If you want to make some extra cash, hosting an Airbnb can make you some serious money.

Rental properties are a hot commodity in Montana. Sites like Airbnb and VRBO have been crucial assets for locals looking to rent homes or rooms to travelers for extra cash.

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You can find a place to rent anywhere in Montana.

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You could be in Bozeman or a small town like Lincoln, and there will probably be a place to rent for your trip.

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Folks like these short-term rentals for several reasons. They are more affordable, can host more folks, and might be closer to activities or attractions.

Business is booming in Montana for these short-term rentals. Many hosts have been making decent money during peak tourist seasons.

How much can an Airbnb host make? We might have an answer.

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Airbtics broke down how much someone can make as an Airbnb host in Montana, showing stats on which places in Big Sky Country are more profitable.

The statistics say the average Airbnb host in Montana can make just over $41,000. If you want to know which spots are more profitable, places like Anaconda, Kalispell, and Bozeman could net you over $60,000.

That's incredible.

One thing to consider is the places with higher revenue for short-term rentals also have higher prices for real estate and property taxes.

Plus, Bozeman recently announced a ban on short-term rentals.

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Why? Short-term rentals have affected the housing market, and with over 450 short-term rentals in the area already, locals are fed up.

If you have the means to own a short-term rental property and use a site like Airbnb to make money, why wouldn't you want to?

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