You really have to have a game changing product to make it worth larger players to switch.

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

I am about to submit to the IRS my log of 500+ hours working in the STR business, most of which come from communicating with guests, cleaners, maintenance people, Airbnb, VRBO, and managing supplies, shopping, bill paying, pricing, calendars, all the daily and weekly tasks. 

Hi All,When sourcing larger commercial deals, who are the brokers that you connect with most prominently and what markets do they operate in? 

My idea is to offer my skills, such as social media management, painting, or assisting with various menial tasks, in exchange for the opportunity to learn the trade.

You could even define quality metrics for some of these tasks to avoid a party doing subpar work (e.g., all guest questions must be answered within X hours/days).OWNER USE: What if one party wants to use the property during the highest demand time? 

We have offshored our reservations department and have them assisting with reservations related administrative tasks but I believe you will still be extremely involved in the day to day without a PM company. 

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

If you’re nervous, ask for a larger hold back.  

The IRS doesn’t seem to have a problem with people who meet the material participation requirements even with only a few months left in the year, as long as the hours and tasks are well-documented.