I've rented a bunch of cabins and lake homes over the years (oddly enough every lake home we've ever rented looked like it started out as a 4 room house and then had random rooms added on for a sprawling mess of a layout) and we've always treated the home with respect, usually because I take time to read the clauses.
Lately on VRBO, the last two home we rented required insurance to be purchased or a huge deposit, which as a homeowner I would think is a good idea. The insurance was pretty cheap, I think like $59 for 4 night and provided up to $10K coverage.
I don't know, I know its a reality that bad renters will mess up the place. I'm in a position to buy something without needing the income, but the idea of this thing sitting empty for 80% of the year while it could be generating some kind of revenue seems like an obvious choice.
The definite consensus is don't do it. I'll have to dig a little deeper.
Last edited by KFWA; 06/28/22.
