Flat-Fee Co-Hosting vs. 20–30% Management: What’s the Real Difference?
- T Racette
- Dec 4
- 2 min read
If you own a vacation rental in WindMark Beach, Port St. Joe, or Mexico Beach, you’ve probably wondered whether you’re paying too much for property management. Traditional managers charging 20–30% of your rental income might feel like the only option—but it’s not anymore.
Today, more homeowners are switching to flat-fee co-hosting, a modern, transparent model that gives you full support without sacrificing a huge percentage of your profit. Here’s how the two systems compare and why flat-fee co-hosting is quickly becoming the smarter, more cost-effective choice.
💸 The Cost Difference Is Bigger Than You Think
With percentage-based management, the more you earn, the more you pay—even though the manager’s workload doesn’t actually change.
Example:If your rental earns $5,000/month, a 25% manager keeps $1,250 before expenses.With a flat fee, you pay the same predictable amount every month—no surprises, no scaling fees.
This model gives you:
Clear budgeting
Full transparency
No penalties for earning more
🤝 What Flat-Fee Co-Hosting Includes
Most homeowners assume flat-fee means “less service.”Not true.
At Keys & Collars, our flat-fee model includes:✔ Guest communication✔ Booking coordination✔ Vendor + maintenance scheduling✔ Weekly eyes on your home✔ Turnover support✔ Issue resolution✔ Reporting + transparency
You still get a dedicated team—just without the percentage-based price tag.
📈 Who Is Flat-Fee Co-Hosting Best For?
Flat-fee co-hosting is ideal for homeowners who:
Want to stop overpaying for management
Want predictable revenue
Want local, high-touch support
Don’t want strangers handling their home
Want transparency and control
Co-hosting works especially well for homeowners who visit occasionally, want their home cared for, and want to maximize profit.
🏝 The Bottom Line
Flat-fee co-hosting gives you premium care without premium pricing—and it’s designed for today’s STR landscape, where owners want more control and less overhead.
If you're ready to keep more of your earnings while still getting hands-on support, flat-fee co-hosting is the most homeowner-friendly model available.
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