Airbnb’s and STR’s Regulations

[Nathan Wierzgac]

I’ve recently started researching markets for my first Airbnb property and I’ve come across a lot of cities/counties that do not allow short term rentals. Yet, when I look at Airbnb there are operational Airbnb’s in those markets… are they operating illegally or is there a way around the regulations??

Also there can be conflicting answers when googling the str regulations in cities, what is the best way to get a concise answer? Again I am new to STR's and any advice would help, thank you.

[John Underwood]

They are operating illegally. You don't want to be in that boat.

My city just hired a 3rd party company to enforce the rules. Think about the poor soul that thought he could get away with it too and then got shut down the next month. Don't be that guy.