Airbnb vs Co-Living: Which Rental Strategy Makes More Money? (2026)

Which rental strategy actually makes more money in 2026 — Airbnb or co-living? In this GRID LA Investor Club webinar, two active LA operators go head-to-head: Devin Aguirre (PadSplit Southern California Market Manager) breaks down room-by-room co-living rentals, and Jeremiah (Affluent Vacays) shares how he scaled his short-term rental portfolio from 8 units to 26 in under a year. You'll learn: How co-living/PadSplit actually works — from tenant screening to converting a single-family home into 6-10 rentable rooms Real revenue numbers: co-living vs. traditional long-term rental vs. Airbnb on comparable properties How Jeremiah scaled from commercial real estate to a 26-unit short-term rental company DSCR loan strategies for both models — how to get co-living and STR properties financed, and the mistakes people make by not talking to a lender first What property types, bedroom counts, and neighborhoods work best for each model Legal risks: squatters, eviction protection, and STR-specific insurance (business loss income coverage) Which markets are working right now for STR in Southern California (and where regulations are killing it) Whether you own a single rental or you're scaling a portfolio, this breaks down the real trade-offs between co-living and short-term rental investing — no fluff, just what's actually working right now. Connect with Devin (PadSplit) and Jeremiah (Affluent Vacays) — links in the chat/comments. About GRID LA: GRID LA is a Los Angeles-based real estate investor community with 30+ chapters nationwide, built for agents who invest and investors who work with agents. We host weekly webinars, in-person events, and mentorship. Learn more: gridlainvestorclub.com #Airbnb #CoLiving #PadSplit #ShortTermRental #RealEstateInvesting #STR #PassiveIncome #GRIDLA #RealEstateInvestor #RentalPropertyInvesting