February sees record new bookings for short-term rentals: AirDNA

While short-term rental stays that took place during February were at a record low, new bookings made during the month hit a high, according to short-term rental analytics company AirDNA. Continue reading

Airbnb acquires $1B in debt, equity funding to fuel post-virus plans

The funds will be used to recruit hosts, introduce longer-term stays, and bolster the company’s Airbnb Experiences program. Continue reading

What you need to know about investment property taxes

Rental income is taxable, but you may be able to take a lot more deductions than you realize, which can save you big come tax day. Continue reading

Apartment-hotel startup Locale raises $11M in Series A

Locale plans to use the capital to bolster its staff, expand to new markets and upgrade its product offerings. Continue reading

As California rolls out short-term rental regulations, investors look elsewhere

“I’ve seen some investors change their plans because of these new regulations,” David Lukan, a Compass agent in Los Angeles, told Inman. Continue reading

Online retailer Wayfair to sell pre-designed sets of home furnishings

The company believes the prospect of buying a room’s worth of furnishings and fixtures will appeal to property managers and short-term rental owners. Continue reading

LA’s new short-term rental rules are here, hosts must pay $89 minimum fee

First, property owners who want to rent out space on Airbnb, Vrbo or similar sites have to register their units with the city and pay a fee, which they can do online here. The most basic type of home-sharing registration will allow hosts to rent out th… Continue reading

Marriott to launch short-term rental platform to stave off Airbnb

Marriott is reportedly launching a home rental service to take aim at Airbnb, HomeAway and other short-term rental companies as more consumers shrug off traditional hotels. Continue reading