Renting out an Airbnb property that you don’t use can be complicated for a number of reasons.Firstly, the geographical distance between the main residence and the property to be rented is a major obstacle that makes frequent visits and direct supervision difficult, if not impossible.What’s more, as landlords, you often don’t have enough time to manage the rental effectively, between making reservations, welcoming tenants, taking stock of the property, cleaning and taking care of the linen.Fear of administrative and legal constraints and apprehension about the seriousness and behaviour of tenants are also deterrents. You may fear potential damage to their property or nuisance to the neighbours.What’s more, managing the logistics of holiday lets requires considerable energy and organisation if you include advertising, setting prices and responding to tenants’ requests.Finally, a lack of knowledge of the short-term rental market can make it difficult to accurately assess the rental price and understand tenants’ expectations. All of these factors combine to make renting out a second home a daunting task.