Airbnb/str management advice

[Nick S.]

I’m finally wanting to pull the trigger on getting another property, but this time the primary goal of turning the sfr into an Airbnb. Couple questions:

1) Unfortunately there’s no cohosts available in the area and need advice on how to find someone who can manage the property primarily cleaning. any suggestions?

2) what are the basics of setting up this sfr so it’s Airbnb friendly as in getting security cameras, keyless entry, etc?

thanks!

[Lisa Graesser]

Although the cleaner is probably the most important piece to the puzzle for your STR success, there is alot more involved with managing it. You can go to a local facebook or nextdoor groups and find recommended cleaners, handymen and repairmen. And as John said, have as many remote/wifi controls like locks, thermostats, garage door openers, sprinkler controllers (I don't have cameras, but many do). You can definitley do this yourself remotely. It still amazes me that I can sucessfully take care of everything with my phone wherever I am. The bookkeeping is the only part that is homework for me.