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Desmond U.

Desmond U.

Short-Term Rental Acquisition / Arbitrage

Hi there! Welcome aboard! I'm Desmond, a Short-Term Rental Acquisition & Airbnb Arbitrage Specialist with 5+ years of hands-on experience in the STR industry. I help clients build and scale profitable Airbnb portfolios by sourcing high-potential properties, negotiating approvals, and setting up efficient, revenue-driven operations. I have extensive experience identifying Airbnb-friendly and rental-arbitrage-approved properties across the USA and international markets. My work includes analyzing occupancy trends, ADR, revenue projections, and neighborhood regulations to ensure each property is a strong, compliant investment. Beyond acquisitions, I also provide co-hosting, listing management, and optimization services, helping hosts achieve higher occupancy, better guest satisfaction, and increased revenue through strategic pricing, calendar management, and professional communication. My approach includes: Advanced property research using data tools (AirDNA, Zillow, RentCast, FurnishedFinder, etc.) Detailed market evaluation to find units suitable for Airbnb Arbitrage / Mid-Term Rentals / STR Crafting persuasive outreach messages that secure approvals from landlords and property managers Strong experience managing guest communications, turnovers, vendor coordination, and daily operations Clear, organized workflow and strict adherence to client instructions I am detailed, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality results that help you scale smoothly and confidently. Looking forward to working with you and contributing to your success! Best regards, Desmond

🇳🇬Lagos, Nigeria$10/hr100% JSS4.84 (14)Since Sep 2022

Earnings and projects

MRR
$344

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#92,680 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#2,910 / 13.8k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $2.1k

Total earnings
$12k

Billed in all: $13k

World#178,130 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#3,310 / 13.8k
Per project
$625

$688 in the last 6 months

World#162,615 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#3,385 / 13.8k
Projects, last 6 months
3
100% fixed0% hourly
World#66,480 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#4,051 / 13.8k
Projects in all
20

Across 25 contracts

84% fixed16% hourly
World#133,451 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#4,077 / 13.8k

Earnings, last 30 days

$12.6kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$12.4k$12.6k$12.8k$13.0kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 27% in Communications

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