Every city is different, but at the time, we were exempt from most regulations because we lived in the house (owner occupied).

Scoresby

I wouldn't have been able to buy a house in Seattle if we weren't able to increase our income by renting half of it out on airbnb.

Smart. I've often thought that would be a great idea.

And that way (correct me if I'm wrong), you don't get caught by the regulation that forbids AirBnBs, because you are living in the same house.  I believe much of the regulation is caused by the fact that sometimes people hold huge parties in these houses, and the neighbors complain.

ideasfromtheedge

The new nomads are getting caught in the war on tourism

optimism

> I wouldn't have been able to buy a house in Seattle if we weren't able to increase our income by renting half of it out on airbnb.

Smart. I've often thought that would be a great idea. 

And that way (correct me if I'm wrong), you don't get caught by the regulation that forbids AirBnBs, because you are living in the same house.  I believe much of the regulation is caused by the fact that sometimes people hold huge parties in these houses, and the neighbors complain. 