Lavanda secures $7.25M to grow flexible rental platform - PhocusWire
Summary
Lavanda, a flexible rental platform, has secured $7.25M in funding. While not directly about STR operations, this highlights ongoing investment in the short-term rental market and potential growth in the flexible rental space, which could influence pricing and availability.
Key Insights
- •Lavanda secured $7.25M in funding.
Action Items
- ✓Monitor the growth of platforms like Lavanda and consider how it might affect your local market and pricing strategies.Effort: lowImpact: medium
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