My guess is that not only are they going to be worried about future occupancy you can't prove yet, but they're also going to worry about the unstable regulatory environment we're currently in with regards to short-term rentals.

Sure tourism may slow down at times during the year or during a recession, but I'm talking about regulatory changes to AirBnB cities and stuff out of your control. 

This is really no longer a DIY matter with the new regulatory issues, you could lose your property if it is not done properly.An attorney can provide the service required by law, but IMO MOST will miss the financing requirements to make the deal work.

I can't help but think of the high standards we are held to by the state fire marshal's office and other regulatory bodies and some of the inane repairs and adjustments we've had to make over the years.

From a regulatory aspect you have risks of criminal activities and large fines and jail is real.

Not great for building a real portfolio around with all the regulatory risk.Can you share any more info about the hotels Airbnb is building?

If they get involved it is independently suing for nuisance or some regulatory violations. 

I would check with your state regulatory board to find out local requirements.

Probably the most challenging item is not so much the money as the changing regulatory environment (no pun intended).

Some ideas from others: * Bank loans are not available on some types of properties * The tight lending climate has made bank financing "out of reach" for many * Seller financing is an "age old" tradition based on private property rights * These rules would prohibit even partial seller financing – i.e. a "seller second" * According to HUD's "Residential Finance Survey" in 2001, roughly 40% of all non-farm residential properties in the US are owned free and clear * An estimated 6 million Americans own a property other than their own primary residence * An estimated 4.5% of Americans own three or more properties, many purchased solely as investment properties * 40% of non-owner occupied residences are mobile homes which are more difficult to sell with bank financing * Approximately 5% of homes in US are for sale or for lease… seller financing may be key to liquidating this inventoryThe continued success of our industry as we know it is threatened by these proposed regulatory changes.