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Morgan G.
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STR Boots on the Ground

Morgan G.
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Posted Oct 12 2022, 09:32

We have a new STR going live in Fort Wayne in January 2023 and are looking for local boots on the ground. Specifically, we're looking for STR cleaners and on-call maintenance service. We've joined local Facebook groups, but are covering all bases looking for quality hires.

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Travis Timmons
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Travis Timmons
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Replied Oct 12 2022, 09:39

It can be a bit of a grind. Facebook groups and other hosts are what I have found to be the best resource. That and asking any competent professional that is good if they know anyone. We found one of our key vendors through someone I spoke with at the city zoning and planning office. Any interaction that you have with someone that is helpful and competent should end with, "Do you know any good ______?" 

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Replied Oct 12 2022, 10:35
Quote from @Morgan G.:

We have a new STR going live in Fort Wayne in January 2023 and are looking for local boots on the ground. Specifically, we're looking for STR cleaners and on-call maintenance service. We've joined local Facebook groups, but are covering all bases looking for quality hires.


I've found everyone through referrals or FB so far. But I just tried Turnoverbnb for the first time. You can bid your project out and cleaners have reviews which is nice. I haven't hired anyone yet because we're not live so can't tell you our experience, but might be worth looking into it! 

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Napoleon DeCiutiis
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Napoleon DeCiutiis
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Replied Oct 12 2022, 10:37

Morgan,  get on nextdoor.com - that neighborhood will know the best people in the area.  Your Realtor should also be a valuable source of local information!

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Morgan G.
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Morgan G.
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Replied Oct 12 2022, 10:42
Quote from @Napoleon DeCiutiis:

Morgan,  get on nextdoor.com - that neighborhood will know the best people in the area.  Your Realtor should also be a valuable source of local information!


 Thank you!  We get Nextdoor.com alerts all the time for our own personal neighborhood - never even considered it for anything else!

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Morgan G.
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Morgan G.
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Replied Oct 12 2022, 10:43
Quote from @Lyndsay Zwirlein:
Quote from @Morgan G.:

We have a new STR going live in Fort Wayne in January 2023 and are looking for local boots on the ground. Specifically, we're looking for STR cleaners and on-call maintenance service. We've joined local Facebook groups, but are covering all bases looking for quality hires.


I've found everyone through referrals or FB so far. But I just tried Turnoverbnb for the first time. You can bid your project out and cleaners have reviews which is nice. I haven't hired anyone yet because we're not live so can't tell you our experience, but might be worth looking into it! 


 Thank you!  Turnoverbnb is new to me, so I'll def check it out.  

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Lauren Kormylo
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Lauren Kormylo
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Replied Oct 12 2022, 12:00

Did you buy your place through a realtor?  They should have recommendations for all of those. 

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Morgan G.
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Morgan G.
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Replied Oct 12 2022, 12:44
Quote from @Lauren Kormylo:

Did you buy your place through a realtor?  They should have recommendations for all of those. 


 We went through the seller's realtor this time, but great suggestion!  Thanks!

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Napoleon DeCiutiis
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Replied Oct 14 2022, 03:38
Quote from @Morgan G.:
Quote from @Napoleon DeCiutiis:

Morgan,  get on nextdoor.com - that neighborhood will know the best people in the area.  Your Realtor should also be a valuable source of local information!


 Thank you!  We get Nextdoor.com alerts all the time for our own personal neighborhood - never even considered it for anything else!

 @Morgan G. - You are welcome! Let us all know how it works out!