Blueground review
Blueground offers a master-lease model for urban apartments, acting as a tenant to property owners.
★★★★☆ 4.5 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Master-lease
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Markets
- 32 cities / 17 countries
- Management fee
- No mgmt fee (becomes your tenant)
- Listings
- ~15,000
- Size
- Giant
Who it’s for
This model suits property owners in major urban centres who want a guaranteed rental income without the day-to-day hassle of short-term rental management. Owners who understand their property will be used for short-term rentals but prefer not to be involved in that specific market will find this appealing.
Our take
Blueground operates a master-lease model, meaning they become your tenant and sublet the property for short-term stays, keeping any profit above the agreed lease. They do not charge a management fee, as their revenue comes from the difference between your rent and what they earn from guests. The company manages approximately 15,000 listings across 32 cities and 17 countries, with headquarters in New York.
Verdict
Blueground offers a hands-off approach for owners seeking guaranteed rent, though it means relinquishing potential short-term rental upside. For an owner-first alternative focused purely on short-term rental management, consider One Fine BnB.
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