YourPorter setup questions

[Justin Knighten]

I now have 2 Airbnbs that I'm operating.  With the money they're bringing in, that may go to 3 or 4 in the next year.  My biggest headache thus far is ensuring that I have cleaners scheduled for turns (one gets mostly 1 night stays, so it's almost a daily thing).  I just set up a YourPorter account, and it looks like that should simplify some of the cleaning things.  I don't see a way that the cleaner can "accept" a cleaning job where it will show me that they can do it, am I missing something there?

My question is, what else does that platform do that I should set up?  I don't want to "waste" services that I'm paying for, but don't want to spend a lot of time setting something up I don't need.  I currently have automated messages set up through Airbnb's page that go out on booking, before check-in, the day after, and before check-out.  Is there a compelling reason to set that up through YourPorter or just stick with what I have in Airbnb?  I currently use Airbnb exclusively, and set my own pricing so I don't need to consolidate listings or link other sites to it.  

Thanks in advance!

[Gerald Pitts]

I still like YP for auto reviews (can't remember if ABB does that). And I think the calendar and income reports are also easier to interface with than ABB. There is a way to send texts and emails to your cleaner too. 

Like Ken, I also suggest just having one main cleaner along with having a backup or maybe two. But you can use turnover BNB if you're having to look for multiple ones. If you find one you really like I would treat them really well, and pay them what they ask. They're worth their weight in gold and it's a pass through cost.

I never think about the few dollars a month I pay for software. It frees up my time to figure out how to make more money. 

That said, I would also look at price Labs or another pricing tool if you haven't. You could be leaving a ton of money on the table.