US EditionWhy more vacation rental hosts are becoming landlords
- Many vacation rental hosts have shifted to becoming mid- and long-term landlords amid tightening regulations and rising costs in 2024 and 2025.
- This shift follows stricter local laws, including caps on listings, higher fees, and zoning limits, with cities like Alamosa and Tybee Island imposing severe restrictions.
- Hosts also face burnout from constant turnovers, late-night guest demands, and pressure to maintain occupancy, while rising mortgage rates, insurance, and maintenance costs have increased financial strain.
- Erin and James Real Estate said the medium-term rental model feels like the 'Goldilocks of real estate investments' because it balances workload and rental returns well.
- This pattern indicates that many property owners are adapting by shifting away from short-term rentals, which, despite remaining an option, are increasingly challenged by variable income, stricter rules, and growing operational difficulties.
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Omaha World-Herald
Why more vacation rental hosts are becoming landlords
TurboTenant reveals that due to uncertain cash flow, heavier regulation, and rising costs, many hosts are pulling their listings from short-term vacation rental sites and transforming their properties into mid- and long-term rentals.
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