AirBnB? What is all the fuss about?

I have never used the service. At first glance, it does not appear that it will save any money, despite what I was led to believe. In fact, it often looks to be more expensive with less amenities and more restrictions. Am I missing something? I don't see what all the fuss is about .. unless you are the homeowner. Then it makes more sense.

Anyone have advice or experiences to share?

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Shade70 · 51-55, M

It is horrific for the communities in high tourism locales and drives up the cost of housing. Outsiders buy up the housing to offer as fulltime Airbnb's, causing those who live in the community to have fewer housing options and having to pay higher costs (rent and purchase prices) for what housing is available. Here in Hawai'i it is attrocious and exacerbated by the already high cost of living.