"Runner" for STR Operations

[Leon Lee]

Hi, Fellow BPers

I've been hearing from a few groups about using "runners" for simple operational tasks. I'm curious to get some insights from you all. Specifically, I'm wondering (1) what kinds of tasks you usually assign to these runners, (2) how much you pay them (either per hour or per month), and (3) where you find people for this role. Considering how spread out short-term rental properties can be, not to mention the rising costs of gas and wear and tear on vehicles, I'm really interested in how you all manage this.

Thanks a lot! 

Lee

[Jen LeViseur]

Hey @Leon Lee we are in three markets have an operations assistant in all (basically a runner). We have them do quality checks after every turn, take inventory, receive supplies and restock them, run errands and any other tasks that need to get done like changing batteries, etc. We pay them by the hour depending on market $15-$20/hr. We have found good success with Care.com, our network and Facebook.