Big bear vacation agencies

[Christian R Estrada]

I am currently in escrow with a 2000sqft 5bds 3ba property out of big bear lake that I am planing on making a short term rental. I am looking for a vacation rental agency, and wanted to see if anybody had any suggestions, on who to, and not to allow manage the property ?

[Lisa Lincoln]

@Christian R Estrada I do self manage my properties, my 1st property in Big Bear (pre- internet savey sites) I had a property management company. My tax guy scolded me every year, saying they are taking 50%, it was a mix of made up fees. Things like, extra towels (when there was towels in the house), the change of a light bulb and they favored their properties over mine. They even "borrowed" major items, like the VCR (during that time), needed it for a place didn't have one (for their visit). I would find the new vacuum was now 8yrs old (maybe they switched it). Found the furniture re-arranged, Why???, found the renters burned a hole in the floor and they didn't take from deposit. The management companies use the same companies anyone can use to get your property online. The big ones like airbnb, vrbo, turn key and others I'm not thinking of. Many communities to help you, airbnb even has a magazine now. I have friends that start with the management company and then realize that it is not that complicated. Find a co-host and you can be more or less involved. Happy renting!!