Arizona STR Management

Category: Property Management Strategy

  • Vacasa’s Hidden Fees Are Robbing STR Owners Blind

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    The Promise vs. The Reality Vacasa tells owners they’ll take a 25–30% commission on bookings. Sounds straightforward, right? But in their public investor calls, Vacasa discloses that their real “take rate” is closer to 42–45% of gross bookings. That means owners are losing almost half of every guest dollar to Vacasa before a dime hits…

  • It’s Not the Market — It’s Your Manager Costing You Money

    The Truth About a “Slow” Market If you’re hearing that the short-term rental (STR) market in Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix Valley is “oversaturated” or “slow,” pause before you panic. The reality? Guests are still traveling here in huge numbers. They’re still booking homes with pools, pickleball courts, and resort-style amenities. In fact, AirDNA market…

  • Guest Happiness = Growth: The Proven Formula for Scottsdale Rentals

    A New Way to Manage Short-Term Rentals If you’re a short-term rental (STR) owner in Arizona, you’ve probably asked yourself: Is my property manager doing everything possible to protect my investment, keep my guests happy, and maximize bookings? At Arizona STR Management (AZSTRM), we’re rewriting the playbook on vacation rental management. Instead of treating properties…