1 | FINANCING
What should be considered in financing?
Check equity
How much can you contribute yourself (typically: 20–30%)
Calculation of total costs:
Purchase price, additional costs, modernisation, furniture, technology.
Realistically calculate rental income:
Short-term rentals fluctuate seasonally.
Plan for securities & reserves:
At least 3–6 months reserve.
2 | PROPERTY
Where can I find suitable properties for short-term rental?
Location analysis:
Proximity to beach, city centre, events, public transport.
Check tourism potential:
Demand, seasonality, local occupancy.
Condition of the property:
Need for renovation, amenities, modernisation costs.
Is short-term rental allowed?
Permits, house rules, municipal regulations
Calculate expected return:
Daily price × occupancy – costs.
Check neighbours / housing community:
How tolerant is the environment?
Do you require additional support?
Schedule an appointment now.
3 | LEGAL FRAMEWORK
What legal hurdles do I need to be aware of?
Is short-term rental allowed?
Check local laws & municipal regulations.
Is a tourism licence necessary?
Mandatory in some regions.
Tax and legal obligations:
Income tax, possibly VAT, registrations.
Data protection & guest registration:
Community rules, renting to tourists, registration systems, reporting obligations (e.g. police).
Insurance:
Building, liability, contents insurance for rental.
4 | PURCHASE
How does the exact property purchase take place?
Reservation & purchase offer:
Through an agent or privately, check reservation contract.
Due diligence:
Land register, encumbrances, taxes, debts, year of construction, permits.
Notary's role:
Draft purchase contract, verify identity, accompany payment process.
Use an escrow account:
Secure payment processing through notary or lawyer.
Bank's role:
Confirm financing, release payment, request documents.
Transfer & registration:
Keys, protocol, land registry entry (Escritura / Registro).
5 | RENTAL
How do I rent out my property now?
Create listing:
Professional photos, description, pricing strategy.
Select platforms:
Airbnb, Booking.com, FeWo-direkt, own website.
Guest communication:
Automated messages, clear house rules.
Plan cleaning & laundry:
Schedule, service partners, quality control.
Organise key handover:
Self-check-in, smart lock, personal meeting.
Actively manage reviews:
Gather feedback, build reputation.
Frequently asked questions
Rental Hero is a complete solution for private and professional landlords who want to rent out their holiday accommodations easily and efficiently – from creating listings to automations and guest services.
No. Rental Hero has been specifically designed so that even complete beginners can start successfully. We guide you step by step.
Yes. You can even start withoneproperty and only then acquire additional ones. Rental Hero supports both.
Just one property (or the willingness to find one), a smartphone or laptop, and a few basic details about the accommodation.
You decide how much support you want. There are three clearly defined levels to choose from:
Silver – Self-manage with strong software
Ideal for beginners who want to be active themselves. You use all the important features of our platform and retain full control.
Gold – Full-service management
We take care of central tasks such as price optimisation, listing quality, and automations. You handle selected areas yourself. Perfect for those who want support but still want to be involved.
Platinum – Full service without effort
We take care of everything: listings, communication, pricing strategy, coordination of cleaning & tradespeople, and optimisation of accommodation performance. You benefit, we take care of the rest.
With Rental Hero, you can rent on: Airbnb, Booking.com, FeWo-direkt, Holidu/Bookiply – all centrally from one system.
There are flexible prices depending on the scope of services. Beginners can start with small packages –Here you will find the service packages
We offer personal support, onboarding assistance, tutorials, and direct contacts.
No. Many start as private individuals and only later grow into commercial landlords. Rental Hero supports both options.
Yes – with good occupancy, professional listings, and clean management. We help you set realistic expectations and clear goals.
Great team! Friendly, nice conversations. They always give useful advice!
From start to finish, they were extremely professional, friendly, helpful, and it was easy to work with them. I am very satisfied with the experience and the company.
Positive energy, great team spirit, hard-working staff, and wonderful people! I can highly recommend them!
