VA for one STR property. Overkill?

[Alton Johnson]

I recently acquired a single short-term rental (STR) property, and so far, it's been a smooth journey with four successful guest stays. During this time, I've managed the property efficiently, coordinating with my cleaner, restocking supplies, and addressing the occasional guest inquiry.

Initially, I enlisted the support of a virtual assistant (VA) from my other business to assist with tasks such as compiling event lists, researching property management system (PMS) tools, and providing general assistance while I focused on my other business. However, as the initial tasks have been completed, I'm now questioning whether continuing with a VA is necessary.

I'm interested in hearing from fellow members who have experience using a VA for a single STR property. For those of you who have a VA in a similar situation, what daily tasks do they handle to support your STR business?

Any thoughts here would be greatly appreciated!

[John Underwood]

I don't think you will need a full time VA for one property, but if you already have a VA you could add a few STR tasks to their workload.