Real Estate Broker · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2017 · 229 posts · 145 votes
I own a large 2BR/2BA turn-key short-term rental condo in Downtown Atlanta.
It's being operated by a manager who uses corporate contracts in additional to AirBnB (see "Luxury Condo, World Congress Center") to keep the space occupied. I would like to find a property manager specializing in AirBnB and short-term rentals and can handle everything without me being involved, but it's so hard to find anyone that even knows what I am talking about. I have checked all the usual places, posted ads, Googled, etc.
How would you suggest I go about finding a short-term rental property manager in Atlanta?
I am not opposed to making it a traditional rental, if I can find someone who could equip it with a well-qualified tenant, but I think I may be sacrificing my margin if I do that.
Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2013 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
9y
There's a new airbnb meetup group. I went to their 1st meeting in January. There was a young couple that operates a cleaning service for airbnb and they've been adding all kinds of services, including full managing. They have a full menu that you can choose from.
So, I would suggest for you to go to meetup and check for that group and look at the members. They've identified themselves with their names and their service.
I have not used them, but will have a discussion once I have my airbnb units ready.
Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2013 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
9y
There's a new airbnb meetup group. I went to their 1st meeting in January. There was a young couple that operates a cleaning service for airbnb and they've been adding all kinds of services, including full managing. They have a full menu that you can choose from.
So, I would suggest for you to go to meetup and check for that group and look at the members. They've identified themselves with their names and their service.
I have not used them, but will have a discussion once I have my airbnb units ready.
Investor · Milpitas, CA · Member since 2015 · 278 posts · 155 votes
9y
Why do you want a PM for short term rentals? Ive found my AirBnB units quite easy to manage once I got a cleaner. The main thing that I've done is telling the cleaner when to go in and clean.
Most of my interaction is done with saved messages through AirBnB, and it is all very automated. I never even see my guests.
Real Estate Broker · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2017 · 229 posts · 145 votes
9y
I work 70-80 hours per week at my day job, plus my RE responsibilities. I cannot interrupt a meeting with business executives for lack of toilet paper, someone's key card not working, or oh wait...where do I park? Optimizing the price and scheduling, especially across multiple platforms can be very challenging. Some guests even want to call just to chat and be friendly, but I'm not a hosty-host, I'm a business person. I can outsource the hospitality to someone who can do it right.
To anyone considering AirBnB, I would think very carefully about the serious time commitment it is and the lack of control over when those responsibilities arise.
Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2013 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
9y
There's also something where you can team up with a superhost and they will be co-manager. Supposedly there's something on the main page where you can inquire and they'll then match you up with a super host
Contractor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2012 · 176 posts · 103 votes
9y
You can also check out rented.com. My understanding is they connect you with a property manager that will buy the whole year from you and handle everything.