Airbnb in Naples, FL

[Brian Camey]

I am a local investor here in Naples, FL. I own and manage two duplexes and have long term renters in place but I am fascinated at the Airbnb space. I know short term rentals are illegal in Naples, so how is it that you can host Airbnb in Collier County? What's the difference between signing a lease for a month or renting a booking a place for a month on Airbnb? 

[Stetson Miller]

@Brian Camey Got it, sorry about that! Per the city ordinances, it is illegal, there's no questioning that. Enforcement is a different issue. However, it will never be my recommendation to try and rent a property in opposition to city code, in which you're relying on that income stream to support the business. Even though many people do it, and do get away with it, the chances of having that income stream cut off at any second makes it way too risky in my opinion.