Is It TOO LATE To Airbnb? Starting an airbnb business, pros and cons
Summary
Sean Rakidzich discusses whether it's too late to start an Airbnb business, highlighting factors like airport closures, Airbnb's extenuating circumstances policy, and the financial struggles of some major players like Lyric and Sonder. He suggests smaller hosts can succeed by specializing in areas that these larger companies overlook, such as maintaining a personal touch, focusing on unique hospitality, and using efficient systems to compete on price, as well as suggesting alternative markets.
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