All Forum Posts by: Jacob Morgenstern

Interesting. What option,s Andrew?

We have a low-cost solution where our designer will shop for your entire home. The homeowner gets an Excel sheet with prices and links where they can purchase items based on their budget, as well as a nice placement PDF so the assembler knows where each item goes! We tend to hire furniture assemblers at $25-$30/hour. 

Great interview with Becca Madigan from PriceLabs, along with Matt Nielson from Pricing Pro and Omar Moreno from Purple Pricing — all heavy hitters in the revenue management world.

One thing that really stood out (and I hadn’t known was available) was the ability to set a separate minimum price just for last-minute bookings in PriceLabs. You do have to reach out to PL to enable this feature.

Matt also shared a smart approach: figure out your variable costs first, then build your absolute lowest acceptable price from there. Makes a ton of sense.

📺 It’s a long watch, but honestly packed with golden nuggets. I challenge you to carve out the time — it’s worth it.

P.S. Hospitable is rolling out their dynamic pricing. Their goal is to simplify dynamic pricing. However, for us geeks who want to monitor ADR, RevPar, and last booking date, I wish they would have a geek model available. The savings are beckoning to me though... 

Thoughts?

Not sure about the AR market, but I will say to check out STR insights and AirDNA. Pricelabs lets you order a market report for a few bucks as well. The best place to invest in any location is on the outskirts of the desirable area. That way you don't pay top dollar for the home but show up in search results when potential guests type in that town's name. So try typing in the name of a town on Airbnb or VRBO and see what shows up on the map. All of that should be fair game.

As always use your good sense to find great opportunity. 

Rates typically range from $60 to $125 per hour, depending on the complexity of the project and the client’s budget. For those looking for a cost-effective option, we offer a flat-rate design package for up to a 5-bedroom home at just $750. This includes a full layout and design plan using easily sourced items online.

Alternatively, for clients who prefer a more personalized touch, I can connect you with a local designer who can shop in nearby stores and isn’t limited to online sourcing—perfect for creating a space that feels both stylish and regionally authentic.

I truly believe she has a great eye for design and would excel in this space. She should absolutely brand herself as an Airbnb decorator—there’s a clear niche in the market, and very few designers are positioning themselves that way right now!

Rates tend to be anywhere from $60-$125 an hour. Depending on how complex the job is and how much my clients are willing to spend, we can either do a low cost design that covers up to a 5 bedroom home for a flat low fee of $750 or I will source a local designer hat can shop for items in the local stores and not be limited to online purchasing.  

I am sure she can do well wiht her deisng and she should advertise herslf as an Airbnb decoratr as there does not seem to be too much deisgners descrbing themselves that way!

Absolutely agree—managing short-term rentals can be overwhelming if you're doing it all yourself. That’s exactly where Stayshores comes in. We’re not just co-hosts—we’re your strategic partners. From dynamic pricing and review management to full guest communication and reliable vendor coordination, we handle the grind so you don’t have to.

We’ve helped owners go from one listing to a fully booked portfolio—all without giving up control or peace of mind. We even handle design and setup for new properties. And unlike most management companies, we don’t lock you into contracts—we earn your business every month.

Would love to connect with anyone feeling the pressure and looking for a smarter solution!

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Short Answer. Kissimmee/Davenport is an oversaturated market. If you have a Plan B to flip for a profit then go for it.

Thanks for sharing Michael. Truly inspiring how she can put $730K into a $50,000 house. That takes guts! 

Scott Asbell from Savvy Realty can you help you with this. They specialize in UW vacation rentals and actually (surprisingly to me) like the Poconos market. They can help you purchase a vacation rental anywhere in the USA and make sure you don't overpay for your investment. 

Good luck!