Long distance Airbnb

[Clay L.]

Hey guys, first post here and really enjoying my new found obsession with Bigger Pockets.

I currently live in the Denver CO area and own another home (apart from my primary) in the Rocky Mountains at 10,000ft that I use strictly as an Airbnb. This home provides excellent cash flow averaging around $2,500 per month after all expenses and mortgage paid.

I am considering a move next summer to Nashville TN and wanted to see if people have had luck with operating a vacation rental from long distance. I am usually going up to the home at least once per month to deliver supplies and do little things to improve the guests experience here and there. I do have a dependable housekeeper and maintenance guy but I am very OCD and always updating decor and doing little projects here and there to enhance the guest experience and I am concerned that without my hands in things I will not be able to operate at the same high level and was curious what results others have had with long distance.

I am aware that there are turn key vacation rental companies that will reply to messages and schedule cleanings and such but I'm not interested in those. I am fine to continue updating the calendar and replying to guests. I just want to see how people have seen their Airbnbs perform once their personal touch was taken away from the property.

Thanks!

-Clayton

[Blair Russell]

@Leo Morales Just find someone flexible with time (one of my housekeepers has her own business, the other works nights) , understanding of what you are trying to accomplish, and easy to communicate to. Have everything you think you will need done written out when you meet with them for an interview, and also make sure they are committed to being local for a while. Go with your gut.