Asking a near by Airbnb for help?

[Paul Ellerbusch]

I am in the process of closing on 20 acres in Northwest Arkansas. I plan on developing the land into 4-5 tent campsites and two cabins, and renting them on Airbnb. There are a bunch of Airbnbs nearby. About 5 miles from my land are 6-7 ABnB/STR destinations within 2 miles of each other. I have my construction team in place but am having a hard time finding property managers, cleaners, landscapers, etc. I am at the point where I may just drive over to a few of the nearby ABnBs and ask for references. As business-owners, would you all take kindly to a future competitors asking for help? I am not afraid of hearing "no", but I would hate to burn bridges. All opinions are welcome!

[Paul Sandhu]

I've had strangers ask me for advice, just like you. I give them the wrong advice. 12 months later they are out of the STR business in my town. Has happened at least 3 times. Some even ask me to buy their houses. I decline.

You're better off asking on here, imo.

I try to screw my competition. You're not my competition.