I was just looking at properties in unincorporated LA because of the limited regulation, but it seems to be limited opportunity here... https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-county-airbnb-vrbo-short-term-vacation-rentals-regulations-ordinance-board-of-supervisors

I found out about this proposed tax today from a colleague ... I have not dived in but thought I would share for other CA operators Soon, the California Senate Appropriations Committee will vote on SB 584, a bill that would impose an additional 15% tax on short-term rentals (STRs). This will make STRs less affordable for guests, and impact Hosts like you. Lawmakers need to know that Hosts like you are everyday Californians who rely on the income from home sharing to afford to stay in your home. We’ve made it easy to share your story. Simply provide some information and answer a few questions and we’ll generate an email to your representatives for you to review. Make your voice heard, take a moment to reach out to your representative today:https://actnow.airbnbcitizen.com/XxvvC7l

Properly managed short term rentals are far safer than hotels. He was just one of the example of why: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsJ3mpRJpYR/?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg== What are your thoughts?

Introducing Airbnb Rooms and over 50 new features https://www.airbnb.com/release Airbnb addresses guest frustrations with a host of new features https://mashable.com/article/airbnb-new-features-privacy-customer-service Airbnb launches new budget-friendly listing category, Airbnb Rooms https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2023/05/03/airbnb-rooms-listing-category-budget-travel/70178696007/ Airbnb is rolling out extensive changes to its platform, including 'Airbnb Rooms,' which it says will make it easier for travelers to stay with locals https://www.businessinsider.com/airbnb-rolling-out-improvements-airbnb-rooms-stay-with-locals-2023-5