Job Title: Property Manager (South Africa or Philippines)
Working Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 9 am to 5 pm EST(final schedule to be discussed with the client)
Salary: $1500/month
Work Setup: Remote | Independent Contractor
About The Company
A fast-growing co-living startup that recently closed a seed round (December 2025) and is scaling rapidly, with 25 homes expected by Spring. We specialize in a modern co-living model and are transitioning from external property managers to a fully in-house operations team.
This is a foundational hire. You'll be the first in-house Property Manager and will play a critical role in building systems, setting standards, and eventually leading a small team.
The Role
We're hiring a Property Manager to own day-to-day property operations across our co-living portfolio. This person will serve as the operational backbone of the business—managing tenants, vendors, and maintenance while helping us scale efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Tenant Operations
- Monitor and respond to tenant chats, questions, and issues
- Process new rental applications (review, approve/deny)
- Ensure a high-quality tenant experience aligned with our co-living brand
- Escalate urgent issues appropriately and handle time-sensitive matters
Maintenance & Vendor Management
- Coordinate and manage maintenance vendors
- Oversee recurring services (lawn care, cleaning, pest control)
- Ensure issues are resolved quickly and cost-effectively
Team Building & Leadership
- Hire, train, and manage a part-time weekend VA
- Help define SOPs, workflows, and best practices
- Grow into managing a larger in-house PM team as the portfolio scales
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 1-3+ years of experience in multifamily, vacation, or short-term rental (STR) property management
- Experience managing multiple properties or doors simultaneously
- Strong operational judgment and critical thinking skills
- Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions independently
- Experience working remotely with US-based companies
- Co-living experience is a plus, but not required
- The company is using Padsplit, but experience in other property management software is a plus
Why This Role Is Unique
- Foundational hire with real ownership and influence
- Opportunity to build and lead a property management team from scratch
- Work directly with founders of a venture-backed startup
- Long-term growth as the portfolio and team expand
