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It’s been about 17 years since Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) launched in San Francisco, and while the then-startup didn’t invent short-term rentals, it seems fair to say it changed the market for them forever.
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The growth of the short-term rental market is especially felt in touristy Florida, which could be an opportunity for investors. That’s according to a new study from St. Louis-based real estate data company Clever and North Carolina-based short-term investment platform Rabbu.com.
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The May 6 report says Florida is the best state to invest in short-term rentals. It goes even further and identifies the top markets in the country, and four of the top five are cities in the Sunshine State – including Orlando, which ranks second in short-term rental investment.
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