An exciting thing is happening in the real estate industry; the technology sector has finally entered and embraced this age-old industry.  Today we have improved processes and efficiencies across the board and, for many, higher investment returns. Companies like Blackstone for example, have acquired nearly $600 billion in real estate world wide.  That just wasn't possible to manage in the recent past.  This week I will be discussing why I beleive virtual management is the future of all property management. I've been scaling slowly but have certainly learned a lot over the years. After managing over 25,000 guests with my team and I don’t want you to make the same mistakes I’ve made.  It’s important to always remember there are two sides to every story. So from the less exciting side, today’s story reads… “Short term rental owner fails to manage his property professionally, or hire the right manager, and now has another job has to go back to his day-job because his expenses have exceeded income” So what do you do?  Option #1: You can catch all the latest youtube videos, blogs, and podcast episodes pulling out every tip and trick you’ve learned. This works for a lot of us (and recommended if you have the time) but a lot of us don’t have the time. Option #2: Many owners have turned to companies like Evolve Vacation Rentals offering an industry low 10% management fee and who now have close to 30,000 short term rentals in their portfolio promising higher revenues. Option #3: You turn to your local property manager knowing they have a firm grasp on the local market but the 25% commission digs even deeper into your pocketbook.  Whatever way we go we need to be careful with who we entrust to help us with our properties and if we are managing them ourselves we need to make sure we don’t skip any steps–the same steps professionals dedicate their careers to staying on top of. My pick? Option #1. Let’s talk about what exactly virtual management is, why I think it’s the future for most STR owners, and what you need to know if you are interested in having your property virtually managed (or are planning on doing it for someone else). Stay tuned as I break down for you: Why Virtual management is the future  Virtual management Vs. Traditional Property Management Why choosing the right partner can make or break your rental performance Are the big box management companies, like Evolve, right for you?  How much does virtual management costs Are you interested in managing other people's properties?  What the onboarding process looks like (listener Q&A)  If you are interested in partnering with me and my company “Midtown Stays” you can find out more info here and I will personally reach out to you via zoom to find out more and chat.  Are you enjoying the podcast? Please subscribe, leave a rating and a review, and share it! This helps us reach others that may find the info helpful as well. Get a copy of my 12 proven house rules to protect your property from almost every negative situation (highly recommended)  You can find all of our links here including our website, recommended resources, upcoming live events, short-term rental playbook, Instagram, and more!