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This is another area they should take from craigslist. I have tried many times to sublet my place and its a frustrating experience. Normally it turns into a facebook message/event and I just reach out to friends and hope they pass the word. Navigating through craigslist is frustrating and its hard to sift through all the noise. I think it would be really smart for them to get college campuses on board.

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It will be interesting to see if this effort is successful or not. I have always considered subletting to be a buyers market, which is probably why you had trouble subletting your place. I know a few people who were easily able to get sublets at below market rates on craigslist, which means airbnb's craigslist premium might not be worth much.

Although the recent dramatic increases in rent prices might put some pressure on sublet demand (at least in the bay area).

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