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Short-term rentals in Puerto Rico - future of regulations?

Lisa Falcone
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My husband and I are considering investing in a short-term rental property in Puerto Rico but are concerned about the risk for tightened near and longer-term short-term rental regulations. Some cities in the U.S., for example, are outright banning short-term rentals or enacting strict rules such as requiring that owners live on the property for a period of at least 6 months each year.

Have you seen movement for more regulations in Puerto Rico in the last few years? What seems to be the appetite for stricter guidance/rules around short-term rentals? Or does PR view their short-term rentals as too critical to the local tourism economy to consider such regulations?

Thank you!

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Angel Sustache
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Angel Sustache
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Hi Lisa - This is something that is happening world wide. It is happening in Puerto Rico but I'm seeing it more in the San Juan - Condado area. It truly is a case per case scenario. I'm seeing more of a luxury or longer term market growing (at least 6 months). Feel free to reach out if you have more questions. 

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Wes M.
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Wes M.
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Quote from @Angel Sustache:

Hi Lisa - This is something that is happening world wide. It is happening in Puerto Rico but I'm seeing it more in the San Juan - Condado area. It truly is a case per case scenario. I'm seeing more of a luxury or longer term market growing (at least 6 months). Feel free to reach out if you have more questions. 


I would be interested in speaking with you about the Sandy Beach/Rincon market. I will send you a DM. I am curious about STR numbers and financing in that area.

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Jose Melendez
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There's already meetings with the mayor of san juan to strict short term rentals. At some point we will have but dont know to how much extend they will go.