It may also not be the best idea if you like having your space a certain way. A lot of people find this surprising, but an Airbnb guest actually results in way less wear and tear on your home compared to a traditional roommate. Just link your current cards to the app and get cash back! If you live in a very tourist-centric location, you may actually end up doing better with Airbnb than you would getting a permanent tenant. Michelle is the founder of Making Sense of Cents , a blog about personal finance and traveling.