This article is part of our joint investigation into Airbnb and the housing crisis with Pivot. You can read a French version on their site.
    • Nouveau_Burnswick@lemmy.world
      5·
      10 months ago

      The Newfoundland market has exploded since 2020. Sale and rental prices have increased. Rental demand is outpacing supply.

      So yes, profit can be made in Newfoundland where, according to a CBC anecdote, a landlord in Paradise, NL recieved and impassioned please from a family of 8 to rent a 2 bedroom appartement and was offered over rent in cash sight unseen to secure a rental. (22 June 2022).

        • Bo7a
          2·
          10 months ago

          All snark aside. Do you really believe that every human is motivated by capital profit?

            • Bo7a
              2·
              10 months ago

              We do things for other people because they do give something back in return

              This is not how I make decisions. That is why I asked the question. The rest of your comment is predicated on that statement and as such, is not worth much to me.

              Thanks for the reply, though. I appreciate the effort. I simply disagree and can’t imagine a middle-ground that could be reached by continuing the conversation.