Why Not Airbnb Rental Arbitrage?

Summary

In this video, the hosts from Thanks for Visiting discuss rental arbitrage, defining it as taking an apartment from a landlord and renting it out as a short-term rental for a higher nightly rate. They outline reasons why hosts consider arbitrage but caution that expenses like furnishing, utilities, insurance, and management must be factored in, as the apparent profit can be deceiving. They suggest co-hosting is often a better model, as it requires less upfront capital and eliminates responsibility for monthly lease payments.