Institutional investors partner on “Airbnb-friendly apartments” program

Jesse Stein, global head of real estate at Airbnb, has rolled out an initiative that grabbed the attention and participation of institutional investors such as Greystar, Starwood Capital and Equity Residential. The program allows renters to list their apartments part-time on Airbnb to earn extra income. Investment managers and apartment operators hope to use the program to attract and retain more renters. (12/2023)