The short-term rental market has transformed completely since Airbnb started. One counterintuitive principle now determines success, and it's almost the opposite of what worked ten years ago.
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If you're considering getting into short-term rentals in 2026, well, things are way different than it was 10 years ago. So today we're doing something a little bit fun. We're taking a trip down memory lane, going all the way back to when I used to stay in Airbnbs over a decade ago, the way things used to be and the reality, the way things are today. I also have one really counterintuitive reality that you have to follow today to do a good job with your short-term rentals. And it was much, much different back in the past. And actually, it's almost flipped 100%. So stay tuned. Let's dive into all that as we take a trip down memory lane.