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Hello, please recommend any managers you would recommend. Thank you

I am going to stop using Evolve to do my listings and manage all the upfront stuff as well as payouts and money and guest experiences. Is there anything people would recommend to help outside of excel spreadsheet (which is what I was thinking of) .  I think I am a bit technologically challenged, so trying to see what are best options if any. 

Thanks,

Kyle

Quote from @Mayor Victor:

Quote from @Kris Krabill:

We are buying our first STR on Florida's Space Coast. It is a higher end beachfront home and we plan to manage remotely from Nashville. We have started to assemble our team and feel like we have a good crew to help us provide a great experience for our guests. We plan to purchase additional STR's, but for now we have full time jobs. We would like to look at whatever tools could help us streamline our process, save time, automate wherever it makes sense while still keeping a good handle on the biz and scale for an additional 3-5 properties in the next year or so. It seems like many of the tools do a few things well and I'm sure some integrate better than others. I know it's probably overkill for one property, but we are wanting to setup a process that will grow with us.

Here are some the things we are trying to solve:

-track income/expenses (preferably integrate with QuickBooks)

-manage listings and dynamic pricing

-sync bookings/calendars

-automate guest reservation/check-in communications

-create guest welcome book/guide

-automate remote lock access codes

-manage cleaning crew/handyman tasks

-create preventative maintenance schedule for handyman

-eventually create/manage website with booking

Any input you have on process or tools would be appreciated. 

 Yes, Kris. These are great tools you can use to automate your short-term rental listings to get the best and most from them.

May I know what PMS tool are you considering?

Haven’t selected a PMS yet, but I’ve looked at OwnerRez, Lodgify, Hospitable and Guesty. Would love feedback on any systems y’all use

We are buying our first STR on Florida's Space Coast. It is a higher end beachfront home and we plan to manage remotely from Nashville. We have started to assemble our team and feel like we have a good crew to help us provide a great experience for our guests. We plan to purchase additional STR's, but for now we have full time jobs. We would like to look at whatever tools could help us streamline our process, save time, automate wherever it makes sense while still keeping a good handle on the biz and scale for an additional 3-5 properties in the next year or so. It seems like many of the tools do a few things well and I'm sure some integrate better than others. I know it's probably overkill for one property, but we are wanting to setup a process that will grow with us.

Here are some the things we are trying to solve:

-track income/expenses (preferably integrate with QuickBooks)

-manage listings and dynamic pricing

-sync bookings/calendars

-automate guest reservation/check-in communications

-create guest welcome book/guide

-automate remote lock access codes

-manage cleaning crew/handyman tasks

-create preventative maintenance schedule for handyman

-eventually create/manage website with booking

Any input you have on process or tools would be appreciated. 

Quote from @Mayor Victor:

Quote from @Lauren Kormylo:

Your list should also include Houfy.com, which I list on. 

 How do you see Houfy in terms of the number of reservations?

Houfy is essentially a direct booking site, all arrangements are between you and the guest. They don’t charge a fee right now to hosts or guests, but they probably will charge a small monthly fee to hosts in the near future. They’ve been hinting at $10-12. They don’t advertise, you are expected to promote your property through your own efforts. I have had my STR for only a year. I’ve been on Houfy less than that, and got one booking from a repeat guest who originally stayed through one of the big platforms at the end of last summer. I got that by emailing some of my guests from last year, telling them they could save fees by booking direct through Houfy. I now have a page advertising my house on Houfy in my guest book, and I will send more emails for next year, hoping to get more through Houfy. 

Your list should also include Houfy.com, which I list on. 

Hello Everyone,

Would you guys be able to share contact info for a good property manager (Air BnB) in Detroit area?

Thanks,

Dan W

Hello Bigger Pockets Family,

I have 2 units in San Francisco that I operate as month-to-month Airbnbs. I would like to interview a few property managers that specialize in short-term rentals. Any recommendations?

Hi Team,

I recently got "Guesty for host" subscription. While it works like a charm with Airbnb I have a really hard time getting it to work with VRBO.

Has anyone had a similar issue? how did they find the resolution for the same?

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