Advice on hiring a local Airbnb Manager for a remote short-term rental mgmt company.

[Ana38589]

Would you recommend hiring a local Airbnb manager to oversee an STR property management company that operates remotely? I’m in the process of building this business, and my goal is to offer my services entirely remotely. I would greatly appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, or advice you might have. Thank you!

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Ana38589 My view is that hosts need managers on-the-ground and local to their listings. I see almost no value in a remote manager except in the very few instances where the host is not computer literate.

[Ana38589]

@Mike-And-Jane0 Thanks for the reply! Aside from offering str management services, my brand + website will act as a direct booking portal for a specific type of property. I will focus heavily on marketing + social channels in order to attract and acquire new and existing homeowners but, I need to ensure the management aspect can be done remotely. 

[Shechem0]

Hi @Ana38589,

I'd be interested in talking with you to understand your management needs better. I live in the US but manage a very successful Airbnb property as well as long-term rentals in two different cities.

I believe that with my experience and academic background, I would bring a unique level of professional expertise to your "specific type of property" and locations. Please contact me if you'd like to chat.

Thank you,

Shechem

[Helen3]

That's all pretty irrelevant @Ana38589 to a host that needs a local cohost.

One who has great reviews and ratings as as a host themselves , who  has contacts for local suppliers and cleaners, understands local regulations and is able to be on hand when their va problem.

You also don't appear to have any experience as a host so many will be put off from using you.