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Discove r Cit yV iewN C.co m's fre s h up d ate d loo k ! | 23 State-wide coverage. Small-town service. nc ins.com *North Carolina Farm Bureau ® Mutual Insurance Co. *Farm Bureau ® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. *Southern Farm Bureau ® Life Insurance Co., Jackson, MS *An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Associa on James W. Cook 910-483-3893 Agency Manager NCAUBB44066 nc ins.com *North Carolina Farm Bureau ® Mutual Insurance Co. *Farm Bureau ® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. *Southern Farm Bureau ® Life Insurance Co., Jackson, MS *An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Associa on James W. Cook 910-483-3893 Agency Manager NCAUBB44066 nc ins.com *North Carolina Farm Bureau ® Mutual Insurance Co. *Farm Bureau ® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. *Southern Farm Bureau ® Life Insurance Co., Jackson, MS *An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Associa on James W. Cook 910-483-3893 Agency Manager NCAUBB44066 One such family is the Rathburns. Scott and Lindsey Rathburn, both 27, with two young sons, live in Haymount. Having moved to Fayetteville with the Army in 2018, they were looking to delve into property management as they had back in Oregon. Aer finding a property with both a mother-in-law suite and a basement apartment, the Rathburns bought the 1971 white-brick ranch- style home for these rental prospects. e couple had experience with long-term tenancy but not Airbnb. e adventurous pair dove into Airbnb, opening the ready-to-go suite as "e Hideaway" in August of 2018 and the basement apartment they renovated as "e Bunker" in January of this year. Both properties have their own entrances and driveways separate from the main house and each offers one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, a full kitchen and modern stylish furnishings along with a shared outdoor space with a fire pit. ey are pet-friendly, too. With a couch option, each site can easily sleep three, though more have stayed, using air mattresses. e Rathburns have a 5-star rating and SuperHost status on Airbnb. "We book up fast and the extra income is incredible," said Lindsey Rathburn, a stay-at-home mom who loves the flexible schedule that Airbnb affords. "I love the social aspect of Airbnb, too. I try to make things as special for people as I can, such as leaving flowers and wine for our guests and keeping a pantry stocked with cooking essentials. I also provide snacks, fruit, baby supplies, board Opposite: The Haymount Hideaway, one of two listings hosted by Airbnb SuperHosts Scott and Lindsey Rathburn. Grant-Murray Commercial ~ Neil Grant/Patrick Murray Grant-Murray Homes ~ Gary Futch Grant-Murray Property Management ~ Liz Redeker � � � � � GR ANT-MURR AY COMMERCIAL � � � � � � � � � � GR ANT-MURR AY HOMES � � � � � � � � � � GR ANT-MURR AY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT � � � � �

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