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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 I posed the VRBO question recently... here are 32 answers

 And, I posed the Airbnb question...  here are 48 answers

Dec 31, 2016 04:12 PM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I have very little knowledge of these but it looks Fred Griffin with the help of some friends has supplied you with lots of answers already :-)

Jan 25, 2018 08:00 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Looks like Fred Griffin has got this one covered for you.

Jan 02, 2017 09:19 AM
Rainmaker
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Paul Antonelli
Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL
Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

Air B&B is getting rocked here by the tax officials, we are waiting for changes soon we are told.

Dec 31, 2016 04:38 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No personal experience.  Out here the short term occupancy tax must be charge and paid to the county on short term rentals.  Santa Monica forbids short term rentals.  Know your area's tax and legal codes regarding them is the only advice I have.

Jan 01, 2017 03:15 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

No but I have been using VRBO...

Dec 31, 2016 10:21 PM
Rainmaker
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Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

My only rental is in Maui and I go through a local real estate agency. 

Dec 31, 2016 04:46 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Only with AirBnB - love it and have several clients in them, pending their Closing here or one, still looking for the perfect home!  What they love about it is that all of their belongings can be stored and the furnished units offer a more home-like environment over hotels or rentals.

Dec 31, 2016 04:32 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

John DL Arendsen - not familiar with this - yet. And trying to learn from others here at AR.

Dec 31, 2016 03:36 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I use VRBO for a condo in Florida and like it very much. AirBnB hasn't done well for us. VRBO is better for weekly to monthly rentals and I think AirBnB is good for shorter term stays and where rooms are rented out.

Dec 31, 2016 02:45 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

I have not used either.

Dec 31, 2016 02:38 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Wish I could help. I know people who have rented through both services but seems to me the preference is for VRBO.

Dec 31, 2016 02:35 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have a past client that uses VRBO to rent his beach properties. He has several and says it is working beautifully for him.

Dec 31, 2016 01:30 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I think of Air BnB's as a room in an owner occupied home and VRBO as an entired home and/or condo.  The ROI would be calculated copletely different in those scenarios.    Is my perception inaccurate? 

Dec 31, 2016 12:07 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

My broker uses VRBO and seems to really like it. 

Jan 01, 2017 12:23 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Some neighbors have offered rooms in their homes or in investment properties with Air B&B. One had a bad experience with someone who did not confirm in time for her to hold the space, and they yelled loudly enough that Air B&B temporarily suspended her - until it got sorted out.  

Jan 01, 2017 09:11 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I've had absolutely no experience with these and have not heard from any clients who have had either.

Jan 01, 2017 08:21 AM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not.

Jan 01, 2017 07:49 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Never used it for our holdings, but good luck and Happy New Year!

Jan 01, 2017 07:44 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Air B&B has worked for some friends! Chicago buildings are prohibiting there use in large numbers with penalties to owners!

Jan 01, 2017 07:07 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Not me.

Jan 01, 2017 06:29 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I have customers who use vrbo though I've never have - I don't own those types of properties

Jan 01, 2017 05:20 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Marc Swartz, CPA, CA, Real Estate Broker nailed this one!

Happy New Year!!

Jan 01, 2017 02:59 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Not many of these in Minnesota

Dec 31, 2016 06:43 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I have referred clients to VRBO before and have heard mixed results.  I'm not a fan of Air B&B.

Dec 31, 2016 05:42 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Have had some success with leasing hunting land.

Dec 31, 2016 05:18 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No experience.

Dec 31, 2016 02:00 PM