NYC thought banning Airbnbs would solve the housing crisis.
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Summary
AI-generatedThe video discusses the impact of banning short-term rentals (STRs) in New York City. Instead of solving the housing crisis, the ban led to record low vacancy rates and record high rents, as many units did not return to the long-term market and hotels benefited from higher rates. The video emphasizes that increasing housing supply is the true solution to housing costs.
Key insights
Banning short-term rentals does not automatically create new housing units.
Mistakes to avoid
Don't assume that banning STRs in a market will directly translate to lower housing costs for long-term renters.
Tools & resources
STR Cheat Sheetwebsite
A guide to STR investing.
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