AirBnb in Houston - Condos/Townhomes

AirBnb in Houston - Condos/Townhomes

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Hello! I'm looking to purchase a condo/townhome in Houston that I intend to use for STR on AirBnb. The first realtor that I spoke with said most properties that she's come across do not allow STR per the condo association rules. Is there any truth to this? I know there's hundreds of condos/townhomes on AirBnb in Houston so either this realtor doesn't have much knowledge on STR or most of these people are going against the rules of their association. Any feedback is much appreciated!

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Investor · Metro East of St. Louis (Illinois) · Member since 2016 · 255 posts · 211 votes
5y

Probably true.

Did you know that Hospitable.com (formerly SmartBnB) has a feature called "stealth mode" where it will hide your listing during normal government business hours?  It will display your listing in the evenings when most bookings are made and the city planning division isn't snooping.  Now you know!

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  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
    5y

    I would think this is absolutely true. Having an STR in an HOA neighborhood or condo association with mainly owner occupants is asking for trouble.

  • Investor · Metro East of St. Louis (Illinois) · Member since 2016 · 255 posts · 211 votes
    5y

    Probably true.

    Did you know that Hospitable.com (formerly SmartBnB) has a feature called "stealth mode" where it will hide your listing during normal government business hours?  It will display your listing in the evenings when most bookings are made and the city planning division isn't snooping.  Now you know!

  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
    5y

    Some HOA's will allow a STR if it is longer than a 30 day listing......

  • Walnut Creek, CA · Member since 2020 · 285 posts · 318 votes
    5y

    @Adrian Zielinski some HOAs probably do allow for Airbnb, so either ask your realtor to do some more digging or find a new one!

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