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Owner’s Starter Kit: Setting Up a Rent-Ready Unit in 7 Days
Owner’s Starter Kit: Setting Up a Rent-Ready Unit in 7 Days Day 1—Complete Property Audit & Documentation1. Begin by creating a comprehensive baseline record of your unit’s condition:• Photograph every room from multiple angles with timestamps (use a camera or smartphone app that embeds date/time metadata). Include close-ups of existing wear: scratches, stains, fixture condition.Record […]
Read MoreLong-Let vs Short-Stay in Hurghada: A Sober Yield Comparison
Long-Let vs Short-Stay in Hurghada: A Sober Yield Comparison Demand patterns What usually wins Reality check math (illustrative) Costs you must price in (Red Sea specific) Rule of thumb
Read MoreThe No-Nonsense Maintenance Playbook: What Actually Breaks and When
The No-Nonsense Maintenance Playbook: What Actually Breaks and When If you own a property on the Red Sea, you know routine maintenance isn’t just “good practice”—it’s a survival strategy. Between salt air, hard water, and relentless sunshine, things break fast if ignored. Here’s how seasoned owners and managers stay two steps ahead—with local realities and […]
Read MoreHow to Read Your Owner Statement (and Spot Red Flags)
How to Read Your Owner Statement (and Spot Red Flags) Must-have linesOpening/closing balance (cash reconciliation).Rent/ADR & occupancy (by period).Itemized pass-through invoices (cleaning, linens, maintenance).Management fee (fixed or %), taxes, payout date. Red flagsVague “maintenance” with round numbers, no invoices.Cleaning fees that don’t correlate with stays.Negative balance with no carry-forward note.Missing meter photos for big utility […]
Read MoreGuest Screening 101: Reduce Risk Without Killing Bookings
Guest Screening 101: Reduce Risk Without Killing Bookings In Hurghada’s bustling real estate and short-let market, balancing protection with convenience is a daily challenge. Every owner wants reliable, respectful guests—but not if excessive screening drives away bookings or breaks platform rules. Property Manager helps you walk this fine line, using smart systems, regional expertise, and […]
Read MoreThe Real Cost of “Cheap” Cleaning
The Real Cost of “Cheap” Cleaning On Egypt’s Red Sea, the line between “cost-saving” and “profit-draining” is razor thin—especially when it comes to cleaning. Hurghada’s climate, guest expectations, and property rules demand more than a mop and a handshake. It’s no accident that the top-rated Airbnbs and booking sites properties are all professionally managed. Here’s […]
Read MoreAnnual Real Estate Tax in Egypt: What Owners Need to Prepare
Annual Real Estate Tax in Egypt: What Owners Need to Prepare Understanding Egypt’s annual property tax is less daunting when you know the main rules and paperwork required. If you own rental, vacation, or residential real estate, here’s exactly what matters most in 2025—without the legalese. What Is the Annual Real Estate Tax?The tax, managed […]
Read MoreDynamic Pricing Explained: Seasonal Patterns on the Red Sea
Dynamic Pricing Explained: Seasonal Patterns on the Red Sea Dynamic pricing in property management is the flexible, algorithm-driven adjustment of rental rates in response to real-time demand, seasonality, market trends, and competitor actions. For Hurghada and the Red Sea coast, the key drivers of dynamic pricing are: 1. Tourism Seasonality: Prices peak from October through March, with […]
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