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crek42 t1_iv80hx3 wrote

Maybe in some markets but it’s been a huge boon to our local economy which is dependent on tourism dollars. Local towns here really like airbnbs.

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Robinho999 t1_iv82dq1 wrote

let me guess, you're one of these self-styled airbnb hilton wannabes, get a real job!

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crek42 t1_iv8cyqo wrote

Nope just live in a beach community where tourists pay a bunch for taxes and visit our local businesses. It was in NY State’s economic report they put out every year for our county — 40% of our local dollars were spent on tourism and tourism-related activities. We actually have super low property taxes because of the money it brings in. Also I work in tech out of NYC and very much have a real job.

The local government sent surveys via mail about perception of short term rentals before deciding on legislation and the results of that survey are all public. Not sure who would downvote my comment without any additional information.

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TheBeesBestKnees t1_iv9nz7l wrote

What utopia in NY is this beach community with "super low property taxes?"

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