Has anyone scaled or even had a successful Short term rental having someone else manage it?

I recently reviewed a panel discussion from Phocuswright featuring senior leaders from Airbnb, Marriott, and Casago, and it offered a clear look into where short-term rentals are heading.A few themes stood out:• Airbnb is building a broader hospitality ecosystem through services, experiences, and hotels• Marriott is expanding deeper into professionally managed homes with strict operating and brand standards• Arbitrage-heavy models like Sonder were called out as fragile in changing market conditions• The industry is moving away from “any door will rent” toward fewer, higher-quality, better-operated propertiesMy takeaway from this conversation:Short-term rentals are moving away from being just alternative lodging and toward full-scale hospitality.Operators who focus on quality, systems, local expertise, and guest experience will win.Those relying on thin margins, arbitrage, or volume without standards will struggle.How we’re implementing this in our property management businessInstead of chasing door count or volume, we’re doubling down on:• Property selection over scale, only onboarding homes that can meet hospitality-level standards• Operational systems, including standardized inspections, preventive maintenance, and guest communication workflows• Local expertise, with boots-on-the-ground teams who can make real-time decisions and recommendations• Experience-driven stays, layering in services, amenities, and curated local recommendations beyond just the stay• Owner alignment, working only with owners who understand that quality and consistency drive long-term performanceThe goal isn’t to manage more properties.It’s to operate better properties.Curious how others here are approaching this shift:• Are you adjusting your model in response to where the industry is heading?

Or is your concern about having mid-term and short-term rentals on the same parcel?

Hey BP community.Who is doing STR in the Sarasota area? What is working and what is not? My wife and I are flying down in a few weeks to check out a few places up and down the gulf coast. Would love to connect or find...

I’m curious where everyone’s heads are at right now on building vs. buying for short-term rentals.I’m a Realtor working almost exclusively with STR buyers in the Pocono Mountains (PA). 

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I’ve been working as a leasing agent since 2024, and that experience really confirmed that real estate is the field I want to build my career in.I’ve found that I genuinely enjoy helping people find a place to live — whether that’s a long-term home, a short-term rental, or even a vacation stay.

Hello new and experienced investors of Indianapolis! I was wondering if there were any other new or experienced investors in the area that would like to meet up for coffee and just talk investment ideas, contractor re...

I’m currently in the process of purchasing my first rental in the Covington / Newport, KY area and I’m looking to connect with other local investors and owners who are active in that market.My main focus is mid-term and short-term rentals, and I’m especially interested in learning:Which neighborhoods are performing best right nowLocal regulations & licensing tipsProperty management experiencesContractor / cleaner / lender recommendationsAnything you wish you knew before buying in the areaI’m a long-time business owner in the property service space (landscaping & fencing), so I bring a very hands-on, operations-minded approach and I’m looking to build long-term relationships — not just make a quick purchase.If you’re investing on the KY side of the river or in the greater Cincinnati market, I’d love to connect, share notes, and help each other grow.Feel free to comment here or send me a message.Looking forward to being part of the local investor community.

I currently own 30+ long-term rentals and operate one short term rental with my wife.