How a VA Streamlined Bookings, Turnovers, and Compliance for a Real Estate Firm

When Andrew Hull, founder of Blue Spruce Homes, looked at his property business, he saw growth potential but also cracks in the system. After churning through two prior real estate virtual assistants, the firm was left with guest complaints, late turnovers, scattered compliance files, and managers constantly firefighting.

Blue Spruce Homes was managing a mix of short-term rentals and residential properties across the UK. On paper, the numbers looked good. But under the surface, four problems kept slowing them down:

• Guest Communication Gaps → Delays on Booking.com & Airbnb risked poor reviews.
• Turnover Bottlenecks → Cleaners and contractors weren’t coordinated, leaving units unready.
• Scattered Documentation → Compliance files, like tenancy agreements and safety certificates, were buried across folders.
• No Central Reporting → Revenue, cancellations, and refunds lacked visibility, leaving managers blind to performance.

Andrew Hull knew he needed someone beyond a VA. Someone who could step in with ownership, bring order, and rebuild the operational backbone of the business.

That’s when Wishup matched him with Salman Rashid.

When Salman joined, he didn’t treat this like a simple “assistant” job. He treated it like building a system from scratch.

Step 1: Bring Order to Data

• Centralized bookings, cancellations, and occupancy data into master trackers.
• Created templates for weekly P&L and sales reports, giving leadership clarity they’d never had.

Step 2: Build Reliable Coordination

• Managed daily communication with 10+ touchpoints (guests, cleaners, contractors).
• Set up a clear schedule for vendor updates, so turnovers no longer slip through cracks.

Step 3: Organize What Was Lost

• Restructured 1 TB of Dropbox files into neat folders: AST, EPC, EICR, TDS, inventories, GSCs.
• Made compliance checks quick and stress-free.

Step 4: Step Beyond Scope

• Negotiated vendor quotes → saving money before work even began.
• Took on tenant queries and urgent work orders directly, reducing pressure on managers.

Slowly, Salman turned operations from reactive firefighting into predictable systems.

• Guest Experience Improved
  Every guest inquiry - Airbnb, Booking.com, WhatsApp, or email - was handled promptly.
  👉 Faster responses → better reviews → stronger occupancy.
• Turnovers Happened on Time
  Cleaners and maintenance teams got structured check-ins and reminders.
  👉 Properties were ready faster, avoiding lost revenue days.
• Financials Became Transparent
  Weekly P&L reports and cancellation summaries became standard.
  👉 Leaders had data at their fingertips to make faster calls.
• Documentation Became Accessible
  Compliance records were no longer buried in chaos.
  👉 When inspectors or managers needed files, they were one click away.

Salman’s structured workflows directly changed how Blue Spruce Homes operated:

• Guest & Team Communication: 10+ touchpoints managed daily without gaps.
• Revenue Performance:
  • 2024 → Oversaw ~22 properties, generating £337,057.62.
  • 2025 → Streamlined to ~4 properties, still driving £67,000 YTD.
• Cost Efficiency: Vendor quotes negotiated before initiation → reduced expenses.
• Data Organization: 1 TB of files turned into an accessible compliance system.
• Continuity: Took full ownership of processes, giving managers time back for growth.

“Salman is great all round! Overall the best employee we’ve had!”

— Andrew Hull,
Owner - Blue Spruce Homes
United Kingdom

“Rashid consistently brings high-quality work, takes ownership of issues, and deals with them with confidence and speed. Highly reliable, super responsive, and an absolute asset to the team.”

— Tom,
Senior Property Manager - Blue Spruce Homes
United Kingdom

Salman’s success wasn’t just about skills. It was about Wishup’s model of high-ownership VAs trained to step into a business and immediately create value.

“By mastering property management systems and anticipating bottlenecks, I ensured smoother workflows and better guest experiences.”

— Salman Rashid,
Real Estate VA at Wishup

Blue Spruce Homes went from disjointed systems and constant firefighting to stable, scalable property operations—thanks to the ownership mindset of one dedicated Wishup VA.

✅ Guest communication became consistent
✅ Turnovers happened on schedule
✅ Financial visibility improved
✅ Compliance files were organized
✅ Managers finally got time back

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If you’re looking to elevate your real estate business, knowing how to integrate a virtual assistant into your workflow can be a game-changer. For instance, using a VA for virtual wholesaling can simplify lead generation and streamline deal management.

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These resources together will help you make an informed choice and maximize the value of your virtual assistant.

Neelesh Rangwani · Co-founder at Wishup

With 10+ years in the virtual assistant space, Neelesh has helped 1000+ US and global founders build efficient remote teams by matching them with top 0.1% virtual assistant talent. He writes about virtual assistants, hiring frameworks, remote productivity, and scaling ops.

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