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I appreciate your balanced take on this - but i disagree. Airbnbs discounts for long stays make it pretty competitive here. I pay 3500 pesos a month for a room. That includes power, internet, Netflix, toilet paper, all kinds of other amenities.

It's not ideal, but the barrier to entry is way lower for a premium that is not really high imo.

Out of curiosity, where are you from?

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I would assume this discussion is centered on coastal American cities, where Airbnbs routinely cost well over your monthly cost per night, plus cleaning fees etc. I don’t know where you are or what average rental price is in your area, but you won’t find any American units anywhere near that price.

My rental (traditional lease) cost is ~10x yours and I am considered to have a screaming good deal.

I'm in Yucatan, Mexico.

>I would assume this discussion is centered on coastal American cities

Did you click the link of this submission? It's about Dublin, Ireland. That said you're right I have never checked out airbnb prices in the coastal US and I'd assume they are much more expensive there

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