Regulation is set locally far more than at the state level
In most states, short-term rental regulation is set primarily at the city or county level rather than statewide, which means two markets in the same state can have completely different rules on permits, occupancy limits, or owner-occupancy requirements.
This is why market selection has to happen at the level of a specific city or even neighborhood, not just a state.
Confirm current rules and pending changes before investing
Local ordinances change, sometimes with real consequences for existing operators -- a permit cap, a new tax, or a moratorium on new applications. Checking not just today's rules but any publicly noticed pending changes is part of real diligence.
The eight states BNB Accelerator actively sources in were selected in part for having workable, relatively stable short-term rental regulatory environments, though local-level verification still happens for every specific listing.
BNB Accelerator's acquisitions team, led by Nick Korom, screens over 1,000 short-term rental listings a week and hand-delivers the roughly 2% that clear underwriting. Book a free consultation to see what a done-for-you short-term rental acquisition looks like for your situation.