Short-term rentals top of mind? If not, maybe they should be. With the demand higher than ever and projected to increase, 2022 might be the right time for you to try on a short-term rental. We have a cabin in Blue Ridge, GA as a short term rental, and investing in real estate is part of my retirement plan. These also do well in the Atlanta and Decatur areas.

A few tips? 

1. Say yes to pets: In a recent survey, VRBO saw a 40% increase in the rental site’s overall demand for pet-friendly vacation homes.

2. Make it family-friendly. I’m talking bunk beds, video gaming consoles, bikes - all the things kids love.

3. Think on the longer side of short-term. With more people adapting to a flexible work schedule, markets everywhere are seeing an uptick in long-term rental stays.

Wondering which U.S. destinations are leading the pack in the short-term rental market? According to an analysis of Airbnb and Vrbo data, here are the markets with the highest potential profits:

• Maui, Hawaii - $375 average daily rate

• Kenai Peninsula, Alaska - $262 average daily rate

• Chattanooga, Tennessee - $180 average daily rate

• Gulfport/Biloxi, Mississippi - $196 average daily rate

• Slidell, Louisiana - $339 average daily rate

• Crystal River, Florida - $221 average daily rate

• Joshua Tree, California - $327 average daily rate

Want to have a sit down about what it takes and what you’ll need to jump into the short-term market? Jump on my calendar here, and let’s find a time that works.