Would you house Ukrainian refugees in your STRs?

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I figure the government is going to pay to house refugees until they can stand on their own feet.  It's probably included in the $350M aid package.  So my answer is "yes" if I'm being compensated.  I read in the news where AirBnb is already doing something along these lines.

I'm sort of on the front line with new citizens.  Every week I see 4-5 Spanish people with a brand new Texas or Arkansas drivers license, a brand new SS card, and a local cell phone number.

Bruce Lynn · Answer

I heard AirBnB offering to house 100,000....not sure where or who pays, but interesting to put it out there.

I would expect most are awesome tenants, but I also worry about what happens when the money runs out and they potentially have no place to go.

That happenned with many Katrinia refugees....after a year or 18 months, FEMA or whoever quit paying.  Some were not really used to working or finding work....I remember sitting in JP court one day hearing all these stories years ago..  Different side of life.

Karl B. · Answer

If I'm confident I'll get paid, I would. I would even help any of them find a job if they weren't already employed.

Aaron Oetting · Answer

@Scott Mac

Hi Ssott,

I seems like your primary point seems to be it doesn't matter who runs a country the only thing that matters is lower taxes. Lower taxes at all costs even if means letting a dictator take over a country.

First let's ignore your moral acceptance of an independent nation being invaded and over thrown. Despite women and children being willing to take up arms against the invader bc they don't want them there that much. And just address the idea that the only thing that matters in any government is lower taxes.

If taxes are so low that a government can not provide basic services like for example functioning roads and quality schools. Your real estate value would drop like a rock as you would not be able to attract quality renters. I am sure you are aware that homes in good school districts and around quality public services are appraise for higher values.

Notice I am not saying that massive taxes do not necessarily equal good real estate. It's not that simple. But it is of note that the highest valued real estate in the US is in areas with higher tax rates. I would argue that is bc of these areas ability to attract so many people of higher net worth in part because of the public services.

Jezelle John · Answer

@Bruce Lynn makes sense to me for Airbnb to tag in. It may not be exactly like other voucher programs in the country, but essentially that’s how I would view it for my LTR. It’s guaranteed money, but whether it’s Ukraine or Haiti there will be hiccups down the road.

Bruce Woodruff · Answer

No. This is my business. Paul has different set of clients and it might work, but not for me....besides I only allow a max 2 week stay anyway.....

Now if AIR was going to guarantee some $$ long term, I guess I could go out and buy a couple of double wides.....

This is not really a STR question IMO.

Bruce Woodruff · Answer

So are these actually 'citizens' ? Or illegal aliens coming over on the new Govt open border policy...?

Michael Baum · Answer

I would, but you are in a better situation than most. Weekly rentals with neck tattooed guys coming and going gives you the opportunity to provide housing.

We only have one place and it is pretty much booked solid mid May until Sept. Not sure that would be enough time.

Bruce Woodruff · Answer

Yeah, I know. I'm hoping he meant something else.....

I was referring to the overall concept of taxation....

Aaron Oetting · Answer

@Bruce Woodruff the gentleman I was replying to had said the average Ukrainian day to day life would not change under Russian control and in fact would be better bc there taxes would drop 3 percent.

Would you house Ukrainian refugees in your STRs?

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