Short-Term rental co-host for local owners

Property owners who rent out a home, condo or second property but don't want to handle guests themselves.

A commission on each booking, often a percentage of rental income, sometimes plus a fee for setup or extra services.

• Clear, fast communication
• Organizing schedules and tasks
• Customer service
• Basic pricing and listing skills

• Local short-term rental permits, registration and occupancy tax rules, which vary by city, county and state
• Whether your state requires a real estate or property management license for managing rentals for others, check your state's licensing board
• General liability insurance for you, and check that the owner's policy covers short-term rentals
• HOA and lease rules that may ban short stays
• Being on call for guest problems, including evenings and weekends

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on the tools, insurance and setup you choose. Because you work from home and use local contractors for cleaning, costs are estimates that will vary with your plans.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many properties you manage and your commission. Expect to be on call for guest problems, including evenings and weekends, so factor your time into the numbers.

Check local short-term rental permits, registration and occupancy tax rules, which vary by city, county and state. Also check whether your state requires a real estate or property management license, HOA or lease rules, and that the owner's policy covers short-term rentals.