Involved parties feature Shaun Ghavami, founder of Vancouver-based 10XBNB, who bootstrapped a co-hosting service for Airbnb landlords starting at 20% revenue share (now 35%), generating over $5 million in fees since 2020 without initial capital. The article, by Chris Morris, originally from Inc.com (Fast Company’s sister site), emphasizes creativity and niching down. Platforms like Upwork, Freelancer.com, Indeed, LinkedIn, and Viator facilitate client acquisition.[INPUT]
This fits a broader 2026 trend of low-barrier side hustles, spurred by economic pressures and gig economy growth, as echoed in search results listing similar ideas like freelancing, AI content, and virtual services (e.g., YouTube videos on 2025-2026 hustles with $0 starts).[1][2][3][4][5] It's newsworthy now due to the article's recent April 6 publication—two days ago—capitalizing on timely demand for no-cost income strategies amid forecasts of high-paying gigs like those in freelancing and digital services.[INPUT][2]