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A Property Owner's Guide to Staytrading

Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Dec 8, 2024 6 min read

A Property Owner's Guide to Staytrading

You have a beautiful property. Maybe it's a downtown loft, a beachfront condo, or a mountain cabin. It sits empty some weeks—and you've been thinking about how to make it work harder.

You also have business ideas. Maybe you've tried hiring agencies, freelancers, or developers. The results were... mixed.

Staytrading is a different model. Here's what you need to know.

The Value Exchange

Instead of paying $10-50K for an agency, you offer:

  • Housing for 1-4 weeks
  • Food/groceries
  • Ad spend budget (optional but recommended)
  • In return, you get:

  • A shipped product (landing page, MVP, brand identity)
  • Content documenting your property
  • 80% equity in whatever gets built
  • Vetting Creators

    Every creator on Staytrade is vetted, but you should still review:

    1. **Portfolio** — Can they actually ship what you need?

    2. **Past Staytrades** — What do other owners say?

    3. **Communication style** — You'll be working closely together

    The 72-hour match call is mandatory. Use it to ensure fit.

    Setting Clear Deliverables

    The #1 cause of Staytrade issues is unclear expectations. Before confirming a stay:

  • Define exactly what will be delivered
  • Set milestone checkpoints
  • Agree on the content requirements
  • Document everything in the platform
  • The Content Benefit

    Here's what many owners miss: the content created during a Staytrade markets your property for future stays.

    When a creator posts about working from your A-frame in Denver, other creators see it. Your listing gets organic exposure to exactly the talent you want.

    Is Staytrading Right for You?

    It's perfect if you:

  • Have a property with occasional vacancies
  • Have business ideas but lack execution capacity
  • Want exposure to the creator economy
  • Prefer equity alignment over transactional relationships
  • It's not right if you:

  • Need guaranteed timelines with legal recourse
  • Aren't comfortable hosting someone you've only video-called
  • Want to stay completely hands-off during the build
  • Ready to List?

    Head to [List Your Property](/list) and apply. We'll review your property and match you with vetted creators.

    Ready to start Staytrading?