I almost gave up on mine, but I’m living it now and want to share my story for anyone who needs a bit of optimism right now.

My husband and I purchased a condo together five years ago. I was working in retail and he was a seasonal worker (carpentry, landscaping, renovations), so his income was inconsistent. We considered finding a roommate, but we were scared of committing to a long-term rental. Strangers are unpredictable and friendships can turn sour if your lifestyles are incompatible.  Therefore, we started to host our spare room on Air BnB. It became one of 3000 private rooms available for rent on Air BnB in Montreal. We didn’t realize how high the demand was – we were getting more requests than we had anticipated.  AirBnB has a current valuation of over 24 million dollars! If you have a home, you should definitely get in on this goldmine.

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