About our Team

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Leah Mandal and Jacob Topete, Co Founders

Gem Stays is a full-service short-term and vacation rental management company founded by experienced Arizona real estate professionals with over a decade of proven success in residential sales, investment properties, and property management. We specialize in helping property owners and investors maximize income from their homes through professional, white-glove management and data-driven marketing.

We proudly maintain an average 4.9-star guest rating and Superhost status on Airbnb, reflecting our commitment to exceptional guest experiences and premium property care. Our portfolio includes high-performing vacation rentals and we proudly service Tucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Sedona, with each property expertly designed, staged, and managed for maximum return and occupancy.

Our team combines real estate market expertise with advanced pricing technology to ensure every property earns top-tier visibility, premium nightly rates, and consistent bookings. We handle everything from investor property acquisition and income analysis to daily dynamic pricing, guest communication, cleaning, maintenance, and 24/7 support—so our clients can truly be hands-off investors while their properties work for them.

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