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Kevin Andrews
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Denver, CO
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Long term rental vs. Airbnb

Kevin Andrews
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Denver, CO
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Currently renovating an up and down duplex in Denver.  Going to do a little house hacking and rent out the bottom unit (1/1).  Given the current rental market, trying to weigh my options between a long term rental vs. Airbnb.  Leaning towards an Airbnb given the significant rent that can be generated relative to a long term renter, but understand that vacany poses a big threat to potential cashflows.   Welcome thoughts on past experience in the Denver area in this situation.  Thanks!

-Kevin 

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Sukreet Singh
  • Las Vegas, NV
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Sukreet Singh
  • Las Vegas, NV
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Hey Kevin,

The laws for short term rentals are changing in Denver. You would need a license to operate Air BnB type rentals from December 2016 onwards. There is a clause of the short term rental property to be a primary residence only. It works for you but make sure you also get the license. It's an online process and is not costly to do so.

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