Overseeing all aspects of a vacation rental property from a distance, often using technology and local contractors.
Glossary Term: Remote Management
The use of technology to automate tasks related to short-term rental management, such as smart locks, thermostats, and lighting systems.
A humorous term referring to the transfer of digital information physically, often via USB drive, between properties or to/from a management company, particularly useful in areas with poor internet connectivity.
A type of network that uses software to control traffic flow and optimize performance, beneficial for managing multiple rental properties with centralized systems.
For hosts or property managers with multiple listings, satellite locations refer to properties that are not geographically clustered together. Managing these requires careful logistical planning and potentially local support teams.
Technologies and systems that allow hosts to manage their properties remotely, such as smart locks, security cameras, and remote check-in systems.
Hiring a professional property management company to handle various aspects of short-term rental operations remotely.
Managing short-term rental properties remotely, often using technology and local contractors to handle day-to-day operations.
When a property manager or host oversees the rental remotely, handling bookings, communication, and other tasks without being physically present at the property.
Smart thermostats connected to the internet, allowing hosts to remotely monitor and adjust temperature settings, optimizing energy consumption and guest comfort.
The approach and methods a host or property manager uses to operate and oversee their short-term rental business.