Best short term rental programs and software.

[Pete Schmidt]

So I have owned and managed long term term rentals in the Myrtle Beach and Conway, SC area for over 15 years now and have used Buildium for close to 5 years with positive results. Over the years I have had numerous request to take on short term rentals but felt as if it was more than I wanted to deal with. Well with the starting of our wedding and event venue along with a few Glamping tents and cabin, I am considering growing my company J&P Unlimited inc into that field as well. I am comfortable with the zoning, what can and can't be done, but totally out of the loop with the best software or programs to run short term rentals. For those that manage their own STR along with STR's for others, is there a program that makes your life any easier, or does everyone just use air BNB? I could have my website designed to take bookings but figured if there is something out there that is tried and true, I'm not looking to reinvent the wheel here, so please share any programs you feel are worth a go.

[Julian Sage]

@Pete Schmidt, there is a bit of reinventing the wheel involved if you plan on managing properties youself. The tools are available but the operations will always be unique to you. For a well-rounded STR experience you'll want to have the following covered:

Automated messaging - Few options

PMS/Channel Manager - Lots of options

Task/Turnover Management - Few options

Dynamic Pricing - Lots of options

Guidebook - Few options

Smart lock - Lots of options