מה טובו אהליך יעקב (בלק כד:ה)

Harav Hachossid R’ Avraham Leib Bargofen z’’l lived in Tel Aviv and used to rent out rooms for Chassidim who came to spend Yomim Tovim with Maran, Reb Aharon of Belz zt’’l. He once asked Maran if he was allowed to take the money and if it was still considered Hachnosas Orchim. Maran answered: “Even if one takes money, he can still fulfill the mitzvah of Hachnosas Orchim. The main thing is how you treat your guest – do you shmooze with them, give them comfortable accommodations, etc.”