Using vacation rentals as Airbnb

[DeAndre Xavier Thomas]

Hey BP community! 

I've recently been toying with the idea of buying a lake house soon and renting it throughout the year on Airbnb. I've ran some preliminary numbers and it seems sustainable but I would like more information from people who have experience doing it.

I would love to hear any stories or advise on anyone who has had experience renting out their vacation home. 

Specifically I am thinking about buying a lakefront house at Lake of the Ozarks, MO; so anyone who has specific knowledge of that area that could pitch in would be AMAZING!

Thanks in advance!

[Luke Carl]

Originally posted by @John Underwood:

@Luke Carl You need to just write a book and then you can refer everyone to your book. Or start a consulting business.

I'm sure you could do either given your experience. I am 100% serious. Side note I listened to you on Ozzy Boneyard channel a couple days ago. I liked the music and it was a way better channel than I would have guessed.

With the amount of time I’ve been spending on the phone with folks lately I think you’re right. Although I’m not sure there’s a big enough market for self managed VRs to make a book worth while, I am a published author. 

LOL the channel was better than you expected LOL tell you what I’ll give you a shout out on OBY on Sunday at 11amEast \../