Should I rent my Tampa house or sell it? What if I want to turn it into an AirBnB or VRBO? There may be challenges for some Airbnb owners transitioning to rental properties. A Realtor.com survey shows many sellers would consider renting out their homes instead of selling them. However, understand the responsibilities of being a landlord before making that decision. Other factors are at work too, with fluctuating regulations on short-term rentals in different cities, such as New York City and Phoenix. Understand local restrictions before buying or converting a property into a short-term rental. In the Tampa Bay area, ongoing changes in Indian Rock Beach are still evolving -seek assistance from knowledgeable agents.