Short-Term Rental Investing

Can You Help Me Find a Property I Could Use as an Airbnb?

Yes. I look at a property the way an investor does — not just how it shows, but how it books, what it costs to run, and whether it can legally operate as a rental in the first place.

What I Look At Before You Buy
  1. Location & draw. Proximity to the river, Lake Mohave, launch ramps, and Laughlin — the things guests actually search for.
  2. Layout & sleeping capacity. How many people it can comfortably and safely host, and whether the floor plan works for groups and families.
  3. Parking & toys. Room for boats, trailers, and extra vehicles is a big deal in a river town.
  4. Outdoor space. Pools, shade, and patios matter more here than almost anywhere, given our summers.
  5. HOA rules. Some HOAs restrict or prohibit short-term rentals in their CC&Rs — I check before you fall in love with a house.
  6. Realistic numbers. Seasonality, cleaning, supplies, utilities, furnishing, platform fees, insurance, and taxes — not just the best month of the year.
  7. Financing fit. Most rental-property loans (DSCR loans) qualify the home on its long-term market rent, not projected Airbnb income — so that rent needs to cover the payment, taxes, insurance, and HOA. Lenders also have property rules on type, acreage, and condition, so I flag those early.

The Rules: Short-Term Rentals in Arizona

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  • Cities can’t ban them outright. Arizona law prevents cities and counties from prohibiting short-term rentals, but they can require permits, an emergency contact, insurance, and tax licensing.
  • Bullhead City, for example, requires an annual short-term rental permit (which includes a city business license), an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license, Mohave County registration, and liability insurance — and the city notifies neighbors of the rental and its emergency contact.
  • HOAs are separate. An HOA can restrict or prohibit short-term rentals through its CC&Rs, regardless of what the city allows.
  • Rules change. The Legislature considers short-term rental changes almost every session, and each city sets its own details — always confirm the current rules for a specific property before you buy.

Summarized from A.R.S. § 9-500.39 and the City of Bullhead City, as of September 2026. General information only — not legal advice.

An Honest Note on Income

I can’t promise what a property will earn — nobody honestly can. Bookings depend on the season, the property, the competition, and how well it’s run. What I can do is walk through realistic revenue and expenses with you before you commit, so you’re buying with your eyes open.

Want to run some quick numbers first? Try the Rental Property Calculator →

How It Works
  1. Tell me your budget and goals — full-time rental, part-time personal use, or both.
  2. I screen properties for location, layout, HOA restrictions, and permit requirements.
  3. We run the numbers together on the ones that make the cut.
  4. Offer, inspection, and closing — the same careful process as any purchase.
  5. Getting set up. I’ll point you to the permits and licenses you’ll need to operate legally.
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This page is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not a guarantee of rental income or permit approval. Short-term rental laws, permits, HOA rules, and tax requirements vary by property and change over time; confirm current requirements with the city or county, your HOA, and a qualified professional before buying.