Can a Costa del Sol Property REALLY Pay for Itself?

Can a Costa del Sol property really pay for itself through short-term rentals? In this video, I break down a real investment case study based on a resale apartment with a tourist licence on the Costa del Sol. 🏡 The Available Properties From the Video: https://www.property-viewer.com/?uuid=QcbHRSHEYKL&v=1781206420 💰 Download the Google Sheet for Free Here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wKRZeV19TnXNwMPMiCm6vDYCimIhK3ZHLAqCfBdRc38/edit?usp=sharing Instead of using unrealistic Airbnb projections, we built a conservative investment model using actual occupancy rates, ADR (Average Daily Rate), operating costs, mortgage payments, taxes, community fees, Airbnb commissions, Booking.com fees, cleaning costs and more. One of our clients wanted a simple answer: ✅ Can the rental income cover the mortgage? ✅ How much cash flow is realistically left over? ✅ Is 10% annual net return possible? ✅ Which properties offer the best risk-to-reward ratio? Using real market data from Airbnb, Lighthouse Hospitality Intelligence and Costa del Sol property transactions, we compare multiple investment scenarios and show the numbers behind the decision. One important note is that this model does not include utility expenses such as electricity, water and internet. Based on my personal experience living in a very similar apartment with 5 sleeping places, 2 bathrooms, and a household of 2 adults and 3 children, our average electricity bill has been approximately €80 per month over the past several months. Water costs have been relatively low, averaging around €20 every three months, while fibre internet packages typically start from €39.99 per month.