All Forum Posts by: Sean McMorrow

I'm a developer in India and am working on building systems to create a long distance rental portfolio in the US.

Currently in New York for a week, looking to meet investors who live in New York and invest of state.

Would love to have some interesting conversations over coffee or lunch. 

I personally have found self managing my Vrbo / Airbnb to be pretty easy to manage using the VRBO/ Airbnb sites to handle most things. Add a great cleaning service and your 95% there.

I haven't but you don't technically need one to run an Airbnb. It can all be automated from your phone with the below locks & apps. A PM company may charge you 20% which is fair but you can use systems to automate the process and not have to deal with anything.

Remotelock - I personally use the Remotelock 5i and connect it to this app. When guests book it automatically creates door codes and sends it to the guest.

TurnoverBnB- Automates your cleaning process and keeps you in constant contact with cleaners.

Smartbnb - This automates all messaging. Even has smart replies if your guests have questions. Also automates reviews.

Pricelabs/Beyondpricing - Automates your pricing. I use both but depends on the property

Remitly - Pay your VA

Homebase - Create Tasks/Hours for your VA

Airbnb Teams - Gives your VA access to whatever features of Airbnb that you allow.

I use all those apps and it automates my entire STR business. There's properties I haven't seen in months and those get the job done.

If you need a PM for your STR though there are plenty on these here forums.

@Sean McMorrow you definitely need property management that specializes in STR. Your options depends on your market. I've opted for using small boutique pm's - essentially people that are managing their own but expanded their business to manage a handful of them. And generally there will be bigger companies that can offer the service as well. Is your STR in NYC?