Property Management for STR

[Nina Shell]

I am in contract on my first acquisition of a short term rental, a single family home under 10 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island on The Gulf. I am in the process of trying to select a good property manager for this business, as I’m not close. Does anyone have recommendations or any to avoid? Evolve is a national company and I like the idea of that, since the relationship would scale if I pick up properties in other areas. I wouldn’t be locked into a contract and they take 10%. There is also a local option that takes a larger percentage but seems to earn it by being more inclusive at 25%.