AIRBNB IS CHANGING. AGAIN.
Summary
Robuilt and Jesse Vasquez discuss three seismic shifts happening in the short-term rental industry: Airbnb's new "Services" feature (and why hosts should be cautious), local regulations threatening unprepared hosts, and the battle Airbnb is waging against hosts seeking direct bookings. They emphasize the need for hosts to stay informed and adapt to changing market dynamics.
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