Short-Term Rental Management, Investment & Design. All Under One Roof
Surge is a full-service short-term rental company. We manage Airbnb properties, help investors buy, sell, and finance STR assets, and design and photograph homes for 5-star guest experiences. Headquartered in Houston and serving 12 markets across Texas and Florida, from Airbnb property management in Houston to Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale.
We cap our portfolio to protect quality, limited spots open in each market.
What could your property earn?
Enter your address for a free Airbnb income estimate: annual revenue, nightly rate and occupancy.
What We Do
Five Services. One Partner.
Manage it, buy it, finance it, furnish it, photograph it. Use one service or all five, with one team that knows the short-term rental numbers.
Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Management
You own it. We handle everything else.
Full-service Airbnb management: listing creation, dynamic pricing, 24/7 guest communication, cleaning and turnovers, maintenance, permits and hotel taxes. Our owners consistently earn 12–23% more than self-managed properties.
Full service starts at 15% · Cancel anytime
Learn About Property ManagementShort-Term Rental Brokerage
Buy and sell investment properties with STR expertise.
We help investors find, evaluate and buy properties with strong short-term rental potential, backed by revenue projections from our own market data and the operating experience most brokerages can't offer.
Texas brokerage · Florida deals through licensed partner brokerages
Explore Investment BrokerageShort-Term Rental Loans
Financing built around Airbnb income.
Surge Lending arranges DSCR loans, bridge loans and cash-out refinances for short-term rental investors, so you qualify on the property's rental income, not your tax returns.
Loan broker · Business-purpose loans only
Explore STR LoansAirbnb Furnishing & Interior Design
Turn empty spaces into 5-star guest experiences.
From vacant property to guest-ready in weeks. Full furnishing packages and revenue-driven design built around what books in your market, not just what looks good.
Full-service design in Texas and Florida
See Our Design ServicesAirbnb Photography
Photos planned from Airbnb data, not guesswork.
We studied 3,103 whole-home Airbnb listings: homes with professional-quality photos earned 23% more than similar homes with amateur-quality photos. Every shoot starts with market research and a custom shot list.
Now booking in the Greater Houston area
See Airbnb PhotographyWhy Surge
Built by an Investor, for Investors
Surge was founded by a real estate investor who manages his own short-term rentals. We built this company because we wanted management, brokerage, financing, design, and photography services we'd trust with our own properties, and that's exactly what we deliver.
Capped Portfolio
We limit the number of properties we manage in each market. Fewer doors means more attention, faster response times, and better results for every owner.
Cancel Anytime
No long-term lock-ins. You can terminate with 90 days notice, no penalties, no buyout fees. We earn your business by delivering results you can measure.
Multi-Market Data Advantage
Operating across 12 markets in Texas and Florida gives us pricing, seasonality, and guest trend insights that single-market managers simply don't have.
End-to-End Under One Roof
Buy a property through our brokerage, finance it through Surge Lending, furnish and photograph it with our design and photo teams, and manage it with our PM division. No handoffs between companies, no communication gaps.
By the Numbers
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by Property Owners and Investors
"Surge is top notch and provides great value for what they do. They are worth every penny. My wife and I are realtors with our own team, and Surge is our go-to STR company for our clients who have short-term-rental properties."
"I worked with Humberto Marquez at Surge on an investment property purchase in Houston, bought specifically to operate as a short-term rental. It was not a smooth file. Humberto handled all of it. If you're buying short-term rental property in Houston, I'd recommend Surge. They know the STR numbers going in, and more importantly they know how to keep a difficult closing on track."
"I've been very happy with Surge property management. They do a great job with our property. We can be completely hands off and they handle anything and everything. We're getting great reviews from guests and the bookings are growing."
"Highly recommend Humberto for all of your investing and property management needs! Whether its buying or managing a short term rental his knowledge and experience makes him by far the best option around. Will 100% be working with Surge again in the future!"
Where We Operate
The Best Airbnb Managers in Texas and Florida
From urban metros to vacation destinations, Surge operates in the highest-demand short-term rental markets. Each city team has deep local knowledge of regulations, neighborhoods, and guest expectations.
Don't see your city? Contact us. We're expanding to new markets.
Surge Intelligence
Explore Live STR Market Data
Real revenue, occupancy, and neighborhood-level performance across tens of thousands of short-term rentals, free to explore.
Every Property Gets a Surge Score™
Not every Airbnb is a good investment. The Surge Score™ is our proprietary rating that evaluates short-term rental properties across four critical pillars, revenue potential, occupancy strength, regulatory risk, and operational viability, so you can compare deals at a glance.
Powered by real data from properties we manage every day, not scraped estimates or platform averages.
Surge Score™
Proprietary Investment Rating
Revenue Potential
Projected gross revenue vs. market benchmarks
Occupancy Strength
Demand consistency and seasonal patterns
Regulatory Risk
Permit requirements, HOA rules, zoning
Operational Viability
Cleaning logistics, maintenance, guest access
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Surge offer?
Surge offers five services for short-term rental owners and investors: (1) Full-service Airbnb and short-term rental management: we handle everything from listing creation to guest checkout. (2) STR investment brokerage: we help investors buy and sell properties with strong short-term rental potential. (3) Short-term rental loans through Surge Lending: DSCR loans, bridge loans and cash-out refinances for investment properties. (4) Airbnb furnishing and interior design: we turn empty properties into guest-ready, revenue-optimized spaces. (5) Airbnb photography: data-driven photo sessions with a custom shot list for your property.
What markets does Surge operate in?
We operate in 12 markets across two states: Houston, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Galveston in Texas; Orlando, Tampa, Kissimmee, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City Beach, and Naples in Florida. We go deep in these two states rather than wide across the country, so every market has a local team, local vendors, and local regulatory expertise.
How much does Airbnb management cost?
Surge charges a percentage of gross booking revenue with no upfront fees or monthly minimums. Full-service management starts at 15% of gross booking revenue. Because our dynamic pricing consistently increases revenue by 12–23%, most owners earn more net income with us than they would managing the property themselves.
Do I need to use all five services?
No. Each service line operates independently. You can use our management service without brokerage, finance a property through Surge Lending without buying it through us, get your property furnished or photographed without signing a management contract, or buy an investment property through our brokerage and manage it yourself. That said, owners who use multiple services benefit from seamless coordination between teams.
Does Surge require long-term contracts?
No. There are no long-term lock-ins or minimum commitments. You can terminate at any time with 90 days written notice, no cancellation penalties or buyout fees. The notice period ensures a clean transition so existing guest reservations are honored and your property is handed off smoothly. We earn your business by delivering results, not by trapping you in a contract.
What makes Surge different from other management companies?
Three things: (1) We cap our portfolio in each market: fewer properties means more attention per owner. (2) We're founded by a real estate investor who manages his own STRs, so we treat your property like our own. (3) We offer management, brokerage, loans, design, and photography under one roof, so investors get end-to-end support that most single-service companies can't match.
How do I get started?
Start with a free property assessment. We'll evaluate your property, research comparable listings in your market, and provide a revenue projection, no commitment required. From there, most properties are listed and accepting bookings within 10–14 days.
Can I still use my property when I want?
Absolutely. You maintain full control of your calendar. Block any dates for personal use, and we'll manage bookings around your schedule.
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Ready to Get Started?
Whether you need a property manager, want to buy or finance your next investment, or are looking to furnish or photograph a space, start with a free, no-obligation consultation.
We cap our portfolio to protect quality, limited spots available in each market.