
Homeowners Flee Coastal Haven as Vacation Rental Dreams Become Nightmares
Galveston, Texas, once beckoned homeowners with visions of coastal bliss and vacation rental profits, especially during the pandemic’s work-from-home boom. You might’ve pictured it too: a beachside escape doubling as a cash machine via Airbnb or VRBO. But for many, that fantasy has unraveled into a nightmare of upkeep and slim returns. Now, in 2025,…