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Houfy vs. Airbnb: What Do They Offer for Hosts?

Hospitable

Airbnb was born in 2007 as a part of the sharing economy, allowing people to temporarily rent out spaces without too much regulation and make some extra money. The most common property types that guests can book directly include vacation homes, condos, apartments, cabins, farmhouses, and cottages.

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Is Stock or Real Estate Faster in Building Wealth?

SparkRental

You can refer to the graph below: Source: FRED ECONOMIC DATA Of course, real estate isnt completely immune to market decline, either; I still remember the devastation of both real estate and stocks during the financial crisis of 2007-2008. Now, lets say theres a $20 million apartment available.

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How Does Airbnb Work?

Haustay

Airbnb was launched in 2007 but has since skyrocketed in popularity. The two industrial designers began renting out their apartment to visitors to make up for high rental prices in San Francisco. Accommodation and pricing vary widely as do booking conditions.

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