Short-term rental management for busy or distant property owners
Starting costs about $4,690 in the United States and 828,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,900 net per month in the United States and 678,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 6 months, with 40 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
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The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4,690 | $2,900 |
| Nigeria | 828,000 NGN | 678,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £3,170 | £2,000 |
| Kenya | 203,000 KES | 94,400 KES |
| India | 106,000 INR | 68,900 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Owners renting by the night have no time to handle listings, check-ins, cleaning, linen and guest messages, especially if they live far away.
The solution
Full management: listing creation and pricing, check-in or key boxes, outsourced cleaning and linen, guest communication and small repairs.
Your customers
Owners of second homes, expats, investors and people renting their home occasionally, in a tourist or business area.
How you make money
15 to 25% commission on rental income, plus cleaning fees charged to guests.
Competition
Established management companies, estate agencies, neighbours or relatives helping out, owners managing alone through platforms.
Who has an edge
A local resident, organised and responsive, good at written communication, with a reliable cleaning and handyman team.
The risks
Tightening local rules on short-term rentals, strong seasonality, damage and guest disputes, dependence on platforms.
The first 3 steps
- Check local rules and permits required for short-term rentals.
- Recruit two reliable cleaners and agree a rate.
- Offer three owners a first month at reduced commission.
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €3,700 − costs €1,700 = €2,000 net per month. Revenue: 8 homes × €300 commission + 26 cleanings × €50. Costs: outsourced cleaning, linen, travel, booking software, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Short-term rental management?
About $4,690 (United States), 828,000 NGN (Nigeria), £3,170 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,900 (United States), 678,000 NGN (Nigeria), £2,000 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 6 months, with 40 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Tightening local rules on short-term rentals, strong seasonality, damage and guest disputes, dependence on platforms.
Where do I start?
1. Check local rules and permits required for short-term rentals. 2. Recruit two reliable cleaners and agree a rate. 3. Offer three owners a first month at reduced commission.
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