We have a lot of people doing Air B&B.  It's sketchy when it comes to the zoning laws. and in our neighborhood,  there was a couple renting their house to large groups pulling up in busses.  After a few toga parties, we got them shut down.  But I love the basic concept. 

I use vrbo to rent my summer house at the beach. Lots of exposure.

Many short term rentals are offered in my area.  Zoning laws differ by jurisdiction and by property so a review of the relevant zoning laws and other laws applicable for the particular property would need to be conducted.  If they cause problems, the appropriate authority with jurisdiction over the can be contacted to possibly deal with the problem.  Whether short term rentals or problems should be allowed is up to the politicians or appropriate authorities to determine.

Jeff - In my local area, not too many short-term rentals, but within the area I cover, there are a few, especially during large events like the Super Bowl, etc.

I am sure there are issues, just like with anything, but I don't think it is out of control. With a lot of industries such as this, the industry sort of self-regulates itself. If people are causing disturbances, they won't be allowed to participate anymore.

not that I am aware of. 

Jeff Dowler CRS - As an economist I'm very interested in following this issue as it a classic example of profit breeding competition and regulatory agencies becoming aware of possible non-compliance or violations. For example, a few years ago AirBnB wasn't well known and no one really paid any attention. But now that they are in 190 countries, everyone either wants a share of those profits (taxing authorities) or to regulate them (competitors wishing to create barriers to entry into their markets or local governments exercising land use regulations). 

Good morning Jeff. We make our beach house available on homeaway and VRBO, they both work very well. There are a number of home available in that way.

 Good morning Jeff. There are a lot of folks doing air B&Bs in this area as well. I do like the concept but one has to check the zoning.

We have many short term rentals here on Kauai. Because there were some issues our county has restricted them to specific areas now. Here in Princeville were allow them and our HOA rules have prevented the noise and other problems that many find objectionable.

Jeff Dowler CRS I am sure Boston will have some concerns and competition because of short term rentals. I do not see much in suburbs, though.

And I find no reason not to allow them....

Can we stop UBER?

I have not checked for any in my area, no need to, but when I traveling I sometimes check to see what is available.  So far nothing close enough to our projects so have not used any.

We do not have rentals available except in apartment complexes. Ours are all full in my market.

I think they should be allowed and are in the area. Bottom line it is just a new way to invest and most of the time the people are great. Just some rotten once that get banned from it overtime but that is the same with any industry.

My particular area isn't big on short term rentals. 

Jeff,
Airbnb has over 300 listings in Colorado Springs with an average of $119 a night. VRBO has 297 listings. I’m not hearing of problems but this is a heavily military town so things may work better than elsewhere.

We have not had them here, heard of them, but either lucky or not so lucky that the trned has not made it here.

Yes there are many & I think they should be outlawed. Many travelers are getting ripped off with pics other than the unit itself or it's in an entirely different neighborhood. 

You've turned your home into a hotel & they are regulated & licensed.

I'm not on that site, so I can't speak about how many.  I'm sure there are some out here.  I don't know if the zoning laws even cover this type of use and I'd put money on them not.  Only rental agreements between tenants and landlords cover this (for example, I prohibit subleasing in mine).

I'm not aware of them causing any problems.  As a matter of fact, I'd be willing to buy a couple houses in key areas to offer them on these sites.

There are not many short term rentals in our market.

I don't know of any Airbnb in this area. We do have some standard B&Bs.

In most areas they are allowed with few exceptions from the NIMBY pressure.

I use VRBO in other areas and have found it satisfactory, but have not used Airbnb. I am fine with the business plan of both just like i am fine with Uber instead of a cab.

Allowed by zoning. NO.

Cause me a problem. NO.

Do those who complain about everything complian about others who see a away to boost their retirement saving account or set aside money for their kids colleage costs or augment an income barely able to cover their expenses. You bet they do complain.

I see very little of that.