AirbnbAirbnb—an online platform better known for connecting travelers with vacated homes over short stays—is considering an expansion into the temporary sublet market. And even the ones for workers--such as Corporate Housing By Owner--don't exactly provide "workforce housing". It's sheer variety and scale—as the true pioneer of the homesharing model—helps it feature multiple housing options, both expensive and cheap. She thus views Airbnb as a "flexible housing" model that caters to America's large contingent of spontaneous gig economy workers. Airbnb's prospective further move into the sublet market would make it easier for this group to find such housing.

Source: Forbes April 01, 2017 03:56 UTC