to me, the most import thing to have in your short term rentals is AUTOMATION. from the door locks, to the door bell, to your cleaning crew. you need to automate your system and make it as passive as possible

I'd encourage you to check out StayFi, so you can collect emails from all your guests (not just the booker), and then send them an automated email when they log into WiFi.

You can setup home automation with wifi.On the Schlage lock, we love remote ability to program guest codes.

I'm looking to track a lead from capture through to the sales cycle and automate marketing activity (emails, phone call reminders, etc.)

There are many things you can do to decrease your time doing tedious tasks (getting keypad locks for self check-in, automate guest messages through templates, finding a cleaner that will sync with your calendar, etc).

CommissionTrac helps brokerages organize deal data and automate deal payments.

It’s automating the system.

Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating (VA, automated offers, etc.)

Bernard is providing a personalized service at low volume, so you can’t compare the fee structure of his nitch to the mutual fund managers automated processes of 401k investments and their fees .While I believe in the 401k,  Ted Benna brings up a very important problem Most people never consider.  

I'm looking to automate what I can.