Vacation rental owners can make bank, if they do it right. But owning a VRBO or Airbnb property isn’t easy. You’ll need a high risk tolerance, lots of patience and a knack for knowing how to go above ...

From Airbnb and Vrbo to Vacasa and Booking.com, the vacation rental business has undoubtedly boomed in recent years. Although many travelers swear by short-term rentals due to their space, privacy and ...

Jennifer Austin had no reason to believe the vacation rental she booked on Vrbo was a scam. The photos of the home in Oro Valley, Ariz., featured a cozy living room with overstuffed furniture, a ...