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The article discusses the impact of Mr. W, an intermediary for Airbnb rentals in Mexico City, who manages numerous properties and has significantly raised rental prices, displacing local tenants. Mr. W operates by listing apartments on Airbnb for property owners, taking a commission while providing management services. The trend of professional intermediaries like Mr. W is seen as detrimental to the local housing market, as it leads to gentrification and makes affordable housing scarce for residents. Critics argue that Airbnb's business model has evolved into one that benefits large intermediaries at the expense of traditional renters.

The article discusses the impact of Mr. W, an intermediary for Airbnb rentals in Mexico City, who manages numerous properties and has significantly raised rental prices, displacing local tenants. Mr. W operates by listing apartments on Airbnb for property owners, taking a commission while providing management services. The trend of professional intermediaries like Mr. W is seen as detrimental to the local housing market, as it leads to gentrification and makes affordable housing scarce for residents. Critics argue that Airbnb's business model has evolved into one that benefits large intermediaries at the expense of traditional renters.