From HW Magazine
Will Airbnb disrupt the housing market?
Single-family rentals in New Orleans offer compelling evidence

In May of 2016, Airbnb had almost 1.4 listings on the site and raised its revenue projection for this year to more than $900 million. But the site impacts more than just hotel chains. As more investors, not just homeowners, use the site to rent out spare rooms — and even spare couches — it strains the supply of rental houses.