by Jasper Ribbers | Dec 29, 2017 | Podcast |
There is no shortage of Airbnb horror stories in the news. Accounts of hidden cameras, racial discrimination, and guests who’ve been scammed through the home-sharing platform seem to make headlines on a regular basis. The question is, what can we learn from these...
by Jasper Ribbers | Dec 25, 2017 | Podcast |
If you’ve read or seen Eat, Pray, Love, you’ve probably considered vacationing on the beaches of Bali. René Theil fell in love with Indonesia long before Julia Roberts, and he has owned his own ‘little escape’ on the island for 17 years. When he wasn’t using the...
by Jasper Ribbers | Dec 22, 2017 | Podcast |
If you are spending more than 30% of your monthly income on rent, you fall into the category of rent-burdened—and one popular way to earn the extra cash for high housing costs is through Airbnb. Unfortunately, most apartment lease agreements were drafted long before...
by Jasper Ribbers | Dec 15, 2017 | Podcast |
Toronto. Singapore. Paris. Seattle.Hosts around the world are learning to navigate the new regulations introduced by local municipalities. Making headlines this week are the controversial rule against secondary suites in Toronto, the first hosts to be charged with...
by Jasper Ribbers | Dec 11, 2017 | Podcast |
As Airbnb hosts, we have a natural inclination to show our property in the best possible light in order to secure more bookings. But what happens when guests arrive, and the space doesn’t meet their expectations? It may seem counterintuitive to advertise that your...
by Jasper Ribbers | Dec 8, 2017 | Podcast |
Has Airbnb lost its charm?All startups experience growing pains. That’s just part of the process. But as Airbnb expands its influence to become a major economic and political force, at least one guest has fallen out of love with the short-term rental platform. In an...
