Such a good question! For me it was a mixture of money and rebellion, with a dash of panic.
We needed the money. Badly. We retired and bought a boat. Not smart.
My husband was against the whole rental idea - “It won’t work. No-one will come. It will cost too much time and effort to get ready. What about the liability issue”. So he was the voice of reason! And you NEVER listen to the voice of reason, right?
what panicked me was realizing that the home I loved was on the path to dereliction if something wasn’t done to get, and keep it, in good shape.
My daughter actually was the one who recommended Airbnb.
I’ve done this for a year now, and had great experiences.
The best part is sharing my home with others. They seem to really love it and that makes me happy.
So, thanks, Airbnb. It’s been a lot of fun!