Why is having problems a good thing for aspiring entrepreneurs?

The story of Airbnb is rich in anecdotes on problems that, on closer look, revealed themselves as opportunities in disguise. By simply going through the problem step-by-step, they recognized the asset value of their own real estate under certain conditions, coupled with their ability to provide competitive prices. 

A key takeaway for aspiring entrepreneurs is to reframe their mindset towards problems - especially those with existing market solutions – to perceive those as opportunities and to research methods to address said gaps.