In practice, “fractional” refers to the fee being a fraction of revenue rather than a fixed cost. You own the home; the co-host earns a slice of what it books. That alignment is the whole point — a performance-based co-host only earns more when you earn more.
At BookedMore, fractional co-hosting means a performance-based fee of 15–20% of host payout with no flat monthly fees and no setup costs. We manage short-term rentals nationwide and grow revenue through dynamic pricing, listing optimization, and 24/7 guest care.
If you want the full operational breakdown, see our STR services, the homes we manage on our properties page, and how the model is priced on the pricing page.
How Is It Different From Fractional Ownership?
The most common mix-up: co-hosting is a service for a home you fully own — fractional ownership means buying a share of a home with other people.
Fractional ownership companies like Pacaso and Kocomo sell you a partial stake in a vacation home for personal use. Fractional co-hosting is the opposite relationship: you already own the whole property, and you hire a co-host to manage it as a rental. No equity changes hands — only a percentage of the revenue your property generates.
| Fractional Co-Hosting | Fractional Ownership | |
|---|---|---|
| What you buy | A management service — you keep 100% of the property | A fractional share of the deed (e.g. 1/8 of a vacation home) |
| Who owns the home | You do, fully and exclusively | You plus several co-owners share title |
| Goal | Earn rental income from your property | Personal use of a second home at lower cost |
| Who you pay | A co-host, as a % of host payout | A purchase price plus monthly ownership dues |
| Example companies | BookedMore and other STR management firms | Pacaso, Kocomo (fractional-ownership marketplaces) |
Fractional Co-Hosting vs Full-Service Property Management
Closely related, but not identical — the difference is mostly in scope, contracts, and how you're charged.
Full-service property management and fractional co-hosting both run a rental for you. The practical differences:
- Fee model: co-hosts charge a percentage of revenue (BookedMore: 15–20% of host payout, no flat fees). Traditional full-service management commonly runs 18–40% of revenue (a general industry range) and may add fixed monthly or setup fees.
- Ownership of the listing: with co-hosting you keep the account, the payouts, and full control. Some management firms operate the listing under their own account.
- Contracts: BookedMore co-hosting is a 12-month term with a 30-day exit. Full-service management agreements are often multi-month or annual, and can be harder to leave early.
- Flexibility: co-hosting can be scaled to the exact tasks you want covered, from pricing-only to full hands-off operation.
For a side-by-side breakdown, read our full guide on fractional co-hosting vs full-service property management.
What Does a Co-Host Actually Do?
A co-host runs the full operation so the owner earns rental income without the day-to-day workload.
Listing optimization
Dynamic pricing
Guest communication
Turnover coordination
Owner reporting
OTA distribution
How Much Does Co-Hosting Cost?
Performance-based, so the fee scales with what your property earns.
15–20% of host payout
BookedMore charges a fraction of host payout — 15%, 18%, or 20% depending on the level of service — with no flat monthly fees and no setup costs. Host payout is what the booking platform actually pays you after its own service fee. Cleaning fees are excluded. Because it's performance-based, we only earn more when you earn more.
For comparison, traditional full-service property management often charges 18–40% of revenue (a general industry range) and can include fixed monthly or onboarding fees regardless of how the property performs.
See the detailed numbers in our Airbnb co-host cost guide, weigh whether an Airbnb co-host is worth it, and see the tiered plans on the pricing page.
Fractional Co-Hosting FAQs
The questions owners ask most before hiring a co-host.
