Renting a Pool Home on Airbnb/VRBO

[Cody Kinser]

Hey everyone! I'm new to the community and looking for some advice. I own a SFR in Jacksonville, FL that is rented out to a full time tenant and managed by a local PM. I'm considering switching to short term renting via Airbnb, VRBO, etc but am concerned about the extra liability of the pool with short-term guests.

I already have good liability coverage along with an umbrella policy, but curious if anyone has had any major headaches or major success in the draw of a pool home. 

After checking the rental apps it seems I would have one of only a handful of pool homes in the area which makes it tempting to switch strategies since I don’t currently have much cash flow. 

Thanks in advance!

Cody

[John Underwood]

I think you would make much more fash flow renting your house with pool. Since not many people in your area have this feature it would surely set you apart.  

Make sure you have STR insurance that covers the pool.

I would also have the pool maintained by a company that is licensed and insured to minimize your liability.