{"id":58223,"date":"2019-09-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2019-09-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-03T00:00:00","slug":"to-live-and-thrive-in-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vrbo.com\/vacation-ideas\/explore-vrbo\/travel-trends\/to-live-and-thrive-in-los-angeles","title":{"rendered":"To live and thrive in L.A."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As rent and home prices rise, working professionals are finding ways to battle the increasing cost of living in Los Angeles. Award\u2013winning documentarian, TV producer, and printmaker Shannon O\u2019Rourke found an unexpected solution: short-term vacation rentals.<\/p>\n\n

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When Shannon O\u2019Rourke bought and renovated her Los Feliz home in 2010, she never intended to rent it to traveling guests. The idea came in 2016 when a friend suggested it. \u201cBecause I work out of town so much, it just made perfect sense. After renting out my house for a couple of months, I fell in love with the idea of short-term rentals.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

It was an experiment-turned-newfound-passion for O\u2019Rourke, who says hosting is ingrained in her DNA.<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cI really enjoy meeting the people that come from far and wide. I guess because I\u2019m a documentary filmmaker and I love telling people\u2019s stories.\u201d Her guests come from all walks of life \u2014 tourists wanting a comforting getaway, families looking to reconnect, locals (and one hush-hush celebrity) seeking staycations and quiet work retreats. Many are repeat customers, and O\u2019Rourke now counts a few as friends.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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Award\u2013winning documentarian, TV producer, and printmaker Shannon O\u2019Rourke found an unexpected solution: short-term vacation rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A typical stay at O\u2019Rourke\u2019s home is a testament to her dedication: On arrival, she greets guests and offers a tour. She brings in freshly arranged flowers and makes sure the fridge is stocked with her guests\u2019 favorite breakfast fare. O\u2019Rourke truly loves the work, and travelers appreciate the personalized, extra touches she provides. \u201cWhenever people are happy because they\u2019re in my home, then I\u2019m happier. It\u2019s nice that someone can stay here and pay less than they would for a tiny hotel room.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

O\u2019Rourke is discerning about who she welcomes into her home, and says her neighbors, most of whom are working creatives like herself, support her burgeoning business. \u201cI\u2019m very hands-on. I\u2019ve met every single person who\u2019s stayed in my home. That\u2019s important to me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

She now rents her home throughout the year in accordance with local home sharing regulations. When she\u2019s on location, O\u2019Rourke employs a caretaker to oversee things. The rental earnings supplement her freelance work and help pay the mortgage on a single income, no small feat in a city where rent and housing are at an all-time high. \u201cDoing short-term rentals allows me to stay here. I would have to leave L.A. if I couldn\u2019t rent out my house,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n

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At her hillside home in Los Feliz<\/a>, O\u2019Rourke has created a magical sanctuary with plenty of personality. The backyard garden features sweeping views and the interior spaces are decorated with O\u2019Rourke\u2019s original artwork. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Beyond her personal motivations, O\u2019Rourke sees the bigger picture rentals like hers play by bringing visitors \u2014 and their money \u2014 to the local economy. She\u2019s a homegrown advocate for the city where she lives and works. \u201cWhen guests come to L.A. and stay at my house, they go to local restaurants, they go to tourist attractions, they shop in local stores. I\u2019m helping my community and my neighborhood.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Interested to see how much your home could make? At www.vrbo.com\/earn<\/a>, you can enter basic information about your home\u2019s size and location. You\u2019ll receive an instant estimate of your property\u2019s rental potential based on nearby comparable rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n

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