Property Management Business

4 Property Management Business Success Stories [2025]

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Updated: April 17th, 2025

Property management companies maintain a residence’s status quo by representing the property owners. The property management company markets the property and collects rent on behalf of the owners.

With the demand for housing increasing annually, the property management business is lucrative. Property managers earn commissions and have an opportunity to maximize profits by working for as many clients as they can handle.

In this list, you'll find real-world property management business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a property management business that makes money.

1. Casa Mia Coliving ($2.4M/year)

Eugenio and Ahmed, co-founders of Casa Mia Coliving, came up with the idea for their business after experiencing challenges with finding suitable accommodations while working in different countries. They saw the potential for coliving and decided to create a sustainable and modern coliving company in Singapore. Through their innovative approach and effective marketing strategies, Casa Mia Coliving has reached an annual revenue of $2.5 million and aims to double their business this year while launching in a second city.

How much money it makes: $2.4M/year
How many people on the team: 7

We Started A $2.4M/Year Coliving Business In Singapore

Casa Mia Coliving, a sustainable and modern co-living and property management company in Singapore offering affordable accommodation, has an annualized revenue of $2.5M with 150 bedrooms across popular neighborhoods, attracting young professionals and boasting a 10x LTV/CAC ratio, all while focusing on unit economics and profitable growth.

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2. Vacation Home Help ($1.44M/year)

cleanliness increased overnight. We lost some hosts. To address this, we implemented a rigorous vetting process for cleaning services and prioritized quality and consistency. We also implemented a feedback system where hosts can rate and review the cleaning services they work with. This helped us identify and address any issues promptly. In terms of customer acquisition, word of mouth has been our biggest driver. We provide exceptional customer service and go above and beyond to meet our customers' needs. We also leverage social media platforms and online communities to connect with potential customers and share valuable content. Additionally, our podcast has been a great tool for attracting and educating potential customers about the vacation rental industry and our services. Overall, our focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and providing valuable resources has been key to attracting and retaining customers.

How much money it makes: $1.44M/year
How much did it cost to start: $800
How many people on the team: 3

We Quit Our 9 To 5 To Start An Airbnb Cleaning Service. Now We Make $1.4M/Year

Former banker builds a vacation rental cleaning service from $800 to gross over a million dollars a year, providing opportunities for underserved communities to provide income through connecting top-rated cleaners to hosts in need through a referral model offering cleaning services, marketing, sales, accounting, bookkeeping, technology and more while empowering cleaners to provide fair and sustainable pricing, offering free resources and education through a short term rental podcast, and expanding to help as many hosts and cleaning services as possible.

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3. Livit ($600K/year)

Lavinia and her business partner Michael Bodekaer, tired of the traditional 9-to-5 grind, set up Livit in Bali as a co-living community for founders. By evolving it into a support ecosystem over six years, they've inspired and empowered 750+ entrepreneurs, scaling multiple startups to 100+ team members and generating $50K monthly.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
How many people on the team: 24

How We Helped 750 Entrepreneurs & Remote Workers To Build Their Businesses

Livit International, a support ecosystem and service provider for startups and scale-ups in Bali, has enabled 750+ entrepreneurs to build disruptive businesses with a global impact through its coworking spaces, innovation and event spaces, HR and Strategic Business Partner services, tech and non-tech recruitment, remote work education, and business support services.

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4. Send me South ($18K/year)

Marcia Solis launched Send me South in 2012 after realizing there was a need for legal services to assist expats looking to relocate to Costa Rica. The idea stemmed from her associate's frustrating experience navigating the country's immigration process, leading them to offer personalized services to guide clients through residency applications. While Send me South is not a profitable enough venture to make a living, its success lies in its commitment to providing top-notch service and a seamless relocation experience for clients from around the world.

How much money it makes: $18K/year
How many people on the team: 0

How I Started A $1.5K/Month Side Business Helping People Relocate To Costa Rica

Send Me South helps people relocate to Costa Rica by providing customized services for residency and property purchasing, with clients from all over the world, counting the United States of America, Canada, England, Jordan, UAE, Belgium, and Spain.

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