Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Flint?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Flint market averaged 391 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and up 59% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Flint?

Accepted Answer

An average Flint listing earns $31K/year. High-performing listings earn $64K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Flint?

Accepted Answer

Median Flint home prices by size are 1-bedroom $28K, 2-bedroom $197K, 3-bedroom $261K, and 4+ bedroom $341K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Flint?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Flint is 33%, producing RevPAR of $63 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Flint?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Flint. Flint: Lenient. No specific STR regulations. General business licensing may apply. Minimal enforcement.
Ann Arbor: Strict. Owner-occupancy required, annual license, safety inspections, 30-day minimum in R1 zones. Active enforcement with complaints investigated.
Lansing: Moderate. Business license required, zoning compliance, owner-occupancy for whole-home rentals. Moderate enforcement through complaints.
Detroit: Moderate. Registration required, safety inspections, owner-occupancy for non-hosted rentals. Enforcement increasing but inconsistent citywide. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Flint Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Flint Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Flint?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in February and January.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Flint?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (98%), Heating (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+64%), Heating (+63%), Internet (+55%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Flint?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Flint is $250, up 29% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Flint?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Flint book an average of 35 days in advance, up 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 44 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Flint?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 62% higher than weekday occupancy.

Question 12

How is gross yield calculated?

Accepted Answer

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.