Hi Mr. Richard, thank you complimenting Filipino workers and being such an understanding superior. I myself is a Filipina and an aspiring Airbnb VA, I am studying this career for straight 5 days now and watching your video made me more motivated to pursue this career. Hoping for the successes of all airbnb hosts and VA! 😊
I just hope all clients are like you. Some are looking down on their virtual assistants just because they are the ones paying them. Your soft and hard skills do not matter once they do not know how to take feedbacks and suggestions.
Thank you for posting this! I have been so stressed as a Superhost and I have desperately been looking for a virtual assistant. I created templates and tried hiring someone on Upwork to manage guest communications. That was a disaster. The procedure you laid out is a much better method. Thank you for the resource and the great tips.
@@imrichardfertig Hello Richard, a quick update! We have been using a virtual assistant from Virtual Staff Finder for the past 6 months and it has freed up so much time for me! I only have to intervene when something major comes up. Thank you once again for this resource. I have my life back!
Hello Jackeline! Just wondering where did you find your VA? Are you still using VA to Manage all your listings? I'm a VA myself and i would like to know how and where to offer my services. Thank you in advance! Hope your business is growing and very successful!
Thanks for posting this. I actually started my company CS Outsource to help short-term rental property managers with virtual assistants and staffing. But it all started thanks to videos like this that inspired me years ago. To anybody watching and wanting to talk about virtual assistants for your STR business, please send me a message.
It's hard to learn to delegate! It is easy doing something myself (being an engineer), and hard to delegate because my communication skills aren't as strong. (engineer) . I am working on it. I've advanced in my career to a senior level position which requires more delegation and coordination than it does programming and implementing. Putting myself outside my comfort zone is making me grow tremendously. I think hiring a virtual assistant may require some upfront work, planning, and may cost more initially, but as i continue to grow and scale my business it will be a great investment. Rambling Over. Thanks Richard!
I really appreciate your videos, they are very intuitive, and I feel like I am learning alot. I am looking to make investments over seas, and as a beginner what should I look for?
I particularly love this video. Just something I'm looking for at the moment, 3years I've been managing for my friend who migrated to Portugal. But I feel like its now time to scale by finding other people for whom I can become virtual assistant
Is there any estimate $$ value VA cost per one listing? Do VA's use any smart tools like "Smartbnb" for automated responses and "Properly" for scheduling cleaning? P.S. I am getting to my number 5 (airbnb property) soon and feel like this is the limit of one hu-man/woman being capacity Thank you!
Hello Jeff! I'm staring a new team of VA's here in Mexico, We are trained specifically for Airbnb Co-hosting, i Would really like to know if you were able to find a VA somewhere, i'm trying to know where should i start posting my services. Thank you!
Scott Zimmerlee we don’t use automated messaging (yet) because we’ve found their automated logic too limited (there aren’t / or weren’t) “if this, then send this message” type rules. And therefore it was too impersonal which is NOT hospitable. My VA does do the reviews.
Are VAs a big expense for this? Do you have them on a schedule or is it an on-call thing? Just curious. Also - thx, your videos have been helpful as a newer host here
Not sure if anyone is still following this. But how long would a VA be on call? 12hrs/day? 18hrs/day? 24/7? Lets assume 18hrs/day x $6/hr= $108/day or $3,240/month...seems expensive! When would a VA be needed? I am using rental arbitrage on 4 units, revenue share on 8 units, and the possibility for picking up 15 more units for rental arbitrage. The twelve units that I am currently managing will be ballpark $7,200/month in net income.
I've tried two different companies. But with only one unit, at the moment I did not find the value in it. I will most likely use as VA in the future when I have five or more units.
Anyone else using virtual assistants in their short term rental business?
im keen to learn. Ive been in the industry (BPO) for 10 years. You know, just dropping by and wondering if you do sir heheh
Hi Mr. Richard, thank you complimenting Filipino workers and being such an understanding superior. I myself is a Filipina and an aspiring Airbnb VA, I am studying this career for straight 5 days now and watching your video made me more motivated to pursue this career. Hoping for the successes of all airbnb hosts and VA! 😊
Are you still working as a VA?
I just hope all clients are like you. Some are looking down on their virtual assistants just because they are the ones paying them. Your soft and hard skills do not matter once they do not know how to take feedbacks and suggestions.
Thank you for posting this! I have been so stressed as a Superhost and I have desperately been looking for a virtual assistant. I created templates and tried hiring someone on Upwork to manage guest communications. That was a disaster.
The procedure you laid out is a much better method. Thank you for the resource and the great tips.
Glad to hear! Give it a shot and let me know how it goes.
@@imrichardfertig Hello Richard, a quick update! We have been using a virtual assistant from Virtual Staff Finder for the past 6 months and it has freed up so much time for me! I only have to intervene when something major comes up. Thank you once again for this resource. I have my life back!
Hello Jackeline! Just wondering where did you find your VA? Are you still using VA to Manage all your listings? I'm a VA myself and i would like to know how and where to offer my services. Thank you in advance! Hope your business is growing and very successful!
hay jacklyndeans if you want a VA so i am here to help you in each and every thing
Thanks for posting this. I actually started my company CS Outsource to help short-term rental property managers with virtual assistants and staffing. But it all started thanks to videos like this that inspired me years ago. To anybody watching and wanting to talk about virtual assistants for your STR business, please send me a message.
It's hard to learn to delegate! It is easy doing something myself (being an engineer), and hard to delegate because my communication skills aren't as strong. (engineer) . I am working on it. I've advanced in my career to a senior level position which requires more delegation and coordination than it does programming and implementing. Putting myself outside my comfort zone is making me grow tremendously. I think hiring a virtual assistant may require some upfront work, planning, and may cost more initially, but as i continue to grow and scale my business it will be a great investment. Rambling Over. Thanks Richard!
You couldn't be more correct Zack. 👍
I really appreciate your videos, they are very intuitive, and I feel like I am learning alot. I am looking to make investments over seas, and as a beginner what should I look for?
hi zackscriven am here am VA and i can help you each and every thing you want
Hey Mr Richard, thanks for helping Filipinos. God bless you more and your business.
I particularly love this video. Just something I'm looking for at the moment, 3years I've been managing for my friend who migrated to Portugal. But I feel like its now time to scale by finding other people for whom I can become virtual assistant
Where are you located Cris? Would like to talk to you to see if we can work out.
Thank you this is nice. I am a motivated VA from the Philippines.
Is there any estimate $$ value VA cost per one listing?
Do VA's use any smart tools like "Smartbnb" for automated responses and "Properly" for scheduling cleaning?
P.S. I am getting to my number 5 (airbnb property) soon and feel like this is the limit of one hu-man/woman being capacity
Thank you!
What site do you use to find VA’s?
Hello Jeff! I'm staring a new team of VA's here in Mexico, We are trained specifically for Airbnb Co-hosting, i Would really like to know if you were able to find a VA somewhere, i'm trying to know where should i start posting my services. Thank you!
@@r2mendieta do you have VAs working with you now?
@@hazeltongco3778 i am here working as VA if you want my service so am hereoo
Hi! I've been looking for a work as VA. Does someone here who still hiring ? I'm from Philippines. Thanks.
Hi Richard great video. Does your VA also do the reviews? Do you also use any automated messaging services as well or just your VA? Thanks
Scott Zimmerlee we don’t use automated messaging (yet) because we’ve found their automated logic too limited (there aren’t / or weren’t) “if this, then send this message” type rules. And therefore it was too impersonal which is NOT hospitable.
My VA does do the reviews.
Hello,
Which link can I use to find a virtual assistant? Or let me know what company / program to search for on the internet. Thank you
Hi Michael, I was wondering if you’re still looking for a VA as I’m interested in applying.
Hi Richard, if I may ask, how much do host usually pay an Airbnb VA?
Are VAs a big expense for this? Do you have them on a schedule or is it an on-call thing? Just curious. Also - thx, your videos have been helpful as a newer host here
Hourly. Not a big expense
Great video!
How do you find people in the South eastern countries to work US hours?
i am here sir i work for you on us hours
where is the link to Chris Strucker ?
You’re virtual assistant might be so grateful to have you as his/her boss.
interesting article
I'm getting close to make this step. Do you make them co-hosts or do they have access to your main log-in?
Cyrus Murphy same thing I’d like to know.
I made my Virtual Assitant a co-host. It works out better and you always know who responded. It is good for accountability.
Jacklyn deans Is your co-host also from the Philippines? What are the prices like?
@@robertowhyte2836 I'm Starting a VA's team in Mexico and i Would like to know if you were able to find someone to hire? thank you!
@@jacklyndeans6590 yes but if you want any help from me so am here am VA and i can hep you in each and every thing you want
Hi, anyone here who's working part time as Airbnb Virtual assistant?
i am here and am working if you want so dm me
Ok
Found vid- ignore my last questions on va:)
Not sure if anyone is still following this. But how long would a VA be on call? 12hrs/day? 18hrs/day? 24/7?
Lets assume 18hrs/day x $6/hr= $108/day or $3,240/month...seems expensive! When would a VA be needed? I am using rental arbitrage on 4 units, revenue share on 8 units, and the possibility for picking up 15 more units for rental arbitrage. The twelve units that I am currently managing will be ballpark $7,200/month in net income.
@jake tucker Hi there! If you ever need an Airbnb VA, I would like to fill the position. I'm available for interview. I hope to hear from you.
hay @JAKETUCKER AM HERE AM VA AND I HEP IN EACH AND EVERY THING YOU WANT
I've tried two different companies. But with only one unit, at the moment I did not find the value in it. I will most likely use as VA in the future when I have five or more units.
Makes sense. Keep me updated.
Does anyone here need an Airbnb virtual assistant? I will be glad to help.