For example, in September of 2023 New York mandated that all short term rental hosts must reside at the property.To avoid regulation change issues, it is key to make sure you are buying in established Vacation markets and that your communicating with the City or County in which the property is located to understand what the current sentiment of the people and stance of the city is on coming Airbnb regulations, and avoiding properties located within HOAs / Condo Associations / Co-Ops.

(Listed on several sites, but most traffic came through here)Just partnered with big Vacation Rental PM last week.

If you follow that, your property will appreciate more and quicker, you will attract higher quality tenants, and make your life easier, you will enjoy living there, and you will command greater rent.

Also, I would not personally advertise for 8 guests, no one vacationing wants to share a 1 shower for 8 people. ( is it really 1200 sq ft, it doesnt look like it?

I will say that even on vacation, I am available to guests via calls or texts.Any issues requiring physical help, I can count on my cleaner or my neighbor.

Most people think of Myrtle Beach as a vacation destination, but the full-time resident population of Horry County has been growing rapidly... 18% over the past 5 years. 

Quote from @Oscar Ledezma Vazquez: Hi,My wife and I both have a W2 job and purchased a vacation home in big bear, CA in late 2022 that is being used as a short term rental.

So thank you all for responding to this thread as I am new to BP and new to STR and getting back into real estate investing after 20 years of having no money lol.Update seemed appropriate - looking in the Shannondoah region of VA as I am a VA resident and love to vacation in mountain STRs. 

My wife and I bought a lake house in 2021 and jumped into the luxury STR business while also enjoying the property as a family vacation home.

They aren't making a fortune, never take a vacation and pretty much live for the property.