Property Management
Not Seeing the Returns You Expected from Your Vacation Rental?
You're not alone. Many short-term rental hosts struggle to balance guest satisfaction with profitability. At Rather Be Properties, we specialize in doing both—with proven results.
How Rather Be Properties Maximizes Owner Profits
“It’s hard to do both, and we’re not perfect. But that’s the north star we follow. That’s what makes us different.”
— Al Sed, Co-Founder
We’re a full-service property management and co-hosting company supporting new listings, owner-managed homes, and agency-run properties. From setup to full-scale operations, we offer everything needed to run a high-performing vacation rental—accounting, design, dynamic pricing, and channel management included.
What We Do
- Permitting & Registration
- Design & Furnishing
- Inventory & Full Home Stocking
- Listing & weekly optimization on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google, & more
- Custom digital & print guidebooks
- 24/7 guest communication
- Maintenance coordination & vendor management
- Turnovers & professional cleaning
- Quarterly property inspections
- Revenue management
- Real-time dynamic pricing
- Financial reporting & owner dashboards
Benefits of Listing With Us
- We handle everything, so you don’t have to.
- Personalized guest care that builds glowing reviews.
- Strategic pricing and occupancy optimization.
- Transparent reporting and frequent communication.
- Increased revenue and fewer headaches.
What Our Owners Are Saying
Herb — Owner of El Sip
★★★★★
“Rather Be’s entire team placed the owners’ needs as a priority while still ensuring the customer experience is seamless. I’ve had a great experience with them and have seen them as a strategic partner—the value is second to none.”
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Sam — Owner of Whimsical Oasis
★★★★★
“As we approach our 12th consecutive weekend with a full booking schedule and a high rating, I wanted to express my sincere appreciation. Your attention to detail and willingness to explain every step have been invaluable.”
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William — Owner of Palm Vista
★★★★★
“Thanks for everything you do. Al, thanks for being so hands-on and insightful and sharing the play-by-play of what’s going on with my property.”
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Margo — Owner of Indio Oasis
★★★★★
“The team is easy to work with and always available to discuss any matter. We’ve recommended them to our friends! Thank you.”
Kim — Owner of City Lights & Rooftop Nights
★★★★★
“We are so thankful for this team. They’re on top of everything—anytime there’s a problem it gets resolved that day! Communication is great. Highly recommended.”
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Pauline — Owner of San Diego Units
★★★★★
“They keep your place occupied. I found many friends doing this on their own had many vacancies throughout the year.”
Apply Now to Get Started
Want to learn more about how we can help your home perform better? Our team will review your goals and follow up with a custom plan.
- Phone: (949) 407-7448
- Email: support@ratherbeproperties.com
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