Air BNB in small cities or rural areas

[Jeffrey Tufenkian]

Hi BP investors, 

I've always thought about Air BNB as great in major cities and tourist destinations, but learned of someone doing well with Air BNB rentals in a small city. Do you have any experience you'd care to share with doing short term rentals in rural or small cities? Are there particular things (like college or significant business that has regular visitors) you would want to make sure to have there? What obstacles and opportunities have you encountered with it? I look forward to your feedback! Thanks! Jeffrey

[John Sharpe]

I manage a short term rental in Arizona owned by a family member and I've received several requests from nurses and medical staff from the local hospital for stays of weeks or months. Apparently it's common for medical staff in rural areas to rotate on short-term contracts.

I also had an inquiry for a group that was assigned to keep an eye on wildlife during the construction of a road nearby, for several weeks.  These are people with housing allowances to spend who just want to clean, comfortable, furnished places instead of a hotel room.  

What I'm trying to say is, yes it can be successful!