From Groundbreaking to Guest Check-In: How MAGASI Runs Condo-Hotel and Short-Term Rental Condo Projects

Beachfront condo-hotel with short-term rental units in South Florida, managed by MAGASI

November 12, 2026

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In South Florida, condo buyers increasingly ask one question before they sign: can I rent it out? Developers who can answer “yes, and here’s who runs it” sell faster. Investors, whether they live in Coral Gables, New York, São Paulo or Madrid, buy with more confidence when they know their unit will be licensed, booked and well managed.

But a building with both full-time residents and nightly guests is two businesses under one roof. Most buildings hire two companies to run them, and they clash over amenities, security, housekeeping traffic and costs. MAGASI is one of the few property management companies in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach that runs both: the condominium association and the short-term rental program. One team, one set of rules, one point of accountability.

From plans to stabilized operations

MAGASI condo-hotel and short-term rental program phases: feasibility, condo docs, sales support, pre-opening, operations
  • Feasibility. Income projections, operating budgets, pro forma validation, zoning and licensing review, and design input on guest check-in, housekeeping space and access control.
  • Condo documents. Clear rental rules in the declaration and a program structure that works for rental owners and full-time residents alike.
  • Sales support. Income projections your sales team can share, and bilingual support at buyer meetings.
  • Pre-opening. Association launch and turnover, licensing, listings, furnishing packages, and staff trained before the first guest arrives.
  • Operations. Association management, short-term rental management and monthly owner reporting, all under one roof.

One building, two business models

Full-time owners want a quiet, secure home. Investors want their units booked and earning. Because MAGASI manages both sides, we set up the building so both groups win:

  • Amenities and security: schedules, guest access credentials and registration before arrival.
  • Wear and tear: rental program fees that fund added cleaning and maintenance, so residents don’t carry the cost.
  • Guest conduct: clear rules, quiet hours and one team that responds 24/7.
  • Compliance: licensing checks and booking-platform monitoring that protect the building from fines.

A Superhost track record

MAGASI has a history of earning and keeping Airbnb Superhost status. It requires a 4.8+ guest rating, responses within 24 hours, almost no cancellations, and it has to be re-earned every quarter. Superhost listings earn guest trust and tend to rank higher in search, which means more booked nights for your unit.

For investors in the U.S. and abroad

Before you buy, we review the building’s rental rules, zoning and licensing, and project the unit’s income. After closing, we furnish, license, list and operate it. For owners abroad, we’re your team on the ground:

  • Inspections, repairs, guest issues and association matters handled locally.
  • Updates by email, WhatsApp or video call, in English or Spanish.
  • Monthly statements and owner payouts your accountant can use in the U.S. and at home.
  • Coordination with your CPA and support for owners who buy through a U.S. LLC.

Why MAGASI

  • One operator for the association and the rental program.
  • A history of Airbnb Superhost status and a 4.9-star Google rating.
  • IREM AMO® Accredited Management Organization.
  • Experience with condo associations, multifamily, commercial and short-term rentals across South Florida.
  • A bilingual team based in Miami.

This article is general information. Short-term rental rules vary by city and building and can change.

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