NYC's short-term rental ban slashed Airbnb listings. A year later, it's unclear if it's made housing more affordable.

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I have 6 short-term rental properties. People think real estate is passive income, but I disagree.

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Gibson spends roughly 50 hours a week running her hospitality business.

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Gen Z's new side hustle: getting rich off Airbnb

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I restored a 1900s train car with my dad and turned it into an Airbnb. Now it's paid for itself.

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Isaac French (left) helped his father restore a 1900s traincar (right) in Idaho.

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I had to rent my house for extra income, and it forced me to declutter. I'm happier because of it.

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The author was able to declutter her home with the help of a professional photographer.

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I booked an Airbnb 15 minutes away from home for one night. It allowed me to catch up on work without distractions.

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Louisa Rogers (not pictured) rented an Airbnb near her home to work on a writing project.

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Hosts have ruined Airbnb with excessive fees, high demands, and bad customer service, travel experts say

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Experts say hosts' lack of customer focus has tarnished Airbnb's reputation.

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I've stayed in hostels in 9 different countries. Here's why they're my preferred option — especially for solo travel.

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Hostels are my go-to for solo travel.

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We built our vacation home in Tulum for $350,000. I'm glad we invested in the market early, but there are issues with basic infrastructure.

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Three story vacation house in Tulum
The project took a year and a half to complete, but the couple were "super happy" with the results.

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Barcelona is banning Airbnbs. Other European cities have cracked down already — with some success.

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