STARTUP STAGE: Frontdesk manages short-term rentals in urban apartment communities - PhocusWire
Summary
This article discusses Frontdesk, a startup that manages short-term rentals within urban apartment communities. Hosts can learn about how these types of companies operate and potentially consider similar management strategies.
Key Insights
- •Frontdesk manages short-term rentals in urban apartment communities.
Action Items
- ✓Consider researching how companies like Frontdesk manage properties and adapt similar strategies for your own listings, particularly if you manage multiple properties or are looking to expand into urban markets.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Frontdesk: The article mentions Frontdesk, a company that manages short-term rentals.
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