Property managing for STR… self managing vs online or local companies

[Edward Acker]

Hey all, wife and I are getting into our first STR in Bonita Springs. Wondering if we should learn the bumps in the road now and try to self manage with some recommended tools or to put our property in the hands of a Vacasa/Evolve/Awning type company or maybe a professional local outfit? All opinions welcome… TIA

[John Underwood]

vote for self management. Once you get going with a great cleaning person to handle turnovers you can easily manage with the Vrbo and Airbnb apps.

Also I've heard bad things about Vacasa and the like. If you don't self manage I would get a reputable local PM.