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Thoughts on hiring a property manager for first STR

Brian Barch
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What are your thoughts on a property manager for your STR, vs self managing?

Prevailing wisdom says to start out self managing.

I'm great at hospitality, but I hate confrontation, and frankly I procrastinate in a bad way when it comes to calling a handy man for my own house. The thought of a text from a disgruntled guest on a Saturday night just doesn't sound fun to me. Is anyone HAPPY they hired a property manager for their STR?

Would love to hear everyone’s wisdom on this one. Property is roughly an h

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Danny Polanski
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Danny Polanski
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Id self manage, especially at the beginning. In the STR world, ratings are important.

You say you're not confrontational? Great! Thats a big first step.  And youre good at hospitality? Well thats about all you need!

A non-confrontational, hospitality centered STR host is gold.




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