Episode 5

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10th Dec 2021

AirBnB Arbitrage Shenanigans

You may have heard the term going around the Internet: AirBnB arbitrage. It's a wildly popular economic strategy, often promoted as being an easy and lucrative way to cash in on the popularity of AirBnBs.

In today's episode, Chris shares his unique insight into this phenomenon - both what it is, and more importantly, what it isn't.

You'll discover a bit about Chris' unique background and how it allows him to see the AirBnB arbitrage concept from multiple perspectives, revealing its all-too-real difficulties.

You'll learn how so-called experts online have portrayed the concept as being an easy and lucrative way to make income by subletting through AirBnB.

You'll discover the limitations of AirBnB arbitrage, why it's restricted or even illegal in an increasing number of cities.

Join Chris as he demystifies the concept of AirBnB arbitrage and its benefits and drawbacks.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

Why Chris' background as a lawyer, a real estate broker and Chief Credit Officer at a publicly-traded bank gives him a unique perspective on AirBnB arbitrage.
Why the concept of AirBnB arbitrage is not as simple (or as lucrative) as it's often portrayed by "experts" online.
The limitations of AirBnB arbitrage, and why it may even be illegal where you live.
And so much more...

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About the Podcast

The Higher Standard

This isn’t a different standard, it’s the higher standard.

Welcome to the Higher Standard Podcast, where we give you ultra-premium, unfiltered truth when it comes to building your wealth and curating the lifestyle of your dreams. Your hosts; Chris Naghibi and Saied Omar here to help you distill the immense amount of information and disinformation out there on the interwebs and give you the opportunity to choose a higher standard for yourself. Sit back, relax your mind and get ready for a different kind of podcast where we elevate your baseline with crispy high-resolution audio. This isn't a different standard. It's the higher standard.

About your host

Christopher Naghibi

Christopher M. Naghibi is the host and founder of The Higher Standard podcast — a rapidly growing media platform delivering unfiltered financial literacy, real-world entrepreneurship lessons and economic commentary for the modern era.

After nearly two decades in banking, including his most recent role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of First Foundation Bank (NYSE: FFWM), Christopher stepped away from corporate life to build a brand rooted in truth, transparency, and modern money insights. While at First Foundation, he had executive oversight of credit, product development, depository services, retail banking, loan servicing, and commercial operations. His leadership helped scale the bank’s presence in multiple national markets from $0 to over $13 billion.

Christopher is a licensed attorney, real estate broker, and general building contractor (Class B), and he brings a rare blend of legal, operational and real estate expertise to everything he does. His early career spanned diverse lending platforms, including multifamily, commercial, private banking, and middle market lending — holding key roles at Impac Commercial Capital Corporation, U.S. Financial Services & Residential Realty, and First Fidelity Funding.

In addition to his media work, Christopher is the CEO of Black Crown Inc. and Black Crown Law APC, which oversee his private holdings and legal affairs.

He holds a Juris Doctorate from Trinity Law School, an MBA from American Heritage University, and two bachelor degrees. He is also a graduate of the Yale School of Management’s Global Executive Leadership Program.

A published author and sought-after speaker (unless it’s his son’s birthday), Christopher continues to advocate for financial empowerment. He’s worked pro bono with families in need, helped craft affordable housing programs through Habitat for Humanity, and was a founding board member of She Built This City — helping spark interest in construction and trades for women of all ages.