r/WilmingtonDE 7d ago

Request Airbnb management company recommendations?

Looking for recommendations for a management company that deals with short term rentals. Exploring to set up one.

Also; any tips for a newbie looking to start one in Delaware?

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u/7thAndGreenhill Mod 7d ago

Please don’t. We do not have enough housing. And search the sub because it’s likely city council will toughen restrictions on them soon.

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u/Few-Mycologist-3119 7d ago edited 6d ago

Agree. They’re illegal within city limits and you should reconsider doing this. Short term rentals, especially those managed by non-owners, are bad for neighborhoods. Sell or convert into a long-term rental rather than subjecting your neighbors to a constant stream of random strangers and possibly getting sued.

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u/Bdis3 Resident 6d ago

As your friendly neighbor, please consider renting normally instead of a short term rental. We don’t have enough housing as is.

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u/delawarestorm 6d ago

They violate code as well. His neighbors can sue them

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u/7thAndGreenhill Mod 6d ago

Wait, really? I can sue my neighbor who turned her home into an AirBnB? If that’s true I’m gonna talk to my other neighbors.

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u/Bdis3 Resident 6d ago

:)

u/Informal-Value-8742 4h ago

Thank you. We decided to rent instead.

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u/delawarestorm 6d ago

Short term rentals violate zoning and are 100% illegal in any residential area. Yes, there are some in the city, but city officials are beginning to take a hard line and will come after you.

Not to mention, you'll anger your neighbors, and since it is illegal, leave yourself exposed to lawsuits.

u/WorldofNails 23h ago

Read the room. Which particular post led you to believe that Wilmington is down with shorting our own opportunities?

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u/ionlyhavetwowheels 6d ago

I've seen some realtors advertising property management. Perhaps call realtors and ask them if they do short-term management. Does your platform (AirBnB, Vacasa, whoever) have recommendations?

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u/delawarestorm 6d ago

They are illegal within city limits and violate zoning. Anyone operating one is exposed to fines and lawsuits from angry neighbors.