Nashville STR Question

[Jonathan Balos]

Hi all,

I am looking buy a home in Nashville to house hack. I want to live there most of the time and leave the weekends that there are big events going on. Also hoping the home would have an in-law guest suite that I could rent out full time on AirBnB.

The greatest issue/concern is regulation in Nashville. It seems there is more leniency towards owner-occupied STR which is helpful as I want this to my primary home.

Does anybody have suggestions for areas to buy in and if I would be clear to get an STR permit being owner occupied.

The areas I like to purchase in is Sylvan Park or The Nations which is residential and have a feeling would not be so friendly towards STR so anybody living here with suggestions would be great.

Thanks in advance!

-Jonathan

[Matt Hudson]

@Jonathan Balos

Most area will allow owner-occupied STR's unless you buy within an HOA. Sylvan Park and the Nations operate under the Davidson County STR's laws, so there should be no issues in those particular neighborhoods. You can find more info by visiting Nashville Codes at
https://www.nashville.gov/Codes-Administration/Short-Term-Rentals.aspx

I'd also consider areas as close to downtown as possible. These homes will rent more often for a higher rate as most people visit Nashville to go downtown. You should talk to @Steve Frye so he can show you what is available. Good luck!