Comprehensive
Short-Term Rental Management

From acquisition support to daily operations, Soundview Partners delivers a complete management solution built for performance, reliability, and ease.

Pre-Purchase Support

  • Projections based on our proprietary framework, tailored to local market dynamics and unique characteristics of prospective acquisitions.

  • Evaluation of likely utilities, maintenance, staffing costs, and more to refine ROI expectations and identify future operational considerations.

  • Interface with brokers to seamlessly meld our analytical framework with traditional real estate transaction underwriting for an intuitive and complete picture.

  • Early diligence on zoning, STR caps, and licensing requirements.

Project Setup

  • Active collaboration with designers, contractors, and vendors to bring the property’s vision to life. We oversee sourcing, installation, and budget adherence to ensure every dollar adds measurable value.

  • We study guest demand and market trends to identify high-ROI features, manage procurement, and supervise installation—a closed-loop process from concept to completion.What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.

  • Professional photography, detailed copywriting, and algorithmic optimization to ensure every listing earns traction from day one.

  • Smart systems that streamline management, reduce costs, and elevate the guest experience.

  • Coordination of all required inspections and filings for lawful, uninterrupted operation

Ongoing Management

  • Cleaning and restocking performed by our trained team to maintain consistent five-star standards.

  • Proactive scheduling, vendor coordination, and fast resolution of issues—keeping operations seamless and guests unaware that anything ever needed attention.

  • Daily pricing reviews and data-driven adjustments to capture every inch of market opportunity.

  • Every stay is managed to establish and preserve five-star status through responsive service and thoughtful touches.

  • Clear, comprehensive financial reports that make oversight simple and transparent.

For the 2025 tax year, we are
pleased to present a novel service:

The Short-Term Rental
Tax Optimization Program

Unlock the Financial Potential of Your STR

Short-term rentals can deliver exceptional after-tax returns when structured correctly. With active participation, investors can treat their property as a business rather than a passive investment, unlocking major first-year deductions and accelerating ROI. The outcome is a uniquely powerful opportunity to capture real cash-flow impact in the very first tax year.

When qualified for active status, investors can:

  • Offset W-2 or business income using depreciation and startup expenses

  • Accelerate deductions through cost segregation and bonus depreciation

  • Boost after-tax ROI during the launch year, when investment activity is highest

How Material Participation Works

The IRS allows short-term rental owners to qualify as active businesses if they can prove meaningful involvement in day-to-day operations. That participation can be demonstrated by meeting one of several standards—such as 500 total hours of work, or more hours than any other person involved with the property.

For most investors, this participation is most practical and valuable during the launch year, when decisions around design, setup, and marketing naturally require more attention. By documenting this involvement, owners can meet IRS thresholds, capture the deductions, and then transition to a more passive role once the property is stabilized.

How We Can Make It Easy

Soundview Partners structures and documents the entire launch process so investors have a step-by-step plan to meet material participation standards, without the burden of managing the details.

Our process includes:

  • Developing a launch-year participation plan tailored to IRS criteria

  • Maintaining a verifiable paper trail of communications, approvals, and decisions

  • Coordinating directly with your CPA or tax advisor to ensure accurate filings

The result is a painless, audit-ready process that captures exceptional first-year tax benefits while positioning you for passive, worry-free ownership thereafter.

Ready to make your next investment?

If you’re ready to launch your next short-term rental, we’d be happy to discuss how Soundview Partners’ suite of services can help.