Only 40% of Americans think Airbnbs make good neighbors, and about half (49%) believe short-term rentals should be banned entirely in residential areas, according to a new report from Anytime Estimate, an online real estate publication by Clever Real Estate that connects readers with expert real estate advice.

When buying a home, 60% would consider a nearby Airbnb a drawback, with 28% saying they'd offer less on the home, and 32% unwilling to make an offer at all.

4 in 10 Americans (40%) say nearby short-term rentals hurt locals' quality of life — over four times the number who say they improve it (9%).

70% of Americans believe short-term rental guests don't care about the neighborhoods they stay in, and 42% don't trust hosts to follow local laws and regulations.

Some opinions go even further, with about 1 in 6 (16%) saying Airbnb hosts deserve to have their property damaged — the same share (16%) who think Airbnb renters deserve to be scammed. Shockingly, 13% even admit they'd try to ruin a guest's stay.

Nearly a quarter (23%) believe only "desperate people" would turn their home into an Airbnb, and 41% say those who operate Airbnbs illegally should lose their homes altogether.

Support for more regulations is strong: Roughly 4 in 5 Americans believe Airbnbs should follow hotel tax and safety standards (83%), require a business license (82%), and require renter background checks (78%).

Additionally, 71% say Airbnb hosts should be required to notify neighbors of every stay, and 52% would feel less comfortable letting their kids play outside with an Airbnb next door.

Nearly half (49%) would report a neighbor for violating rental laws, even without experiencing any issues. About 43% would call the police on disruptive guests, and 30% would do so before talking to their neighbor.

The idea of an Airbnb next door is so unappealing that many Americans would prefer living next to their in-laws (55%) or an ex (30%).

Read the full report at: https://anytimeestimate.com/research/airbnb-neighborhoods