3 Ways That Airbnb Has Changed In 2019
Summary
In this video, Sean Rakidzich details three significant ways Airbnb has changed since 2014, affecting both potential and current hosts. He highlights the shift in customer expectations from adventurous early adopters to more demanding, hotel-like service, increased regulatory oversight by cities and states, and the rise of large institutional players in the rental arbitrage space. It emphasizes that landlords can be fearful now and more will to sign more leases with rental arbitrage hosts. Finally, the presenter also gives advice on how you can find more of his video content.
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