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TYPE OF WORK
Part Time
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SALARY
$400 - $1,000 per month
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HOURS PER WEEK
30
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DATE UPDATED
Aug 4, 2025
Job Information
- Job Title: Assistant – Airbnb Arbitrage & Property Acquisition (Remote)
- Type of Employment: Part Time
- Job Description:
Assistant – Airbnb Arbitrage & Property Acquisition (Remote)
Company Overview:
Jake Mercer runs an Airbnb coaching program that helps clients secure and operate short-term rental properties via rental arbitrage: leasing long-term rental units and re-renting them as Airbnb listings. We focus on identifying high-yield rental opportunities and securing landlord agreements.
Role Overview:
As Jake’s assistant, you’ll be responsible for identifying new arbitrage property opportunities, reaching out to landlords/property managers, tracking leads, and supporting property acquisition efforts for our clients. This is a remote long-term role via OnlineJobs.ph, with growth potential tied to performance and expansion of client acquisition. If you are detail-oriented and reading this carefully, to demonstrate your competence and stand out,
Key Responsibilities:
1. Property Acquisition / Lead Generation
- Research rental listings on platforms like Zillow, Craigslist,
- Identify units offering strong arbitrage potential: compare long-term rent vs. projected Airbnb income, occupancy, fees, seasonal factors.
- Build and maintain a lead tracker (e.g., in Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion).
- Cold-contact landlords or property managers via
- Follow up consistently to convert leads into agreements.
2. Reporting & Analysis
- Build simple profitability models: rent, utilities, cleaning cost, expected occupancy, and income.
- Provide weekly updates on leads, conversion rates, and property analysis.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required:
- Fluent English (written and spoken); confident on phone &
- Strong communication & organization.
- Self-starter with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
- Comfortable with cold-calling,
- Productivity skills in Google Drive, Sheets; familiarity with Airtable, Notion, Trello is a plus.
Preferred:
- Prior experience in Airbnb, short-term rental arbitrage, real estate lead generation, or property management.
- Basic understanding of Airbnb, Vrbo platforms, pricing/occupancy strategy.
Work Hours & Compensation
- Approximately 20–30 hours/week (flexible; may require overlap with US Eastern Time).
- USD $5–12/hour, based on experience and performance bonus opportunities.
How to Apply:
Please submit:
- A brief introduction and why you're interested in Airbnb arbitrage.
- Examples of previous relevant experience (VA, property sourcing, lead generation).
- Answer these trial questions:
1. Describe how you would evaluate whether a rental property is profitable for arbitrage.
2. Provide an
3. Share the tools you’d use for tracking leads and follow-ups.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a paid assignment: identify 3 rental listings in a target city, estimate arbitrage profitability, and draft outreach
Vetting Process:
1. Resume review & written responses to trial questions.
2. Paid trial task: sourcing and analysis of 3 actual listings.
3. Video interview: assess communication style, reliability, and problem-solving.
4. Reference or portfolio checks (if available).
5. Start with a probation period (e.g., 2–4 weeks) to evaluate consistency and quality.
Why This Role Matters:
This job is critical to scaling Airbnb arbitrage operations. You'll act as the first point of contact with property opportunities and help move each client project from scouting to acquisition. Your performance enables growth in both property acquisition and client service.
- Wage/Salary per Month: USD $400–$1,440 (based on $5–12/hour for 20–30 hours/week; assuming 4 weeks/month, this is roughly $400–$960 for 20 hours/week or $600–$1,440 for 30 hours/week)
- Desired No. of Hours per Week: 20–30 hours
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- Contact Person: Jake Mercer
