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Susan Brown has hosted international guests at her Airbnb's around Kansas City.

"They wanted real brewed tea, so we got one of these," Brown said as she picked up a kettle. "I think everyone needs to get one of these for the World Cup."

The field is set and Kansas City now knows which countries will play FIFA World Cup matches here next summer. That means Brown has been busy.

She's the president of the Kansas City Short-Term Rental Alliance.

"There's a ton of excitement, especially getting Argentina," she said.

She's been fielding questions from homeowners looking to take a shot at the short-term rental market.

"What kind of insurance do you need? What kind of regulations do you need to comply with? What kind of taxes do you need to pay?" she said.

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