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> I don't know how houses can be cheaper.

Houses can be cheaper if we allow building more of them. Right now supply is heavily constrained by zoning and density limits.

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Sure, but a ton of people I know who stay in AirBnB do so because they prefer the experience, not because it’s cheaper. Perhaps that segment I see is biased but I’m not sure more hotels -> lower cost and more diverse locations will fix the problem

It is cute and a brilliant business when someone rents out their place for a weekend. It becomes a serious problem when vultures abuse the rules and convert homes into hotels.

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