Anyone hoping to make an easy buck off vacation properties must contend with an 'Airbnbust' and a growing number of places looking to regulate short-term rentals

• The pandemic sparked a boom in short-term rentals, leading some cities to worry about oversight.
• Among "Airbnbust" fears, some experts say regulation may be key to stopping boom-and-bust cycles.
• These 26 locations across North America are looking to rein in Airbnbs and short-term rentals.

Following the end of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, the short-term rental industry experienced a period of record strength.