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Wisconsin farmer Brit Thompson turns a vintage Airstream trailer into an Airbnb, now the rental income outpaces beef and lamb sales: ‘I can make $100 an hour cleaning’

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Wisconsin farmer Brit Thompson turns a vintage Airstream trailer into an Airbnb, now the rental income outpaces beef and lamb sales: ‘I can make $100 an hour cleaning’

A vintage Airstream trailer parked on a Wisconsin pasture may not sound like a financial lifeline, at least not six years ago. But it is now for Brit Thompson, 33, who runs Pink River Ranch in Wisconsin. She converted her vintage Airstream trailer into an Airbnband most of her guests are Chicago-area professionals looking for … Read more

Airbnb is committing $250 million to help stalled US housing projects get built; its first $6.4 million investment will support 201 affordable homes in Austin

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Airbnb is committing $250 million to help stalled US housing projects get built; its first $6.4 million investment will support 201 affordable homes in Austin

Airbnb has pledged $250 million (£190 million) in below-market financing to help restart stalled housing projects, with its first $6.4 million investment going toward an affordable housing development in Austin, Texas. The short-term rental company announced the Airbnb Housing Accelerator, a new program aimed at addressing the U.S. housing shortage by filling funding gaps for … Read more

Hayden Panettiere death: What happened after she was found unresponsive in Greenville Airbnb? Neighbor reveals details

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Hayden Panettiere was found dead at 36 in a South Carolina apartment complex on Sunday. (AFP)

Hayden Panettierebest known for “Heroes” and “Nashville,” was found dead at 36 inside an Airbnb rental in Greenville, South Carolinaon Sunday, with a neighbor now sharing details of the chaotic hours after her death. Hayden Panettiere was found dead at 36 in a South Carolina apartment complex on Sunday. (AFP) Neighbor recalls the hours after … Read more