Airbnb hosts invite strangers into their properties, creating substantial liability from guest injuries, property damage, and neighbor complaints. While Airbnb provides some host protection insurance, it has significant exclusions and limits. An LLC adds a critical layer of personal asset protection and allows you to separate each rental property into its own entity. Springfield is home to ~10K businesses and has a population of 114K, making it a thriving market for airbnb hosts. Forming your LLC in IL provides personal asset protection and positions your airbnb hosts business for growth in the Springfield metro area.