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Peninsula homeowners try to cash in on World Cup visitors
For some Peninsula homeowners, the World Cup represented an opportunity to generate extra income by renting out spare rooms, guest houses and entire homes to visiting soccer fans. But while the tournament is drawing visitors to the Bay Area, some local listings still had availability in the days leading up to matches, suggesting the payoff may be smaller than many hosts expected.
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For some Peninsula homeowners, the World Cup represented an opportunity to generate extra income by renting out spare rooms, guest houses and entire homes to visiting soccer fans. But while the tournament is drawing visitors to the Bay Area, some local listings still had availability in the days leading up to matches, suggesting the payoff may be smaller than many hosts expected.
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According to The Almanac’s linked item, Peninsula homeowners try to cash in on World Cup visitors, For some Peninsula homeowners, the World Cup represented an opportunity to generate extra income by renting out spare rooms, guest houses and entire homes to visiting soccer fans. But while the tournament is drawing visitors to the Bay Area, some local listings still had availability in the days leading up to matches, suggesting the payoff may be smaller than many hosts expected.
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- Peninsula homeowners try to cash in on World Cup visitorsThe Almanac - 2026-06-17T18:40:08+00:00
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