By Arelly Maldonado | Elite Co-Host There's a moment most San Diego property owners experience sometime in their first few weeks on Airbnb. It's 11PM on a Friday. A guest is messaging about the WiFi password. The cleaner just cancelled for tomorrow's checkout. And you're sitting there thinking — this is not what I signed up for. Sound familiar? Here's the truth nobody tells you before you list your property: the moment your home goes live on Airbnb, you are no longer just a p

By Arelly Maldonado | Elite Co-Host If you own property in San Diego and you've ever wondered whether Airbnb is worth it — you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions I hear from homeowners across the county. The short answer? San Diego is one of the best short-term rental markets in the entire country. The longer answer depends on where your property is, what it offers, and how well it's managed. Let's break it down. San Diego's Airbnb Market in 2026 San Diego co