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San Francisco Airbnb Hosts Struggle To Rent Homes Amid The City's Barrage Of Bad Press
"Having this extra stream of income is a cushion that really helps. It's been a real godsend," said Blum.
July 20, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO -- As the city of San Francisco faces a barrage of bad press about crime and car break-ins, some short-term rental hosts say they're feeling a direct hit on their bottom line.
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Thirteen years ago, Cathryn Blum was looking for a way to make extra money when she stumbled on a Craigslist ad for a little-known startup called Airbnb.
It was so new that when she signed up, she was only the 36th host in San Francisco.
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