1 Property, 3 Casitas... a good Airbnb?

[Reilly Carpenter]

I’m under contract on a property in Central Phoenix that has a main house and 2 casitas all around a central garden. Because the property has 3 detached houses on one lot (a 2 bed/1 bath, a 1 bed/2 bath and a 1/1), I thought it would make a charming short term rental because guests can have an entire home at an affordable rate with nice shared grounds/outdoor space. I’m curious for anyone with Phoenix Airbnb experience...

1. Are there any policy or regulatory considerations for using the property in this way? From what I've read so far it seems fine as long as they are properly registered under the city's STR regulations.

2. Do you manage STRs or know of any good management companies for historic STR properties in central Phoenix?

3. Anything else? What do I not know I don’t know?

[Lauren Kormylo]

I think the shared hot tub may open you up to problems.  I know new pools, and probably spas, require fencing and possibly a locking cover for spas.  So check out the regulations on that.  Spas would also require a lot of attention for chemical adjustment and cleaning.