So add the advertised high rate of return when things are good when money can flow out to investors, plus celebrities at their investment forums and it seems very attractive.

When I had my B&Bs we also included local restaurants and attractions in the packet of information which you might want for a STR.

So at this point given the large amount of income that the wealth management company kicks off, this very nice profit from the real estate portfolio is looking less and less attractive every year especially considering the time and mental real estate it takes up for her and the tax consequences.

There are a couple REIAs in the Tri-State area, but none of them are backed by the power of BP and the incredible people that it tends to attract.

They were fine with my score (about 740), but have issue with the percentage of personal credit I am utilizing, so that discussion also petered out.Apparently, I have a lending profile right now, that is not attractive to mainstream lending programs.Any advice?

Tenant occupied properties can be attractive to investors if cash flowing...no one wants to buy someone else's problem. 

When it comes to AirBnB I have found its location, number of beds then amenities like kitchens and outdoor spaces that attract quality guests and demand higher prices. 

I think for the 2 other attractions nearby, a lot of people I'm assuming aren't needing lodging for the museum and or park.

With that being said, if you're comfortable with a long term hold, San Diego and especially coastal, will always be attractive imo. 

Staging your house well can help you attract more attention from buyers, which ultimately helps it sell faster and maybe for a higher price than an unstaged home (see visual):What Are My Staging Options?