From One Airbnb Host to Another
Please stop ruining it for the rest of us…
I have recently read a significant number of blogs, social media posts, and even news articles regarding Airbnb horror stories — everything from hidden cameras to racism, paying a cleaning fee only to be asked to clean before they check out, and worse — threats of violence over bad reviews.
Can I tell you the common denominator in all of these instances? A host that puts making money over providing an experience.
Airbnb Needs to Get Back to its Roots
When Airbnb first started, it was an app to find a place to crash. Anyone with a spare room, a couch, or an air mattress could help a weary traveler out with an inexpensive, no-frills option for lodging.
But somewhere along the way — it got distorted. It became a way for people to invest in secondary real estate, increase their wealth, and boost their portfolios. It was no longer about sharing space or human experiences — the entire concept was warped by predatory capitalism. Suddenly, Airbnb became yet another way for the already well-off folks to swoop in, buy up affordable housing, and turn them into get-rich-quick schemes.
With this shift in hosting mentality, Airbnb became more about earning money for real estate…
