I manage 3 Airbnbs in Puerto Vallarta, making up at least half my income. I've already received a few cancellations, but I'm hopeful.

Lora Pope manages three Airbnb properties in Puerto Vallarta.

Courtesy of Lora Pope.

• Lora Pope manages three Airbnb properties in Puerto Vallarta.
• She was away during the chaos in Puerto Vallarta, but her properties were fully booked.
• Pope is worried that the recent violence will hurt tourism, but hopes it will pick back up soon.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lora Pope, 36, a content creator and blogger, originally from Canada, who hosts three Airbnbs in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.