STR Property Management Software

[Derek Miller]

We're now into STR for a few months and have learned a few things to make the process more automated. I've already got it to a point where I am pretty much hands off. Mind you… we have one property.

Before I get to my question… Im not looking to start another post about what the best software is out there.

With that said, why do folks use these PM services at all? I’ve read the forums comparing some, but through free options like AirBnBs scheduled messaging, sharing calendar with our cleaner, etc, why would I pay for an additional service?

Maybe I just have my blinders on because of having only one STR, but I don't see what the benefit is at the moment if your system is set up in an efficient way.

Where do you see these additional systems pay back?

[Justin Anderson]

You're totally right... With just one property you don't really need much fancy stuff.  You can just use the built in systems in airbnb/vrbo/booking/etc.

As you get more properties and start putting automations in place (guest messaging, door codes, reviews, etc) you'll want to look at software.

At this point we've written our own because we can mold the systems to be unique to our area and properties just to help speed things along.  But there is definitely not a need for you to overcomplicate things or add another bill.