{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"EP122: This Week in the World of Airbnb","description":"What does Donald Trump’s inauguration mean for the future of Airbnb?
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\nThis week Jasper is joined by Silvia Li, Head of Marketing at Hostfully, to discuss what impact the Trump administration will have on Airbnb corporate as well as Airbnb hosts around the world. Some of what Trump has said and done might hurt Airbnb while some might help.
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\nAlso discussed is Professional Airbnb Investors and their impact on the market, Airbnb’s impact on the hotel industry and the one gadget that solves Airbnb hosts’ “biggest problem”.
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\nSome of the topics covered
\nArticle #1: How will Uber, Lyft and Airbnb fare under Trump?
\n •\tWhat might hurt:
\n o\tDeteriorating relationship with China
\n o\tTrump’s conflict of interest as a hotel owner
\n •\tWhat might help:
\n o\tTrump’s focus on reducing regulations
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\nArticle #2: The Rise of the Professional Airbnb Investor
\n •\tLarge real estate companies are looking at Airbnb closely
\n •\tROI is generally greater for short term vs. long term rentals
\n •\t6% of Airbnb hosts in New York City have 3 units or more
\n o\tAccount for 1/3 of revenue
\n •\tRegulatory uncertainty is holding real estate companies back
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\nArticle #3: How hard has Airbnb hit hotels? It’s not as bad as they thought
\n •\tOccupancy rate much lower for Airbnb's than it is for hotels
\n •\tAverage daily rates only $20 lower for Airbnb’s than hotels ($149 vs. $169)
\n •\tJasper has seen an increase in average rates over the years
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\nArticle #4: The One Gadget That Solves Airbnb Hosts' Biggest Problem - Seth Porges
\n •\tRing Video Doorbell
\n •\tKeeps guests from bringing more people than allowed/agreed to
\n •\tPrevents many other issues
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\nResources mentioned
\nring.com
\nArticle #1: https://www.cnet.com/news/how-will-uber-lyft-and-airbnb-fare-under-trump/
\nArticle #2: https://priceonomics.com/will-real-estate-investors-take-over-airbnb/
\nArticle #3: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article127358484.html
\nArticle #4: http://www.forbes.com/sites/sethporges/2017/01/20/the-one-gadget-that-solves-air-bnb-hosts-biggest-problem/#1a051ee740dc
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\nConnect with Jasper
\nEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
\nTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
\nInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
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\nThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}