tempted to try a little Air B&B-ing as long as we're home. We would never consider VRBOing it, however.
It's not that we need the income from our primary residence. It's more about the experience and the interesting and exciting folks you meet. Call me stupid but I truly believe that most folks are good and mean well. Until we've had some bad experiences I'm all in on this cottage industry.
BTW, we started using UBER last year as well and love it!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,624,653
It is extremely popular in L.A. and cities around us, even local gov-s try to fight it very hard...Many realtors use it too for high end short rental properties.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
30,886
Yes! Love it. Went to Orlando this past weekend and was able to book a very decent townhome last minute. We usually stay at a resort, hoever, our headcount was larger. Very clean and afforable. Definitey will be using it from now on...
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,583,328
I have NOT used it....and I most likely would not....
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,988,013
I haven't used it but know others that have and it works well for them.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,224,473
3,589,741
Fred yes I've used it and it's been great. I would also considering renting via Airbnb if I had vacation rentals.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,784,416
I have heard nothing but good about this...Of course hotels excluded
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,272,934
No I haven't used it, that's not my idea of a relaxing weekend or vacation. ....
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,959,192
Wow Fred, never heard of it before today!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,900,085
I have a friend who rents his house out. One weekend it was trashed out and the neighbors called the police several times.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,434,177
2,187,462
I have a friend who rents out a room in her home through AirBnB. She loves meeting new people from all over the world and the supplement to her income.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,237,958
Airbnb getting much push back here in Chicago!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,728,056
We have used it with great success as vacation renters.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,617,916
991,152
I have not used it, nor will I - I've read some pretty bad horror stories and whether true or not (I have no direct information) doesn't matter
And no I have not rented my personal house but do have rentals
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,056,097
I don't even have a cleaning lady because I don't want people in my stuff.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,574,666
Nope... I am a slow adopter of new things. Heck, took me years to buy a mouse. No I am not a Luddite - just skeptical!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
921,504
I love the Idea.
I love the concept.
Like ALL revolutionary ideas that put autonomy in the hands of the owner, governing forces don't like it.
I personally have neither offered or acquired lodging via AirBnB.
However, I have engaged MANY 'sharing economy' individuals who do so on a regular basis. Here in coastal Florida. AirBNB has become the option for those looking for an affordable lodging choice for their family vacation. The governing forces want these families to seek lodging at the Sheraton.
Just like the battle with Uber and Lyft, the AirBnb opposition is rooted in a power struggle which is actually a money grab all under the guise of public safety.
NOTE: Uber prevailed in the local battle and the Public Transportation Commission exposed as so corrupt that this organization will be dissolved.
PS: When you get a chance to chat with an AirBnb user, it would be a premium opportunity to do a little market research regarding the empowerment sought by those participating in the sharing economy.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,111,821
I hardly understood what you were talking about, Fred. Then again, I'm not much of an app girl and am totally out of it when it comes to things like this.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
7,862,342
817,153
One of our Team has sold many condo-tels and the new owners use it and make a profit every month.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,157,791
5,026,137
6,416,169
Have not so far, but someday I may.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
167,947
Heard of it but never used it.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,456,769
I have a listing with 2 rooms available to rent with AirB&B. Works well for my Seller.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,817,727
I haven't, and it's really not for me at this stage. But, if I was younger, maybe I'd be open to it.
When I was in college I stayed in so many youth hostels...and even the trains. Crazy. I would never do that now. what the heck was I thinking?
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
564,494
970,983
We rented a Condo two summer ago in FLA. I was not impressed or would recommend.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,986,308
I have not tried or seen this one before
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL