You close the sale.
We run the rental.
For Chicago-area agents serving investment buyers. You lead the transaction; Seattle-based URPM evaluates and operates the property as a short- or mid-term rental.
Five-month total: approximately $22,800. Actual remotely managed results—not a projection. Airbnb Net Revenue after taxes and channel fees.
Remove the operational barrier to closing
Buyers may like the return potential, then hesitate when they realize what self-management requires.
Guest messages, cleaning, repairs, pricing, and reviews need an accountable operator—not the buyer or their agent.
You close the transaction. URPM takes over operations, giving the client a clearer path from purchase to performance.
The numbers
- Estimated annual net revenue
- $38,000–42,000
- Off-season estimated at $2.2–2.8K/month
- Estimated long-term rental
- $22,000–24,000
- Based on $1,800–2,000/month rent
- Listing rating
- 4.97 / 5
- Our portfolio standard
What you gain
Tax note: material participation, bonus depreciation, and management structure are fact-specific. Clients must consult their own CPA. URPM provides operating data—not tax advice.
- More confident closingsAn operator-backed pro forma answers “who manages it?” before it blocks the deal.
- Repeat buyersA successful first property can become a second purchase—not just a one-time transaction.
- Investor-ready supportGive return-focused buyers an operating plan they can evaluate before closing.
- No operating burdenNo team to build, PMS to learn, or guest calls to answer. You stay focused on the transaction.
Four Chicago-area markets to evaluate
These are starting points—not blanket recommendations. Each combines non-tourism demand with single-family inventory worth underwriting address by address.
Before purchase, we review each property’s licensing, registration, zoning, and HOA restrictions with you.
Clear roles
You (agent / partner)
- Source clients, select properties, lead the transaction, and provide local market insight
- Introduce the client and join the underwriting discussion
- Connect local renovation, furniture, inspection, and insurance resources
- Maintain the relationship and identify repeat purchases
URPM
- Build address-specific STR/MTR revenue scenarios and property recommendations
- Plan setup, photography, listing copy, and design
- Distribute across Airbnb, VRBO, Booking, and other relevant channels
- Manage PriceLabs pricing and STR/MTR strategy
- Handle guest support, cleaning, repairs, and monthly reporting
Owners cover supplies, repairs, and labor at cost; guests pay cleaning fees. Commercial terms vary by market and partnership scope.
A simple first-property workflow
- 30-minute callAlign on your client profile, target area, and current roadblocks.
- Underwrite a live addressWe prepare STR/MTR revenue estimates and a renovation budget for your client conversation.
- Launch the first propertyAfter closing and setup, URPM prepares the listing and begins operations.
- RepeatUse the first property’s results and process with the next investor.
What to make clear
- STR revenue is seasonal. Evaluate annual performance, not one month.
- Renovation, furniture, linens, smart locks, and photography are upfront costs.
- Verify licensing, registration, zoning, and HOA rules before purchase.
- Clients must confirm tax treatment with their own CPA.
- The asset still matters. Strong operations cannot rescue the wrong location or floor plan—and we will say so.