All Forum Posts by: Sarah Kensinger

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Quote from @Sarah Kensinger:

We are listed across 8-10 different sites and use Jurny for our PMS that keeps everything synchronized. The more sites the better and like you said it's no cost to you. 

A little P.S. up the prices by a small percentage to cover the increase in host fees, works like magic for the extra cost and the guest never know!

 What do you think of Jurny so far? Was thinking of giving it a try

Absolutely love it!

You use an average rental income number for the year. Airdna does that automatically and provides comps as well.

We are listed across 8-10 different sites and use Jurny for our PMS that keeps everything synchronized. The more sites the better and like you said it's no cost to you. 

A little P.S. up the prices by a small percentage to cover the increase in host fees, works like magic for the extra cost and the guest never know!

Post this question on the mid-term rental forum and especially check into working with insurance companies for displaced clients. That strategy would be the next option, and they can help you get started.

Depends on the market. Is there a certain location you're thinking of?

Don't have any advice but so sorry you're going through this! Sending you all the hugs and strength you need for the coming months!

Quote from @Michael Belz:

Thank you all for the valuable insights. The short-term rental manager is handling all bookings and creating the listing under his brand. My concern is that when we take over, we’ll need to start from scratch with our own branding. Is there any way for us to be listed as the host now, or do we have to wait until our agreement with him ends? And when we do take over the listing, is there anything we can do at that point to make the transition smoother?

Regarding purchasing the necessary items, my wife has opted to oversee that and find great deals on what’s needed. We’ll consider additional upgrades, like a jacuzzi, once we see how well the property performs. As for the 10% fee for overseeing setup, I understand this is in addition to the cost of hiring someone to physically set everything up.

The listing question was asked on another thread as well. If you want a good listing that is using pricing software, automated messaging, automated notification to cleaners, etc., then no you cannot be a host on the listing. Otherwise, it messes everything up with integration of software, and I would hope the PM you're hiring uses them. What company have you chosen? With some of your concerns I'm wondering if they are a good fit for you and if you're feeling comfortable, or if self-managing would be a better option.

If you want a successful STR then yes, it's standard. If you want to take a risk and possibly come back in a year wondering what to do with a property that is performing poorly, then no it's not necessary.

Here is another ministry that is reputable and is on ground zero helping hurricane victims and will be rebuilding homes in the coming year....Christian Aid Ministries. We drove through NC yesterday along highway 77, so many trees down, lineman everywhere, and a heavy feeling that something major had just happened nearby. Completely in amazement at all the damage and feeling the heaviness from other homeowners that either lost a home or could be, due to the tourist numbers plummeting in the area for a long time!

Quote from @Michael Baum:

Hey @Clara Cheng, I agree that you should own the listing. Otherwise you do lose all your reviews when/if you change PM's.

Now @Sarah Kensinger might have a point so I would check with any potential PMs that there wouldn't be an issue. I would have to guess that there should be a way to setup the account for a PM or co-host.

Even the co-host option locks the co-host out of certain functions, and we can't drag the listing into our software. It's a really pain to say the least!