Co-hosts, property managers, and operators who turn your rental into short-term rental income, without you managing a thing. List your property free. We underwrite it at no cost before anyone reaches out.
List your property on Vantage. Operators who run short-term rentals in your market browse listings and reach out to you directly. Because every property is underwritten before it goes live, the operators contacting you already know your numbers work, which means fewer tire-kickers and faster conversations. You can also connect with a co-host or property manager depending on how hands-off you want to be.
A co-host runs your listing while you keep ownership of the Airbnb account and split the revenue. List your property on Vantage and co-hosts in your market reach out, or browse operators who offer co-hosting. You see how they work before you commit to anyone.
List your property on Vantage and short-term rental property managers in your market reach out. A property manager handles the entire operation, from listing to guests to cleaning, and splits the revenue with you. Every property is underwritten first, so the managers contacting you already know what it can earn.
Yes. That is the point of partnering with an STR operator. They handle furnishing, listing, guests, cleaning, and maintenance. You collect rent or a share of the revenue without touching the day-to-day. List your property on Vantage and operators who do this professionally reach out to you.
Rental arbitrage is when an operator leases a property from a landlord, then lists it on short-term rental platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. The operator pays the landlord monthly rent and keeps the difference between that rent and their STR revenue. It's a business model that lets operators run STRs without owning property.
Yes, rental arbitrage is legal in most places, but local STR regulations vary widely. Some cities require permits, limit the number of rental days, or restrict non-owner-occupied STRs entirely. Operators are responsible for compliance, but landlords should verify their property's location allows short-term rentals before entering an agreement.
The operator typically carries commercial liability insurance ($1–2 million coverage) that covers guest injuries and property damage. Landlords should require proof of insurance and be named as additional insured on the policy. Platform coverage like Airbnb's AirCover provides additional protection but shouldn't be relied on as primary insurance.
Professional operators carry commercial general liability insurance (typically $1–2 million), which covers guest injuries, property damage, and business operations. Some also carry specialty STR policies from providers like Proper Insurance or CBIZ. Always ask for a certificate of insurance before signing a lease.
Ask for their portfolio size and experience level, proof of insurance, references from current landlords, their Airbnb/VRBO profile links and reviews, and their business entity documentation. A serious operator will have these ready. On Vantage, operators complete profiles with this information before they can inquire on listings.
Beyond standard lease terms: explicit permission for short-term subletting, insurance requirements, maintenance responsibility thresholds, what happens if regulations change, guest capacity limits, noise monitoring requirements, and termination conditions. Many landlords use a commercial lease structure rather than residential.
When you list your property, our team analyzes comparable short-term rentals in your market, projects revenue across conservative, realistic, and optimistic scenarios, and verifies local STR regulations including HOA rules, permit requirements, and occupancy restrictions. Properties that qualify earn the Underwritten by Vantage badge, which signals to operators that the deal has been vetted and the numbers work. This entire process is free for property owners.
Not necessarily. Operators invest $8–15k upfront to furnish and launch your property. During the ramp-up period (building reviews, establishing occupancy), many operators need concessions, not premiums. If you want above-market returns, the co-hosting model where you keep 70–80% of profits is the better path. Arbitrage offers stability and reduced involvement, not necessarily higher rent.
Vantage is the STR marketplace where owners find operators and operators find owners. One platform, every partnership model, every step from first look to signed. Visit Vantage or see how it works.