The dream of owning Airbnb investment properties is nothing new, but the rise of “work from home” flexibility is further fueling inspiration, making short-term rental ownership realistic and attainable for the next generation of property owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why not live in your vacation home, paid for by your other vacation homes? It’s a realistic goal… and it all starts with finding the best locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article focuses on properties in the United States but the methodology can be applied elsewhere.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The “best location” for an Airbnb property is subjective, based largely on personal preference. So ask yourself: where would you like to travel and live? A beach house, lake house, mountain house, ski house, suburban family home, city house? The “best location” depends on finding a property you’re proud to own, in a place you personally enjoy, with a purpose you can easily explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Personal preferences can lead the way, but it’s imperative to outline the opportunities (or lack thereof). Picking locations with consistent, built-in travel demand is a huge strategic benefit and it guides our approach. It’s much easier to serve people who already plan on visiting your area rather than creating a destination and convincing people to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s why we base our research on “travel magnets”: places that reliably attract travelers based on their unique characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’ll whittle down each list by analyzing the full scope of the opportunity, taking into account local Airbnb Laws, current home prices, and projected revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The biggest opportunity for Airbnb investors right now is in land surrounding National Parks. There are only 63 officially designated National Parks in the United States and they are huge travel magnets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As corporate workforces become more mobile, people are finding refuge in the great outdoors like never before. Owning a property near a National Park essentially guarantees visibility on short-term rental platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although many national parks have lodging options within their borders, some people seek the comfort of properties in nearby towns. Finding gems near national park entrances can be especially lucrative, but don’t overlook strategic areas that are in close proximity to other attractions as well, helping visitors round out a longer, more complete trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks with Airbnb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Most Visited National Parks in the USA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n