Temporary Co-Host/Virtual Assistant?

[Tom Dieringer]

Minor dilemma.  Once a year I camp remotely for 3-4 days.  I usually surface once or so a day just for checking reception and urgent calls.  I've got an AI service hooked up to OwnerRez, but am concerned about the issues where I might need to jump in on more promptly basis than potentially 6-20 hours later. Whether it is a virtual assistant or any other type of service, are any of you familiar with folks who will temporarily jump in as a co-host? The rest of the vacation time I take is always somewhere where there's good reception.

Loosely related 2nd question. Do any of you have a backup plan for managing your property in the case of your unexpected, sudden demise? My other assets, including my primary company, all have plans in place. Nothing yet for who would manage my STR though. I'd hate to see my estate take a hit because suddenly my listing was going unattended for an extended. Thoughts?  Thanks.

[Andrew Steffens]

I doubt you will be able to find a VA or co-host that can help 3-4 days per year. You would need to train them sufficiently for a period of time and no person or company will be excited for a few days a year of pay. If it were me, I would likely do what is mentioned above and block it off those days so you should not have any urgent issues. I would then respond to any inquiries that once a day you get signal.

As for the question of demise, I would find a good local PM and direct your executor to turn it over to them.  Most PM's if they even have a contract it is 1 year and Im sure your heir will not want to deal with management duties on day 1 of your death.  Let a good PM handle it and then your heir can deal with it the following year if they want.