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Blue Ridge, GA · Luxury Cabin Property Management

The Blue Ridge property management company built for serious cabin owners.

Full-service property management for Blue Ridge cabin owners across Aska Adventure Area, Toccoa River, Downtown Blue Ridge, Mineral Bluff, McCaysville and all of Fannin County. Hospitality-grade ops, transparent fees, monthly P&L. Owners earn +33% more on average — 4.9★ · 4,000+ reviews · 30+ platforms.

★★★★★ 4.9 4,000+ reviews
+33% avg revenue lift GA flagship market · 100+ properties under management

Simple, Transparent Pricing

18%–25% management fee — Blue Ridge luxury cabin tier
90-day initial commitment — then month-to-month
No hidden fees · no startup costs · Fannin County STR registration handled
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Chādy Property Management is Blue Ridge, Georgia's top-rated luxury cabin property management company, operating across Aska Adventure Area, Downtown Blue Ridge, the Toccoa River corridor, Mineral Bluff, McCaysville, Morganton, Cherry Log, and Lake Blue Ridge — all of Fannin County, plus select inventory in Ellijay (Gilmer County), Blairsville (Union County), and Calhoun (Gordon County). 4,000+ five-star reviews, 4.9★ average across the Chādy portfolio, +33% average revenue lift for owners. Full-service short-term rental property management is 18–25% of gross revenue (mid-term 15–18%, long-term 10–12%), with a 90-day initial commitment — never long-term contracts. Full Fannin County STR registration, zoning verification, septic-capacity review, HOA covenant checks, Georgia state sales tax, and Fannin County hotel-motel excise tax filing handled end-to-end. Monthly P&L statements, live owner portal, dynamic pricing, 30+ booking-platform distribution. Blue Ridge is Chādy's Georgia flagship market.
4K+
5-Star Reviews
4.9★
Average Rating
100+
Properties
GA
Flagship Market
30+
Platforms
+33%
Avg Revenue Lift

Why owners switch to Chādy

Self-managing leaves money on the table.
Pro management changes the math.

Most Blue Ridge cabin owners try to self-manage for a year or two before the math catches up — undertimed pricing, weekday vacancy, slow guest response, missed Fannin County filings, and 30–40 hours a month on operations. Chādy's full-stack management replaces all of it for 18–25% all-in, with +33% average revenue lift in year one.

Owner economics
Self-Managed
Chādy
Booking platforms
1–2 (Airbnb only)
30+ syndicated
Pricing engine
Manual / static
Daily dynamic
Guest response
Hours / next day
Under 5 min · 24/7
Fannin compliance
Owner files alone
End-to-end handled
Owner time/month
30–40 hours
Under 1 hour
Monthly reporting
Spreadsheet
Real P&L + portal
Year-1 revenue lift
Baseline
Avg +33%

Comparison reflects typical Chādy onboardings of previously self-managed Blue Ridge cabins (2024–2025). Performance varies by cabin, calendar, and starting condition.

Blue Ridge Georgia luxury cabin interior managed by Chādy Property Management
+33%
avg revenue increase

What you delegate

Six operating functions. One management agreement.

Most Blue Ridge owners think they're hiring a "rental manager." What they're actually hiring is an operating system — revenue, ops, compliance, finance, guest experience, and asset protection — wired into one accountable team. Below is exactly what comes out of your column and into ours.

01 · Revenue management Owner sees: ADR · occupancy · pace

Daily dynamic pricing across 30+ channels.

PriceLabs-grade rate engine calibrated daily against Blue Ridge comp set, leaf-season demand, hot-tub/fireplace premium, and last-minute pace. Listing-level optimization on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, plus 27+ syndicated OTAs. Direct-booking site for repeat guests.

02 · Hospitality operations Owner sees: 4.9★ reviews

Hotel-grade turnover, every stay.

Vetted Fannin County housekeeping team. Inspection checklist per turnover. Hot-tub drain/chem cycle, fireplace prep, septic schedule, snow response. Linen + consumable restock. 24/7 guest response under 5 minutes median.

03 · Compliance & permits Owner sees: filings + renewals

Fannin County + GA filings, end-to-end.

Fannin County STR registration filed and renewed annually. Zoning + HOA covenant review before listing. Septic-capacity check vs guest occupancy. GA Department of Revenue + Fannin hotel-motel tax registered, collected through OTAs, remitted on schedule.

04 · Finance & reporting Owner sees: monthly P&L

Monthly P&L. Live owner portal.

Real P&L statement by the 5th of every month — gross revenue, channel fees, management fee, operating expenses, net to owner. Direct ACH payout. Live owner portal: bookings, calendar, statements, maintenance log. Year-end tax-ready package for your CPA.

05 · Guest experience Owner sees: review velocity

Pre-stay → in-stay → review-recovery.

Pre-arrival ID + guest screening. Branded welcome sequence. In-stay support with vetted local vendor list. Issue-recovery playbook before a 5-star turns into a 3-star. Post-stay review request cadence — drives 4.9★ across 4,000+ reviews.

06 · Asset protection Owner sees: damage covered

Maintenance, damage, and risk handled.

Vetted Blue Ridge handyman, plumbing, HVAC, and septic vendors with priced response SLAs. Damage protection on every booking. Insurance-claim documentation per incident. Quarterly preventive walkthrough. Owner approval threshold on any repair over $500.

Tier choice — your call

Same operating model. Three rental strategies.

The six-function operating model is the same regardless of how you rent. Pick the strategy that fits your cabin, calendar, and cash-flow goals.

STR

18–25%

Short-term

MTR

15–18%

30+ nights

LTR

10–12%

12-month

Owner onboarding timeline

From signed agreement to your first owner statement.

Five milestones. Every one tied to an owner deliverable — not a generic "step." This is what your relationship with Chādy actually looks like.

D0
Day 0

Agreement signed

Management agreement countersigned. Eligibility cleared (zoning, HOA, septic capacity). Onboarding manager assigned. Owner portal credentials issued.

Owner gets: portal access · onboarding contact

D7
Day 7

Onboarding pipeline

Pro photography shot. Listing copy written. Fannin County STR registration filed. GA DOR + hotel-motel tax accounts opened. Pricing strategy locked. Vendor walkthrough complete.

Owner gets: filed permits · listing draft

D14
Day 14

Live across 30+ channels

Cabin syndicated to Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia + 27 OTAs. Direct booking site live. Pricing engine running daily. First bookings begin.

Owner gets: live listing · booking notifications

D30
Day 30

First P&L delivered

First monthly P&L statement issued by the 5th. Direct ACH payout to your bank. Onboarding manager reviews month-1 results, calibrates pricing for month 2.

Owner gets: P&L · payout · pricing review

Y1
Day 90 → Year 1

Quarterly business review

Quarterly strategy review with revenue manager. Month-to-month after the 90-day initial term — exit anytime with 30 days' notice. Year-end tax-ready package by January 31.

Owner gets: QBR · year-end tax package

All five milestones are tracked in your owner portal. Onboarding manager available throughout via direct line + email.

Blue Ridge Submarkets

Every cabin corridor in Fannin County + North GA.

Local pricing. County-specific registration. Local housekeeping, hot-tub service, and maintenance networks. Every Blue Ridge submarket staffed and tuned for that pocket's specific guest profile and demand curve — plus select luxury cabins across the adjacent North Georgia cabin corridor.

Also serving North Georgia

Adjacent cabin markets outside Fannin County.

Chādy manages select luxury cabins in the surrounding North Georgia cabin corridor — different counties, different STR rules, same Chādy standard. Each property is evaluated on its own county regulations and demand profile.

Blue Ridge cabin market

What a Blue Ridge cabin actually earns.

Revenue ranges below reflect Chādy-managed Blue Ridge cabins across Aska Adventure Area, Downtown Blue Ridge, Toccoa River, Mineral Bluff, McCaysville, Morganton/Lake Blue Ridge, and Cherry Log — plus adjacent North GA cabins in Ellijay, GA, Blairsville, GA, and Calhoun, GA. Actual projections depend on bedroom count, finish level, micro-location, and amenities (hot tub, fireplace, lake/river frontage) — we'll send a custom estimate in 24 hours.

Blue Ridge cabin ADR

$285–$725

Typical daily-rate range for well-managed Blue Ridge cabins — from Downtown lofts through Aska & Toccoa riverfront luxury to Lake Blue Ridge lakefront. Top-tier 4–5 BR cabins exceed this.

Occupancy rate

48–62%

Blue Ridge is a high-ADR, seasonal market. Fall leaf + summer river push toward the top; Jan–Feb shoulder is lower but ADR stays strong on 2-night minimums.

Revenue lift vs. self-managed

+33% avg

Blue Ridge owners who switched from self-hosting or another manager to Chādy — first-year gross revenue lift.

Top performers

$180K+

Top-tier Chādy-managed Blue Ridge cabins (4–5 BR luxury with hot tub, fireplace, view, dock) exceed $180K annual gross. Flagship Aska/Toccoa inventory can approach $220K.

Estimated annual revenue by Blue Ridge cabin size (stabilized)

Directional ranges assume a well-furnished, Chādy-managed Blue Ridge cabin with hot tub, fireplace, professional photography, dynamic pricing, and 30+ platform distribution. Actual performance varies by micro-location (Aska/Toccoa/Lake vs. in-town), finish tier, and view.

Cabin size Typical ADR Occupancy Annual gross
2-BR in-town / cozy $225–$385 52–62% $65K–$95K
3-BR standard cabin $285–$475 52–60% $95K–$140K
3-BR Aska / Toccoa premium $345–$625 54–62% $115K–$165K
4-BR hot-tub luxury $395–$685 55–64% $125K–$180K
Lake Blue Ridge lakefront (4–5 BR) $495–$860 52–60% $160K–$220K
5+ BR estate / view $525–$1,050 48–58% $175K–$265K

Directional ranges based on Chādy-managed Blue Ridge portfolio performance (2024–2025 bookings) plus publicly available Fannin County STR comp data. Individual cabin performance varies — request a custom projection for a property-level estimate.

Blue Ridge submarket data

ADR, occupancy, and annual revenue by Blue Ridge submarket.

Directional performance data across Blue Ridge's top cabin corridors — based on Chādy-managed Fannin County portfolio plus publicly available comp data. Use as a benchmark when evaluating a specific submarket. A property-level projection is free on request.

Blue Ridge Georgia cabin performance by submarket — average daily rate, occupancy, annual gross revenue for a 3-BR comparable, peak demand driver, and top-performing property type.
Submarket ADR Occupancy Annual (3-BR) Demand driver
Aska Adventure Area $395–$625 55–62% $125K–$165K Chattahoochee National Forest, trails, Lake Blue Ridge access, fall leaves
Downtown Blue Ridge $285–$465 58–66% $95K–$135K Walkable shops/restaurants, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Christmas market, couples/girls' trips
Toccoa River $345–$580 54–62% $110K–$155K Trophy trout fishing, tubing/kayaking, spring trout + summer peak
Mineral Bluff $295–$485 52–60% $90K–$130K Long-range mountain views, privacy, larger acreage, Christmas & leaf peaks
McCaysville $265–$410 52–60% $80K–$115K GA/TN state line, Ocoee whitewater, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway depot
Morganton & Lake Blue Ridge $380–$625 54–62% $120K–$170K Lake Blue Ridge lakefront, boat dock access, summer peak, multi-gen family

Methodology: Figures based on Chādy-managed Blue Ridge portfolio (2024–2025 bookings) plus publicly available Fannin County STR comp data, restricted to comparable 3-BR units. "Top performer" reflects the highest-earning comparable asset in each submarket during the measured period. Dataset updated quarterly.

Owner deliverables

What hits your inbox every month, quarter, and year.

"Full-service" is meaningless without delivery dates. Below is exactly what Chādy owners receive on a fixed cadence — monthly, quarterly, and annually — plus what's available 24/7 in the owner portal. No chasing. No "when will I see numbers." No tax-time scramble.

01 · Monthly By the 5th

P&L statement + payout

Branded P&L statement delivered by the 5th of every month with the previous month's full breakdown.

  • Gross revenue by channel (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, direct)
  • OTA channel fees + management fee itemized
  • Operating expenses (cleaning, supplies, maintenance)
  • Net to owner — direct ACH payout same week
02 · Monthly With statement

Performance brief

One-page narrative attached to your P&L explaining the numbers in plain English.

  • ADR vs comp set + occupancy vs forecast
  • What drove the month (events, pricing wins, gaps)
  • Forward 60-day pace + pricing actions taken
  • Maintenance log + any items requiring owner approval
03 · Quarterly 30-min call

Quarterly Business Review

Strategy call with your assigned revenue manager every 90 days.

  • Quarterly revenue + occupancy vs prior year
  • Comp-set positioning + pricing strategy review
  • Capex / amenity recommendations (hot tub, finish, etc.)
  • Next-quarter forecast + booked-on-the-books pace
04 · Annual By Jan 31

Year-end tax package

Tax-ready package delivered to you and your CPA by January 31.

  • Annual P&L summary by month + by category
  • 1099s issued where required
  • Hotel-motel + GA sales tax remittance summary
  • Schedule E–ready expense breakdown
05 · Real-time 24/7 access

Live owner portal — your full operation, in one screen.

Single login. Real-time data. Available the moment you sign — no IT setup, no spreadsheets, no email-attached statements you have to download. Mobile + desktop.

Bookings

Live booking calendar across every channel + pace vs forecast.

Revenue

Month-to-date revenue, ADR, occupancy, fees, projected payout.

Statements

Every monthly P&L back to onboarding date. Searchable, downloadable.

Maintenance log

Every work order, vendor, cost, and photo per incident.

Calendar control

Block dates for personal use. Set blackouts. Override pricing tiers.

Direct contact

Your revenue manager + onboarding manager — one click to email or call.

06 · Day 0–14 Onboarding

Onboarding deliverables

Everything you receive in the first two weeks.

  • Property photo set (60–80 final photos, drone where eligible)
  • Filed Fannin County STR registration confirmation
  • GA DOR + hotel-motel tax account confirmations
  • 30+ live OTA listings + direct booking page

Compliance ownership

Who's accountable when Fannin County asks questions.

Self-managing owners carry 100% of the compliance risk. One missed Fannin County renewal, one un-filed hotel-motel return, one septic-capacity mismatch on a guest count — and you're absorbing penalties, back taxes, or a delisted Airbnb. Below is the contractual accountability split between you and Chādy, in plain English.

Responsibility
Owner
Chādy
Fannin County STR registration filing + renewal
Filed end-to-end
Zoning + HOA eligibility verification
Verified pre-listing
Septic capacity ↔ guest count match
Documented
GA Dept. of Revenue sales tax registration + filing
Monthly
Fannin County hotel-motel excise filing
Monthly
Property tax (ad valorem)
Owner
Property & liability insurance
Owner carries
Booking damage protection
Mortgage, HOA dues, utility accounts
Owner
Audit-trail documentation
Stored 7 years

Audit-ready by default. Every filing receipt, registration confirmation, septic doc, and tax remittance is timestamped in your owner portal and retained for seven years. If Fannin County or GA DOR sends a notice, your CPA gets the documentation in 24 hours.

Fannin County STR ordinances and Georgia hotel-motel rules evolve. Chādy tracks ordinance changes weekly and pushes ordinance-impact notes into your portal when action is required.

Official references: GA Department of Revenue · Fannin County Government · City of Blue Ridge · VRMA

Blue Ridge, Georgia luxury cabin exterior — Fannin County registered and Chādy-managed
What's stored in your portal — 7 yrs
·Fannin County STR registration confirmation + receipt
·HOA / subdivision covenant review notes
·Septic design capacity + occupancy documentation
·GA DOR sales-tax filings — monthly receipts
·Fannin hotel-motel excise — monthly receipts
·Annual renewal calendar + reminders

Pre-signing pressure test

7 questions that separate pros from hobbyists.

Most Blue Ridge "property managers" are former realtors, retired contractors, or one-person hosting shops scaled past their bandwidth. They look fine on a website. They fall apart at owner-statement time. Ask any operator these seven questions in writing — the answers will tell you whether you're hiring an operator or a hobbyist.

Question 01

Show me an actual owner P&L statement.

If they can't produce a redacted real-owner statement on the spot, they're either too small to have one or hiding the math.

Chādy's answer

Branded P&L delivered by the 5th of every month — gross revenue by channel, OTA fees, management fee, operating expenses, net to owner. Sample available on request before signing.

Question 02

Walk me through your fee — every line, every percentage.

"Around 20%" is not an answer. Pros know their fee math, markup policy, and onboarding cost cold.

Chādy's answer

STR 18–25% of gross. MTR 15–18%. LTR 10–12%. Zero markup on cleaning, supplies, or maintenance — pass-through at vendor cost. No onboarding, listing, or tech fees. 90-day initial commitment, then month-to-month with 30-day notice.

Question 03

How many cabins does each manager handle?

Volume operators run 75+ cabins per manager. Quality drops at >50. Ask the cabin-to-manager ratio, not just the headcount.

Chādy's answer

Boutique book per manager — capped to protect 4.9★ guest rating and sub-5-minute response time. Owner gets a named revenue manager + named onboarding manager — both reachable directly.

Question 04

Who carries Fannin County compliance liability?

If they say "you, the owner" — keep shopping. Pros file on your behalf and store the receipts.

Chādy's answer

Fannin County STR registration + annual renewal filed by Chādy. Zoning, HOA, and septic-capacity verified pre-listing. GA DOR + hotel-motel filings remitted monthly. All confirmations stored in your owner portal for 7 years.

Question 05

What's your damage and insurance protocol?

Hobbyists hand-wave through this. Pros document damage per booking, file Airbnb resolutions, and coordinate insurance claims.

Chādy's answer

Booking-level damage protection on every stay. Pre/post stay photo documentation. Airbnb / Vrbo damage resolution filed within 24 hours. Insurance-claim documentation pushed to your carrier when the cost exceeds platform protection.

Question 06

Show me the exit clause.

12- to 24-month lock-ins are a sign the operator can't compete on results. Read the actual exit language — not the elevator pitch.

Chādy's answer

90-day initial commitment, then fully month-to-month. 30-day written notice to exit. No exit fees. No clawback on referral fees, onboarding costs, or photography. Listing assets transfer to you on termination.

Question 07

What's a public, third-party-verified review count and rating?

"Hundreds of happy guests" is not data. Ask for a public total review count, the rating, and the platforms it's verifiable on.

Chādy's answer

4.9-star average across 4,000+ public reviews — verifiable on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Google. 100+ managed homes across Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. VRMA-member operator.

Use these seven questions verbatim with any Blue Ridge property management company you're evaluating. Get every answer in writing. The operators who can't answer them confidently — or who push back when you ask for documentation — are the ones who'll cost you year-one revenue.

Why owners switched

Owners who fired self-managing. In their words.

★★★★★
"Net to me went up — even after the management fee."

I'd done the math on the 22% fee three different ways and assumed I'd net less. Year one: net to my bank account up ~$8K, and I got 30 hours/month back. It's not even close anymore.

Sarah M.
Owner · switched from self-managed
Airbnb
★★★★★
"The monthly P&L is the part I didn't know I was missing."

I had a giant national PM before — got a one-line "payout" with no breakdown. Chādy sends me a real statement on the 5th. Channel revenue, fees, expenses, net. My CPA loves it.

Derek J.
Owner · switched from national PM
Vrbo
★★★★★
"Fannin County compliance off my desk forever."

I was tracking my own STR registration and remitting hotel-motel tax with a spreadsheet. Chādy took it all. The renewal calendar pings them, not me. The receipts live in my owner portal — audit-ready.

Priya S.
Owner · two-cabin investor
Google

Accountability map

Five named roles. One accountable team per cabin.

"Who do I call?" is the question that separates real management from a generic 1-800 line. Below is the actual accountability map for every Chādy-managed Blue Ridge cabin — five named roles, with what they own and what owners can expect to land in their inbox from each.

01 · Your direct contact

Onboarding manager

Owns Day 0 → Day 30. Files Fannin County STR registration, GA DOR + hotel-motel accounts. Coordinates photography, listing build, pricing setup, vendor walk-through.

You see them when: signing, onboarding, your first P&L review.

02 · Your strategy contact

Revenue manager

Owns ADR, occupancy, comp-set positioning, and your quarterly business review. Tunes pricing weekly. Recommends amenity / capex investments where the ROI math earns it.

You see them when: monthly performance brief, quarterly call.

03 · Your money contact

Owner finance lead

Owns the monthly P&L, ACH payout, hotel-motel + GA sales tax remittances, and the year-end tax-ready package. CPA-fluent — your accountant deals with finance, not you.

You see them when: monthly statement, year-end Jan 31 package.

04 · Your asset contact

Field operations lead

Owns turnover quality, vendor dispatch, maintenance work orders, and damage documentation. Approves repairs under $500 — escalates above $500 to owner approval inside the portal.

You see them when: maintenance approvals over $500, claims.

05 · Your guest-facing team

24/7 guest response desk

Owns guest comms before, during, after. Median first response under 5 minutes. Handles ID screening, in-stay support, issue recovery before a 5-star review becomes a 3-star one.

You see them in: review velocity (4.9★ across 4,000+).

06 · Founder access

Brady — direct line

Founder access for any owner who wants it. Quarterly office hours, emergency escalation path, and direct-line on portfolio strategy questions for multi-property owners.

You see Brady when: you ask. Multi-property reviews + escalation.

Distributed on 30+ booking channels

Your Blue Ridge cabin — live on every channel that matters.

Airbnb · Vrbo · Booking.com · Expedia · Google Vacation Rentals · TripAdvisor · Marriott Homes & Villas · Hopper Homes

+ 22 more direct & OTA channels · Chādy syndicates listings; platform names shown descriptively, not as partnership claims.

Credentials & registrations

Fannin County STR Registration Filed
GA Dept. of Revenue Registered
VRMA Member
4,000+ Reviews 4.9★ average

P&L walk-through

From gross revenue to net to your bank account.

Pre-Chādy vs. post-Chādy economics on a 3-BR Blue Ridge cabin in the Aska / Toccoa / Downtown corridor. Illustrative composite from Chādy-managed cabins. The full math, line by line, is what most "property management companies" hide. Not us.

Three-year P&L walk-through for a composite 3-BR Blue Ridge cabin: pre-Chādy (self-managed), Year 1 with Chādy, and Year 3 with Chādy.
Line item Year 0 (Self-managed) Year 1 (Chādy) Year 3 (Chādy)
ADR (avg)$245$315$355
Occupancy52%66%71%
Booked nights / yr190241259
Gross revenue$46,550$75,915$91,945
— OTA channel fees (avg ~14%)($6,517)($10,628)($12,872)
— Chādy management fee (~22%)($16,701)($20,228)
— Cleaning (passed to guest)$0$0$0
— Maintenance + supplies($3,800)($4,200)($4,400)
— GA + Fannin lodging tax (passed)$0$0$0
Net to owner (pre-mortgage)$36,233$44,386$54,445
vs Year 0 self-managedBaseline+22.5%+50.3%
Owner hours / month30–40 hrs<1 hr<1 hr

01 · Higher gross revenue

Dynamic pricing + 30 channels closed the demand gap.

Self-managed Year 0 priced flat against the comp set and listed only on Airbnb. Year 1 ADR up $70 average; occupancy up 14 percentage points. Year 3 fully optimized — Lake Blue Ridge premium nights and pricing-floor discipline holding shoulder ADR.

02 · Net dollars beat the fee

Even after Chādy's 22% fee, owner nets ~$8K more in Year 1.

The fee math only works one way: revenue lift has to exceed the fee. On this composite, the +$29K gross revenue lift more than covers the $16.7K management fee and produces ~$8K of net upside in Year 1 — and ~$18K of net upside by Year 3.

03 · 30+ owner hours back

Your time has a cost. Add it to the comparison.

Self-managing a Blue Ridge cabin is a 30–40 hour/month operation in season. Even valued at $50/hour, that's $18K–$24K of unpriced owner time. Chādy folds it back into your column.

Composite figures modeled from Chādy-managed 3-BR Blue Ridge cabins onboarded 2024–2025. Cleaning fees are guest-passed; lodging taxes are guest-collected and remitted by Chādy. Mortgage interest, depreciation, and insurance not shown — handled separately by your CPA. Not a guarantee of future revenue. Submit your address for a property-specific projection.

Written & reviewed by

Brady · Founder, Chādy Property Management

Brady founded Chādy Property Management — a Georgia property management company managing rentals the way a hotel would: consistent hospitality, real revenue operations, transparent owner reporting. Blue Ridge is Chādy's Georgia flagship market, with active cabin inventory across the Aska Adventure Area, Toccoa River, Downtown Blue Ridge, and Lake Blue Ridge corridors. Total footprint: 100+ homes across Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida with a 4.9★ average across 4,000+ reviews.

Experience: 10+ years in STR operations Portfolio: 100+ managed homes Markets: GA · TN · FL Memberships: VRMA

FAQ

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How does the property management fee actually work — and are there hidden markups?

Chādy's Blue Ridge cabin property management fee is 18–25% of gross rental revenue for short-term rentals (15–18% MTR, 10–12% LTR). Zero markup on cleaning, supplies, or maintenance — pass-through at vendor cost. No onboarding fee, no listing fee, no tech fee, no setup fee. The fee is itemized on every monthly P&L so you can audit it line-by-line.

Can I see a real owner P&L statement before I sign?

Yes. We send a redacted real-owner monthly P&L on request before signing — gross revenue by channel, OTA fees, management fee, operating expenses, net to owner. If a property manager won't show you what their statement actually looks like, that's the entire conversation.

What's the realistic Year 1 vs Year 3 revenue trajectory?

Composite of recently onboarded 3-BR Blue Ridge cabins: Year 1 gross revenue averages +30–40% over self-managed Year 0. Year 3 gross revenue averages +50–65% as pricing engines, review velocity, and direct bookings compound. Net to owner — after the 22% fee — typically lands +15–25% in Year 1 and +35–50% in Year 3. Submit your address for a property-specific projection.

What does month one actually look like — financially?

Day 0–14: onboarding (no revenue, no fees). Day 14: live across 30+ platforms, first bookings begin. Day 30: first monthly P&L delivered with revenue, OTA fees, the 18–25% management fee, expenses, and net payout via direct ACH. Most owners see partial-month revenue on the first statement and a full month by statement #2.

Who's accountable if Fannin County, the GA DOR, or my HOA flags an issue?

Chādy carries operational compliance — Fannin County STR registration, GA hotel-motel + sales tax remittance, HOA covenant compliance, septic-capacity matching. All filings, receipts, and confirmations are stored in your owner portal for 7 years. If a notice arrives, your CPA or HOA gets the documentation in 24 hours.

What's in the monthly P&L statement?

Branded P&L delivered by the 5th of every month: gross revenue by channel (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, direct), OTA fees, management fee, operating expenses (cleaning passed to guest, supplies, maintenance), tax remittances, and net to owner. ACH payout follows the same week. A one-page performance brief is attached explaining ADR, occupancy, comp-set position, and forward 60-day pace.

How do I exit the agreement if it's not working?

90-day initial term, then fully month-to-month. 30-day written notice to exit. No exit fees. No clawback on referral fees, onboarding cost, or photography. Listing assets — copy, photos, calendar — transfer to you on termination. The exit clause is intentionally simple because we'd rather earn your retention than enforce it.

Will my mortgage lender or insurer care that I'm using a property manager?

Most STR-friendly lenders and short-term-rental insurance carriers prefer professional management — it lowers their risk. We provide a Certificate of Insurance and management agreement excerpt to any lender or carrier on request, and document our role in any claim. Chādy is not a co-borrower or insured — you remain the sole owner and policy holder.

Is the management fee tax-deductible?

Generally yes — management fees on a rental property are typically a deductible operating expense on Schedule E. Your year-end tax package itemizes the management fee, OTA fees, cleaning, supplies, maintenance, and tax remittances by category for your CPA. Always confirm with your tax advisor — Chādy is not a tax advisor.

Who controls pricing — Chādy or me?

Chādy runs daily dynamic pricing tuned against the Blue Ridge comp set. Owners can override: set a minimum nightly floor, lock specific dates, or request strategy changes via your revenue manager. We default to the math; you keep the veto.

What's my exposure if a guest damages the cabin?

Every booking carries platform-level damage protection (Airbnb AirCover, Vrbo Property Damage Protection, etc.). Chādy documents condition pre/post stay with photo logs. When damage exceeds platform protection, we file the resolution claim within 24 hours and forward documentation to your insurance carrier. Owners maintain their own STR-friendly property + liability policy as the final backstop.

Can I still use my own cabin?

Yes. Owners retain full ownership and can block dates for personal use directly inside the owner portal. We recommend blocking peak-revenue weeks (mid-October leaf-peak, Christmas, New Year's) at least 90 days out to protect both your stay and the comp-set pricing strategy.

How fast does my cabin go live and start booking?

Typical onboarding is 14 days from agreement to live across 30+ platforms. First bookings usually arrive within 48 hours of going live — sooner during peak demand windows (leaf season, Christmas).

Why would I switch from a national property manager with a 24-month contract?

Three reasons most owners cite when they switch to Chādy: (1) National operators charge 25–35% — Chādy charges 18–25% for the same service stack. (2) National statements are one-line "payouts" — Chādy delivers a real itemized P&L. (3) National lock-in is 12–24 months — Chādy is 90 days, then month-to-month. Switch transitions complete in under 30 days; existing bookings stay honored, listing URLs preserved where platform rules allow.

How does Chādy handle direct bookings vs OTA bookings?

Every cabin gets a Chādy-branded direct booking page. Direct bookings carry no OTA channel fee (saving ~14%), so they typically beat OTA-net economics for repeat guests. We run remarketing, post-stay direct-rebook offers, and OTA-to-direct migration on year-2+ guests where platform rules allow.

What does Chādy not handle?

Owners remain responsible for: property tax (ad valorem), mortgage payments, HOA dues, primary property + liability insurance, capex decisions over $500 (we recommend, you approve), and personal income tax filing. Everything else inside the operating model is on us.

Which Blue Ridge submarket fits my cabin best for revenue?

Aska Adventure Area + Lake Blue Ridge / Morganton top out on annual revenue thanks to amenity stacking and waterfront premiums. Toccoa River corridor commands a riverfront premium in trout + tubing season. Downtown Blue Ridge wins on occupancy via walkability. Best fit depends on cabin size, amenities (hot tub, fireplace, view, water), finish level, and your goal — submit your address for a per-property projection.

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