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Will Airbnb disrupt the housing market?

Single-family rentals in New Orleans offer compelling evidence

September 1, 2016
Kelsey Ramírez
KEYWORDS Affordable housing Airbnb New Orleans Real estate investing
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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.
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