Checkmate Rentals Author

Chad Phillis

Founder & CEO

Chad Phillis founded Checkmate Rentals. Before founding the company, he worked on expanding a property management firm's operations across U.S. short-term rental markets.

His articles for Checkmate Rentals cover Airbnb management, management fees, choosing a manager, and short-term rental markets.

Chad Phillis

Chad's Property Management Experience

Chad's property management background includes expanding a management firm's operations across multiple U.S. short-term rental markets. Checkmate Rentals publicly introduced him as its founder and CEO in July 2020.

In an October 30, 2024 interview on The YEN Podcast, Chad discussed launching a rental property business during the COVID period, building Checkmate Rentals, and expanding operations nationwide.

Chad's Editorial Topics

Chad writes about Airbnb management models, management fees, hiring property managers, and rental markets. His property management operations and market-expansion background provides context for these topics.

Checkmate's company services include listing marketing, dynamic pricing, guest communication, cleaning coordination, maintenance coordination, and owner support.

Checkmate's Management Markets

Checkmate Rentals advertises nationwide vacation rental management and experience across more than 25 states. Its market directory includes Texas and other U.S. destinations.

Explore Checkmate's management markets or read the Checkmate Rentals blog.

Checkmate Vacation Rental Management

Checkmate Rentals offers full-service Airbnb co-hosting from 15% of the nightly rate, with no annual agreement. Owners retain their listings and receive guest payments directly.