The Mortgage that Pays Itself: What You Need to Know to Get Started Hosting on Airbnb

If you have any extra space in your home -- a spare bedroom, guest house, a finished garage -- chances are you've toyed with the idea of listing it on Airbnb. Pros: extra money for bills or savings, a fun way to meet cool people, and not a lot of real work. Cons: the potential for weirdos in your space, property damage, and near-constant mental labor in the form of requests and bookings.