Denton’s proposed short-term rental regulations raise concerns among landlords

JP Morgan calls short-term rentals an attractive investment with the potential for greater cash flow based on nightly rate and booking volume.

While the stereotype is that people want to party and spread crime in the area, short-term rental owners in Denton say their customers are actually respectable people — professionals, students and those who want to visit family in places like Robson Ranch or enjoy Denton landmarks. They also contribute to the local economy.

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