Material Participation Support for Short-Term Rental Owners

Keep the Tax Strategy. Skip the Operational Burden.

Many short-term rental investors want to pursue the tax benefits associated with material participation, but quickly run into a problem.

Traditional property management often takes over too much of the operation. Managing everything yourself creates a second full-time job.

We built a different solution.

At Pocono Lodging Co., we partner with STR owners who want to stay actively involved where it matters while offloading the local execution that consumes time and creates operational drag.

You stay focused on the activities that support your goals.
We handle the boots on the ground.

Built for How STR Investors Actually Operate

Our clients typically want three things:

✔ Pursue material participation goals

✔ Protect and grow revenue performance

✔ Get their time back

Our model was built to support all three.

Instead of forcing owners to choose between full-service management and doing everything themselves, we provide experienced local execution while allowing owners to stay engaged in the parts of the business that matter most.

The result is more leverage, fewer operational headaches, and a structure designed around how remote investors actually want to operate.

Choose the Level of Support That Fits Your Goals

Let’s Build the Right Structure for Your Goals

Whether you’re evaluating your first STR purchase or already own properties and are exploring ways to support your material participation strategy, we’d love to help.

  • For investors who want local execution without giving up operational involvement.

    This is the model most owners choose.

    You maintain ownership of the management decisions.

    We become your boots-on-the-ground team.

    You Continue Leading:

    • Pricing and revenue strategy

    • Guest messaging

    • Booking oversight

    • Calendar management

    • Business decisions

    We Execute:

    • Cleaner coordination

    • Maintenance scheduling

    • Vendor management

    • Lockouts and urgent issues

    • Property checks

    • Supply coordination

    • Emergency triage

    Investment:

    $495/month
    15% coordination fee on vendor invoices

    The result?

    You gain back hours every week, maintain local operational coverage, and continue running the property the way you want.

  • For owners who simply need permit compliance coverage.

    We act as your designated 24/7 local contact for township and emergency requirements.

    Includes:

    • Township-required local contact designation

    • Emergency response coordination

    • Noise complaint response

    • Ordinance and safety issue response

    Investment:

    $120/month
    $150–$250 per physical response

    This option is designed strictly for compliance and does not include ongoing operations.

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Steven and the team at Pocono Lodging Co. consistently delivered exceptional communication, attention to detail, and genuine care for both our home and our goals. Throughout both management and the eventual sale of our property, they acted with integrity, provided trustworthy guidance, and treated our home as if it were their own.

— Jenna Riess (Home Owner)