San Antonio STR co-hosts/PM recommendations.

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John UnderwoodPro Member
Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
9mo

Your going to rent a place to stay in?

Rent a place to Arbitrage?

Buy a place to rent?

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  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
    9mo

    Your going to rent a place to stay in?

    Rent a place to Arbitrage?

    Buy a place to rent?

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    • Rashad GeorgePro Member
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      Investor · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2024 · 52 posts · 23 votes
      9mo
      Quote from @John Underwood:

      Your going to rent a place to stay in?

      Rent a place to Arbitrage?

      Buy a place to rent?


       Hi John,

      I've already got the property which I own in my entity. My goal is to rent it on a short-term basis and perhaps mid-term when STR season isn't in peak.

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  • Michael BaumPro Member
    Olympia, WA · Member since 2016 · 8k+ posts · 7k+ votes
    9mo

    Hey @Rashad George, have you thought about just doing it yourself? No one takes care of guests and their STR like the owner.

    Once you get things rolling it isn't that tough. Do a search and you will find a ton of info on getting things setup.

    San Antonio should have a ton of resources like cleaners and handy persons so you can get a core team up and running.

    Do you own the place already? Is it all setup and ready to go?

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    • Rashad GeorgePro Member
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      Investor · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2024 · 52 posts · 23 votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Michael Baum:

      Hey @Rashad George, have you thought about just doing it yourself? No one takes care of guests and their STR like the owner.

      Once you get things rolling it isn't that tough. Do a search and you will find a ton of info on getting things setup.

      San Antonio should have a ton of resources like cleaners and handy persons so you can get a core team up and running.

      Do you own the place already? Is it all setup and ready to go?


       Michael,

      I've actually considered doing it myself for tax purposes but, I'm also considering paying someone at least until my day job is more predictable as far as the time I must dedicate outside of normal business hours to be successful.

      It might be a good compromise to do the managing myself but, finding a cleaning crew to assist with turnover. 

      I currently own the place and the contractor is finishing up the rehab now, I expect it to be about another month after that before it is fully furnished. If you have setup tips, I'd love to acquire that information from you!

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    • John UnderwoodPro Member
      Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Michael Baum:

      Hey @Rashad George, have you thought about just doing it yourself? No one takes care of guests and their STR like the owner.

      Once you get things rolling it isn't that tough. Do a search and you will find a ton of info on getting things setup.

      San Antonio should have a ton of resources like cleaners and handy persons so you can get a core team up and running.

      Do you own the place already? Is it all setup and ready to go?


       I agree with Michael.

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    • Joe S.Pro Member
      Investor · San Antonio · Member since 2020 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Rashad George:
      Quote from @Michael Baum:

      Hey @Rashad George, have you thought about just doing it yourself? No one takes care of guests and their STR like the owner.

      Once you get things rolling it isn't that tough. Do a search and you will find a ton of info on getting things setup.

      San Antonio should have a ton of resources like cleaners and handy persons so you can get a core team up and running.

      Do you own the place already? Is it all setup and ready to go?


       Michael,

      I've actually considered doing it myself for tax purposes but, I'm also considering paying someone at least until my day job is more predictable as far as the time I must dedicate outside of normal business hours to be successful.

      It might be a good compromise to do the managing myself but, finding a cleaning crew to assist with turnover. 

      I currently own the place and the contractor is finishing up the rehab now, I expect it to be about another month after that before it is fully furnished. If you have setup tips, I'd love to acquire that information from you!

      Is the property you plan on using in a  HOA?
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    • Rashad GeorgePro Member
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      Investor · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2024 · 52 posts · 23 votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Joe S.:
      Quote from @Rashad George:
      Quote from @Michael Baum:

      Hey @Rashad George, have you thought about just doing it yourself? No one takes care of guests and their STR like the owner.

      Once you get things rolling it isn't that tough. Do a search and you will find a ton of info on getting things setup.

      San Antonio should have a ton of resources like cleaners and handy persons so you can get a core team up and running.

      Do you own the place already? Is it all setup and ready to go?


       Michael,

      I've actually considered doing it myself for tax purposes but, I'm also considering paying someone at least until my day job is more predictable as far as the time I must dedicate outside of normal business hours to be successful.

      It might be a good compromise to do the managing myself but, finding a cleaning crew to assist with turnover. 

      I currently own the place and the contractor is finishing up the rehab now, I expect it to be about another month after that before it is fully furnished. If you have setup tips, I'd love to acquire that information from you!

      Is the property you plan on using in a  HOA?

      Thankfully, it's not in HOA. I specifically bought in a non-HOA area to hopefully minimize the restrictions for the neighborhood.

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  • Andrew SteffensBusiness Member
    Tampa, FL · Member since 2022 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    9mo

    Hey Rashad, I would recommend you to seek local STR host groups on Facebook and ask for referrals there. I think there are a few people on here from that area but most are not, so likely you will find better market specific resources there. Good luck!

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    • Rashad GeorgePro Member
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      Investor · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2024 · 52 posts · 23 votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Andrew Steffens:

      Hey Rashad, I would recommend you to seek local STR host groups on Facebook and ask for referrals there. I think there are a few people on here from that area but most are not, so likely you will find better market specific resources there. Good luck!


       Andrew,

      This is a great tip. Thanks!

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  • Mike GrudzienPro Member
    Lender · Eugene, OR · Member since 2019 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9mo

    You need to do it yourself first in order to know what you are hiring people for.  

    "A good manager works his way up and knows what it takes along the way." Applies in business, applies in STR...

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    • Rashad GeorgePro Member
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      Investor · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2024 · 52 posts · 23 votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Mike Grudzien:

      You need to do it yourself first in order to know what you are hiring people for.  

      "A good manager works his way up and knows what it takes along the way." Applies in business, applies in STR...


       You have a point. I'm thinking start-off with the co-hosting model, then move into using a manager for scale. I'm mostly looking to get ahead and have the contacts vetted and in-line for when the time comes. 

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  • Joe S.Pro Member
    Investor · San Antonio · Member since 2020 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    9mo
    Quote from @Rashad George:

    Howdy y'all. I'm looking to rent my first investment STR early this year. What recommendations do you have for STR co-hosts/PMs?

    Thanks in advnace!

    Let me know if you find a good fit I’d be interested too.

    As you can see most of the replies are from well meaning people not from this area. 

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    • Rashad GeorgePro Member
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      Investor · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2024 · 52 posts · 23 votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Joe S.:
      Quote from @Rashad George:

      Howdy y'all. I'm looking to rent my first investment STR early this year. What recommendations do you have for STR co-hosts/PMs?

      Thanks in advnace!

      Let me know if you find a good fit I’d be interested too.

      As you can see most of the replies are from well meaning people not from this area. 


       I'll for sure keep you in the loop when I find something!

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  • Sherylyn Holden
    Real Estate Agent · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2020 · 75 posts · 88 votes
    9mo

    I've always struggled finding a good co-host (and cleaners too for that matter!). Like many mentioned, no one will take care of the property as good as you. 

    If cleaning is the main driver here, I would urge you to consider Turno to find a cleaner

    If its helpeful, I just posted my tech stack I use here for my STRs: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/topics/1273837-my-s...

    For finding a cohost though, Airbnb does now have a Find a Cohost feature that shows you reviews of them which I personally havent used but could be a place to start.

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