Thanks for your input! Regarding Operto, i thought i would be able to add my cleaner to the airbnb system and she will be automatically notified when she needs t come in and what not. is that not the case? if so. then something like Operto would definitely be clutch
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@Marshall Leipprandt:
@Marcus Tam Hey Marcus, I'm also here in the South Bay (but only have a long-term rental here). I do have two Airbnb properties in FL that I manage remotely here from SoCal, and here are some of my favorite tools and apps that have helped me out:
1) IGMS - Helps control pricing, schedule availability, and messages. It allows me to automate messages for just about any circumstance. Guests love getting messages confirming their bookings, reminding them of their check-in and check-out procedures, and I also use it to ask for reviews after check-out. If you ever get more than one property, IGMS also allows you to sync multiple properties but still lets you customize and control options for each all in the same spot.
2) PriceLabs - This tool has tons of options to control pricing dynamics. There are all sorts of features (too many for me even use to be honest). For example, you can drop your price a percentage each day once you get within 10-14 days out to help entice bookings.
3) Hostfully - Hostfully allows you to create customized guidebooks that you can send via URL to your guests before their arrival. You can also include any/all instructions, house rules, etc. so that your guests always have a place to reference if they have questions.
4) Operto Teams - If you have a cleaner, Operto Teams allows you to sync your calendar with them. My cleaner has used this the last 14 months and it is great. They automatically know when they need to clean, I am not having to coordinate with them in advance as we both have access to the live-feed iCal link.
Those are the four most useful that I use in my Airbnbs. DM me if you want me to hear more about any one of them and good luck!
