How to manage multiple Airbnb properties and listings

The challenge of managing multiple Airbnbs 

Running a single Airbnb can be rewarding, but when you add a second or third listing, the workload increases exponentially.

Each property brings its own set of tasks: guest communication, cleaning coordination, pricing updates, and performance tracking. Without the right systems, it’s easy to feel stretched too thin or miss opportunities to maximise revenue.

If you’re wondering, “How do I manage multiple Airbnb listings without burning out?” this blog will provide you with useful Airbnb management strategies to streamline operations, stay in control of your portfolio, and boost the performance of every property.

Why scaling your Airbnb portfolio requires a different approach

Managing one property successfully doesn’t automatically translate to managing many. Several factors can impact the performance of your property portfolio:

• Inconsistent results across markets: What works in Sydney may not work in the Gold Coast. Each location requires its own tailored strategy to maximise performance.
  
• Time constraints: Each property demands round-the-clock attention, even while you’re asleep or on holiday.
  
• Revenue leakage: Without advanced pricing strategies, you risk undercharging or missing peak demand windows.
  
• Guest experience: One negative review can affect your overall brand if you’re juggling multiple listings.

Scaling requires more than effort; it requires infrastructure. And that’s exactly what the right property manager provides. With Hometime, you get the strength of a national property manager, combined with the personalised care and expertise of our local hosts on the ground.

Strategies for managing multiple properties yourself

If you’re managing multiple Airbnb listings without outside help, here are some strategies to make the process more manageable:

1. Centralise your operations

Use a property management system or short-term rental channel manager to keep bookings, calendars, and guest messages in one place. This reduces double bookings and simplifies communication. Popular examples of property management platforms include Guesty, Hostaway and Lodgify. 

2. Standardise your processes

Create consistent templates for guest communications, cleaning checklists, and maintenance requests. This saves time and ensures a reliable experience across all your properties.

3. Automate wherever possible

Set up automated guest messaging for confirmations, check-ins, and review requests. Similarly, adopt automated short-term rental pricing tools to keep your nightly rates competitive without constant monitoring. Tools like AirDNA and PriceLabs help analyse local demand trends, competitor pricing, and seasonal shifts so you can set smart, data-driven rates. By using these insights, you’re less likely to leave money on the table during peak periods or undervalue your property in quieter months.

4. Build a trusted support network

Multiple properties require dependable cleaners, tradespeople, and possibly co-hosts. Having a reliable team in place ensures smooth turnovers and quick responses to issues.

5. Monitor performance regularly

Track occupancy rates, nightly prices, and guest reviews across all your listings. These insights help identify underperforming properties and guide your adjustments.

Even with these strategies, self-managing multiple properties requires significant time and effort. That’s why many investors turn to professional management support once they start to scale.

Why Hometime is a portfolio-ready partner you can trust 

Hometime is purpose-built for investors wondering how to manage multiple Airbnb listings and achieve consistent, high-performing results across every listing. Whether you own multiple Airbnb properties in a single market or operate nationally, we’re a strategic property manager that helps you maximise returns and scale with confidence.

By choosing Hometime, you can count on the following: 

A portfolio-ready partner across Australia

We work with investors at every stage, from owners scaling from one to five listings, right through to those managing national portfolios worth millions. What sets us apart is our ability to deliver consistent results across different markets using one centralised process. While local agencies often apply inconsistent or reactive approaches, Hometime offers a structured, data-driven system to help you reach the full potential of each asset.

Our national footprint means we’re already embedded in Australia’s top short-term rental (STR) regions, while still maintaining that local touch. With our on-the-ground local hosts, central operations, and streamlined onboarding, we can manage multiple Airbnb listings seamlessly, no matter the size or spread.

Scalable pricing strategy to maximise your revenue

Our specialist revenue team uses advanced external pricing tools like PriceLabs and AirDNA, layered with years of Hometime’s internal data. This allows us to fine-tune pricing strategies per property, per market, all under a centralised revenue management model.

Whether you’re renting out multiple properties on Airbnb in the same apartment complex or listing high-end properties in different states, we optimise for occupancy and nightly rates year-round. You can expect:

• weekly pricing reviews based on Airbnb seasonality, events, and booking trends,
• custom strategies tailored to each region — no generic models, and
• revenue estimates grounded in real performance, not inflated promises.

This is how we help you maximise revenue with short-term rentals while keeping each property performing at its best.

Visibility and control at every level

Our Homeowner Portal gives you full transparency across your portfolio. You’ll be able to:

• see all current and future bookings across every platform,
• track property performance and net revenue in real-time,
• download financial reports and statements with ease, and
• block out dates or communicate with your local host directly.

From a single dashboard, you’ll stay in control of your assets without needing to micro-manage them. This saves you time and effort, alleviating the stress of handling it all yourself, especially if you have other competing priorities to manage. 

High-impact listing and styling strategy

Many Airbnb hosts with multiple listings struggle with sameness, properties that blend into the crowd and underperform. At Hometime, we go further. Our team invests in high-quality styling, professional photography, and search-optimised listings to make each property stand out. This approach isn’t just about aesthetics; it drives stronger guest conversion, higher occupancy, and better reviews.

We also list on Booking.com, Airbnb, Vrbo and their expanded distribution network, including Stayz, Expedia and Trivago. Listing properties across different short-term rental booking platforms helps attract a broader mix of guests, especially during off-peak periods, to your properties.

Dedicated local hosts Australia-wide

For investors with a spread of properties across states or regions, we offer dedicated, on-the-ground local hosts across Australia. Our local hosts are experienced in managing multiple Airbnbs, so you don’t have to lift a finger. They manage everything from professional Airbnb cleaning between guest stays to property maintenance, property styling and photography, and attend to any queries guests may have.

Maximise your returns on multiple properties with Hometime 

If you’re an investor focused on building a reliable income stream through short-term rentals, Hometime is the scalable partner you’ve been looking for. We help you get the most potential out of your assets, from one property to many.

Let’s talk about how we can help you grow your portfolio. Read our blog on the 10 signs you need an Airbnb manager and the benefits of partnering with Hometime vs managing your own property.