Looks like Airbnb hosts will get some relief under the coronavirus stimulus package about to pass Congress.The current language includes two provisions that could help short-term rental owners that are struggling:Hosts testing positive for Covid-19, or hosts with family members testing positive with the virus, would be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits.Hosts are also eligible to apply for small business loans to cover your mortgage and utility bills and possibly independent contractors like cleaners.This will be welcome news to a lot of our clients in Denver and Colorado Springs (as well as Erin and I, as we own an STR duplex in the Springs with some partners).

https://www.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2020-nar-flash-survey-economic-pulse-coronavirus-residential-03-12-2020.pdfThere was an open house in my neighborhood last weekend and the cars were lined up on the curb. 

The jump in claims is the largest single-week increase on record, resulting from a nationwide slowdown tied to the coronavirus. 

Hi BP,
I am about to close on a cabin in Gatlinburg.  How are the nightly/short-term rental bookings.  Has there been a drastic decline in bookings and increase rate of cancellations?
Just want to get a pulse for th...

President Trump has declared these states major disaster areas due to the Virus.According to FEMA, this gives these state access to federal assistance programs for emergency and permanent work, as well as needed emergency medical equipment.https://www.statesman.com/news/20200325/coronavirus-in-texas-trump-issues-major-disaster-declaration-for-state

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has already presented serious adversity as it relates to managing your investment property.

Cuomo saysBy: Lauren CookNEW YORK — With April 1 just days away, many renters in New York who are struggling financially because of the coronavirus outbreakare still hoping for relief from the state.An online petition calling for a statewide suspension of rent, mortgage, and utility payments has garnered over 78,000 signatures.But Gov.

What are landlords of SFR and MF planning on doing with rent collection April 1?  I've heard ideas of: payment plans, using last month's rent, using security, 10-20% discounts for paying in full.  
Also, have any inv...

I am curious to hear how many investors are approaching the current market conditions and moving forward. Does anyone have a strategy to finding good deals in the market right now? Are people patiently sitting by the ...

I expect lenders to continue adjusting to the coronavirus situation